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Bulgarian folk costumes from the Rhodopes inspire young European designers

Bulgarian national folk costumes from the Rhodope region inspired young European designers, finalists in the Open Space Foundation's Echo Academies project , BTA reported, citing Alma Communication. In the recently concluded first stage of the..

published on 11/4/23 12:35 PM

BNR’s Folk Music Orchestra opens 71st season

The Bulgarian National Radio’s Folk Music Orchestra is entering its 8 th decade with a concert, tonight, 19 October, at 7 PM at the BNR’s Studio No. 1. The musicians and their conductor Dimitar Hristov, will present a programme with two..

published on 10/19/23 11:13 AM

Bulgarian embroidery as an inspiration in modern life

Traditional Bulgarian embroidery has been inspiring people for centuries. The diversity of its elements is an expression of the rich soul and artistic talents of the Bulgarian woman and embodies the constant pursuit of beauty. For five..

published on 10/17/23 2:05 PM

‎300 Bulgarians from USA present Bulgarian folklore at World Culture Festival in Washington

Over 300 Bulgarians based in the USA have represented Bulgaria at the World ‎Culture Festival in Washington , organized by the international foundation The ‎Art of Living .‎ ‎250 dancers from several Bulgarian folklore troupes in the USA,..

published on 10/5/23 11:34 AM

Kanatitza festival in Vancouver attracts fans of Bulgarian folklore in Canada

The Bulgarian community in Vancouver, Canada, is holding the Katanitza Festival of Bulgarian folk dances and embroidery from September 21 to 24 with the participation of groups from all over North America and Canada . This is the 10th edition of the..

published on 9/21/23 9:40 AM

Balchik hosts "Sea of Rhythms" International Folklore Festival

Over 1000 people, keepers of Bulgarian spirit and traditions, gather in Balchik on the Black Sea from 21 to 24 September for the International Folklore Festival "Sea of Rhythms".  The festival will feature live performances by singers and dancers..

published on 9/21/23 7:05 AM

The Blue Danube International Folklore Festival in Vidin gathers folk performers from all over Bulgaria

The town of Vidin (Northwestern Bulgaria) hosts the Blue Danube International Folklore Festival for the fourth consecutive year. The event takes place in the Danube Park and continues until Sunday, September 3. The festival‘s mission is to..

published on 9/2/23 7:10 AM

More than 3,500 people to take part at the folklore festival "Bogorodichna Stapka" near Stara Zagora

More than 3,500 people will take part at the 17th National Thracian Folklore Festival " Bogorodichna Stapka " in the resort village of Starozagorski Bani, Stara Zagora region . The official opening is at 11:00 am today.  The National..

published on 8/26/23 5:05 AM

A bagpipe playing contest draws thousands to Bulgaria's village of Gela

Bagpipe playing and the Ilinden Fair Assembly are held in the village of Gela in the heart of the Rhodope Mountain. In the 20th edition of the competition, kaba gaida performers from different folklore regions of the country are taking part.  The..

published on 8/5/23 3:07 PM

The Yoghurt Fair in Razgrad promotes folk traditions 

"Razgrad is once again the capital of yoghurt", announced Deputy Mayor Dobrin Dobrev on the occasion of the opening of the 21st Yoghurt Fair today. The idea of the fair is to promote the folk traditions of the Kapantsi people , a small ethnographic..

published on 7/26/23 6:50 AM