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Gold, silver and silk - a Bulgarian woman revives the old techniques in making the Kyustendil national costume

Madlen Bozhilova Amin is the winner of the 2021 UNESCO's Living Human Treasure prize for a project related to the making of the old-time folk costume from the region of Kyustendil called "saya" . Some time ago, the Bulgarian woman returned from abroad to..

published on 12/7/23 2:14 PM

Kardzhali is hosting folklore dance festival of amateur clubs

For the 8th time, Kardzhali is hosting the Folklore Festival of amateur folk dance clubs "Perpera".   The forum will gather today on the stage of the theater in Kardzhali more than 420 amateur dancers from all over the country. They will perform..

published on 11/11/23 7:05 AM

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