Welcome to Bulgaria Today, Radio Bulgaria’s podcast on May 1, Labour Day in Bulgaria!
First on the show, we explore whythere are few reasons for optimism related to working people in this country as we talk to the the vice president of the largest trade union in Bulgaria – Todor Kapitanov.
Another major reason for festivity today is the 147th anniversary of an emblematic page in Bulgarian history – the April Uprising of 1876 against the Ottoman Oppression. Stay to learn more about a little-known relic of this event, as we take you to the village of Poibrene in Sredna Gora Mountain, where the Uprising was most active.
There will be of course specially selected Bulgarian music for you on our show today!
Tune in!
03’00 – Why are there few reasons for optimism related to working Bulgarians?
10’44 – History: The silver cross from the village of Poibrene carried by the heroes on the way to the Bulgarian Golgotha in 1876
16’55 – Song of the Day: Sineva with Vasil Naydenov and Diana Express
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