In expectation of Baba Marta - the holiday of red and white martenitsas

published on 2/22/22 4:55 PM

As the holiday of Baba Marta approaches on March 1, streets in Bulgaria are bustling with vendors of martenitsas, the traditional red-and-white adornments made of yarn.

Bulgarians love to purchase martenitsas and give them as gifts to loved ones for health and blessings on the eve of spring.

Photos: BGNES

Последвайте ни и в Google News Showcase, за да научите най-важното от деня!

Radio Bulgaria Bulgaria in pictures

Gallery

More from category

Dragon boat race held in Lake Pancharevo near Sofia for the first time

A Chinese tradition came to life within the framework of the first two-day Dragon Boat Festival in Bulgaria, which is one of the numerous events that are part of the program of "Summer with Chinese Culture in Bulgaria" (June-August). The..

published on 6/26/23 1:03 PM

Veliko Tarnovo from a bird's eye view

The town of Veliko Tarnovo, the medieval capital of Bulgaria, is one of the most beautiful and ‎preferred destinations for cultural tourism, visited every year by a record number of guests from ‎the country and from all..

published on 6/7/23 3:16 PM

Taking a walk in Golden Sands nature park in springtime

In springtime, Golden Sands nature park becomes a favourite spot for the people living in Varna, but also for the guests coming to the seaside city. It is located 17 kms. to the Northeast of Varna, running parallel to the..

published on 5/22/23 1:57 PM