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As tradition has it, the citizens and guests in the town of Veliko Tarnovo are tying their Martenitsa tassels on a tree starting to bloom. In this case – a beautiful pink magnolia.   Photo: BTA


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Blue crocuses once again covered entire meadows in the Predel locality between the Rila and Pirin Mountains. The beautiful view can be seen when going down the road from the highest point of the pass. Everyone who loves nature can stop and enjoy the view of these beautiful heralds of spring!   Photo: BTA


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Astronomical spring in the Northern Hemisphere this year occurs today, March 20, at 12:29 CET. This is the day of the vernal equinox, when the length of day is equal to that of the night.  Photo by BGNES


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