Marcel Hirscher and other winter sports stars are now in Bulgaria’s Bansko Resort for tomorrow’s starts for the World Alpine Skiing Cup. Photo: BTA
In the town of Assenovgrad a team of artists started work on the restoration and conservation of all wall paintings in the temple of St. Vassilii the Great. The renewal of the frescoes is initiated on the occasion of this year’s 160th anniversary of the church. Photo: BTA
The 12 best computer drawings from the children’s contest “Bulgaria in Europe – past, present, future”, dedicated to Bulgaria’s National Day – March 3, were displayed today at the European Commission in Brussels. Photo: BGNES
A large hand-made Martenitsa decorates the doors of the Municipality in Haskovo, southern Bulgaria. The March symbol of spring and health is made by the students from the “Rayna Knyaginya” vocational school in the town. 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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