During the past night and today the paying of tribute to Elder Dobri, laying in state at the church in Baylovo, continues. He passed away yesterday at the age of 103. Elder Dobri was one of the biggest private donors to Christian temples across Bulgaria, for which he was popularly known as the Saint from Baylovo. Although Elder Dobri liveda humble life in the church yeard, he donated in his life over EUR 40,000 (own money and money donated by generous Bulgarians). Photo: BGNES
The ritual of pruning the vines was reenacted in the yard of the Ethnography and Revival Center St. Sofronii of Vratsa on the occasion of the wine feast celebrating Trifon Zarezan. Photo: BTA
A unique ceramic plaque with proto-script on it, dating back to 8 000 years ago, was shown at the Sliven Regional Museum of History. Photo: BTA
On the occasion of St. Valentine’s Day the red light in the street lights on several crossroads in Sofia were altered in the shape of a heart. The surprise prepared by Sofia Municipality brought smiles to the faces of the numerous passers by, many of who stopped to take photo or make a selfie with the love-streetlights in the background. Photo: BGNES
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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