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author: Gergana Mancheva

Bulgarian writer Yordan Radichkov wrote about glory of common people

This year Bulgaria marks 90 th anniversary since the birth of Yordan Radichkov (24.10.1929). He was an unsurpassed master of the short story, exceptional playwright and script writer, two times nominated for Nobel Prize in literature...

22.01.19 12:08 |

Jamala – mythical creature that visits Bulgarians to give joy and courage in the New Year

Each year around Ivanovden, which used to be marked on January 20, according to the old calendar, in many villages in the regions of Sofia, Rousse and Lovech a folk ritual known as Jamala is performed. It is a male feast and is part of the..

18.01.19 16:06 |

The fascinating story of Bulgarian photography – from early dreams to professional photography

Humankind’s dream to be able to capture images on a photosensitive surface goes back a long way, maybe to the 5 th -4 th century BC, perhaps even earlier. In our day we all enjoy experimenting with the infinite variety this..

14.01.19 14:54 |

Diplomats encourage young girls in Bulgaria to grow as change leaders in “Ambassador for a day” initiative

Yes, it is possible to make your dreams come true, all you have to do is try – this is the idea behind a thematic competition for school girls, organized by British Ambassador to Bulgaria Emma Hopkins, with the support of..

09.01.19 12:56 |
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On Epiphany Kalofer citizens dance their male-only horo in icy Tundzha River

Once again on Epiphany - January 6, Bulgaria’s Kalofer will wake up under the sound of drums and bagpipes. Traditionally, men from the town enter the icy waters of the Tundzha River to play their festive horo (a type of chain dance). The..

06.01.19 08:00 |
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Bulgarian meat and dairy producers earn trust

Local or global, Bulgarian or foreign- this is the dilemma the Bulgarian consumers face when they have to choose what type of food products to buy. Many Bulgarians prefer to buy dairy products, meat and sausages produced in Bulgaria, although..

27.12.18 12:05 |

Bulgarian society needs fairy stories: actor Svetozar Knezovski

“Margarito Duarte studied but a short time, yet he was self-learned for the zeal with which he went through every literary text he came across. At 18, by then a scrivener at the Town hall, he married a pretty girl, who died shortly after..

22.12.18 09:05 |

Where Thracian legends meet cutting edge winemaking technologies

The Melnik region is popular in Bulgaria and abroad with its wine varieties. Shiroka Melnishka (Broad-Leaf Melnik) vine and Ranna Melnishka vine (Early Melnik vine), known as Melnik 55 grow in the Struma Valley only and the wines made..

19.12.18 10:05 |

Image of national hero Vasil Levski continues to surprise and excite us

A discovery made a few days ago by a young curator from the museum in Karlovo, caused a real sensation for the general public and for researchers of the life and work of the great Bulgarian revolutionary and fighter for the Liberation of..

11.12.18 16:22 |

Youliana Antonova - Murata: "In Japan people talk with great respect and love about Bulgaria"

Thousands of kilometers separate Bulgaria and Japan and perhaps that is the main reason behind the fact there are just 400 Bulgarians living in Japan. Probably, each one of them has their interesting stories to share and could talk about..

09.12.18 08:15 |