Lots of singing and dancing accompany for the tenth year in a row the Festival of Folk Costumes held in the small mountain town of Zheravna. Since its first edition hundreds of thousands of Bulgarians have gladly put on their folk costumes to join the festival together with their children and grandchildren. For them the festive clothing kept at the bottom granny’ wood-carved chest is not just a relic from the past and a continuation of the family memory, but a bridge to the future. Photo: BGNES
The participants of the 62nd International Danube Regatta TID 2017 embarked in the region of Russe. Photo: BTA
The Black Sea city of Varna is the venue of the traditional bazaar of honey and bee products, bringing together beekeepers and producers from different parts of the country. Photo: BTA
A mobile apparatus for diagnosis and prevention of cancer was supplied to the Specialized hospital for active treatment of oncology diseases in Sofia. Photo: BTA
The 1100th anniversary of the battle by the Aheloy River was marked with a reenactment of the glorous victory of Bulgarian King Simeon over the Byzantine army in 917. Photo: BTA
Spring is beautiful in Sofia. The Bulgarian capital is filled with the scent of linden trees, lilacs and tulips, and birds in the parks create real spring concerts. A delight to the senses! The central city area is adorned with..
Lent begins today. Traditionally, in the days before this period of austerity and spiritual reflection begins, Kukeri carnivals are held in many parts of the country . The village of Dedevo in the Rhodopes celebrated Zadushnitsa, or All..
March Day in Bulgaria is one of the most popular holidays for young and old. Martenitsas or Rhodope baynitsas – a symbol of hope for the good things to come By donning the red and white martenitsas, we, the Bulgarians, symbolically..
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