Podcast in English

author: Gergana Mancheva

Bratislava

Dimana Ivanova – to Slovakia and back

“We, the Bulgarians, are very respected and valued among the people of Slovakia. This is perhaps the only country where I have felt a genuine honour and pride to be Bulgarian,” this is how a young Bulgarian, graduate from the University..

29.08.20 05:20 |

Director Galin Stoev: Model of statehood in our country is wrong

He is a Bulgarian in France, but he is not just an actor on a foreign stage as he is actually the head of the National Theater in Toulouse. Bulgarian director Galin Stoev has been holding the prestigious position for three years now. As soon as..

28.08.20 12:52 |

"At what point of your journey did you lose Bulgaria?"

"Bulgaria has woken up and citizens have come out to protest against mafia and the oligarchy, but why has Europe not woken up yet?" - this is what protesters at the Eagles' Bridge in Sofia ask. For the second month in a row they have been calling for the..

24.08.20 16:49 |

Veronika Koleva from the Czech Republic: I have many dreams for Bulgaria

It is a wonderful experience coming to Bulgaria, I am proud to be in this marvellous place. Your country is my second home, my heart is in Bulgaria - this is the level of enthusiasm that a girl from the Czech Republic has for our country...

22.08.20 12:07 |

Paintings of Vladimir Dimitrov-The Master come to life in a digital project

The paintings of Vladimir Dimitrov-Maystora (the Master) go through the lives of Bulgarians as a childhood memory or an unforgettable school lesson in patriotism. He is perhaps the most well-known Bulgarian painter who leaves a strong impression..

02.08.20 07:00 |
Portrait of Ivan Vazov by painter Georgi Evstatiev

Celebrating Ivan Vazov, Patriarch of Bulgarian literature

The whole of 2020 is passing under the sign of a notable jubilee – 170 years since the birth of Bulgaria poet, writer and prominent public figure Ivan Vazov, titled, in his own lifetime “patriarch of Bulgarian literature”. His novel “Under..

09.07.20 12:27 |

Writer Kiril Hristov – lyrical master and collector of memories

At the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century, Bulgarian fiction marked an unprecedented progress. Kiril Hristov occupies his worthy place among the galaxy of talented poets and writers, such as Pencho Slaveykov, Ivan Vazov, Peyo..

07.07.20 12:58 |

July Morning – the day bringing the free-spirited together

There are many unofficial rituals and celebrations on the calendar, each with their own symbols, but as 1 July approaches generations of Bulgarians turn their minds to a classic rock song – July Morning. Seeing the sun come up on the..

30.06.20 14:48 |

Craftsman Stoyan Marinov creates folk costumes for the world stages

On the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul (June 29), called by Bulgarians Petrovden , we also celebrate the Day of Craftsmen. In Bulgarian lands ancient traditions related to handmade jewelry, national costumes, household items and other items..

29.06.20 07:00 |

Doychin Vladimitrov and the Black Princess of his water lily farm

An ex-army man with the hobby of growing exotic plants set up the first water lily farm in the country. He grows 38 varieties of the flower in ponds created specifically for the purpose on an area of 1.9 hectares near Pleven...

23.06.20 14:09 |