Until July 28 the Central Balkan National Park is to play host to the UNESCO Summer University. The International forum is taking place on Bulgarian territory for the first time. It brings together over 30 young experts from three continents, who in the course of a week will be discussing the future of biosphere parks. The attendants will visit different sites, which are examples for sustainable development of the region of the Central Balkan National Park. The park is on the list of UN representative protected territories. Photo: BGNES
A curious exhibition entitled “Drops of Laughter” was opened at Petko Zadgorski Gallery in the Black Sea city of Burgas. The exposition is a project launched by the gallery’s director – painter Georgi Dinev (on the photo). It features works by 32 artists from Burgas and other parts of the country. Photos: BTA
A colorful procession of the participants gave the start to the 18th edition of the International Folklore Festival “Folklore without Frontiers”, taking place in Dobrich. The festival is organized by the CIOFF National Section (International Council of Organizations of Folklore Festivals and Folk Arts, associate member of UNESCO). 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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