Almost 4,000 performers from all folklore regions of Bulgaria are taking part in the Rozhen 2023 fair, July 14-16. This year the contest programme will also feature Ukrainian folklore groups from Bolhrad and from Krynychne village in Odessa region,..
People from all over the country will gather at the meadows around the Monastery "Sts Cosmas and Damian" near the village of Gigintsi, for the festival of folklore, traditions, and culture "In the Heart of Graovo". The gathering is..
Collectors from all over the country present traditional Bulgarian folk costumes at the National Embroidery Festival in the village of Samovodene near Veliko Tarnovo. This year, the celebration of the traditional Bulgarian art of embroidery takes..
Today, the Bulgarian Orthodox Church celebrates the birth of St. John the Baptist, and according to popular beliefs, this day is dedicated to herbs, which manifest their healing powers the most on this day . The holiday is known in Bulgaria as..
The collection "Selected songs from Kichka Savova ’s repertoire" presents 20 emblematic examples of Thracian folklore , performed by the famous Bulgarian folk singer during her lifetime. The publication will be distributed free of charge in Bulgaria..
Nearly 2,000 children and guests from Bulgaria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Moldova, North Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro will participate on May 31 and June 1 in the 20th anniversary International Children's Ethno-Festival "Children of the Balkans - with..
"Folklore gives us the most generous gifts - strength, health, love and comfort," says Bulgarian folk singer Zlatka Stavreva. Known among connoisseurs as the "white swallow of Strandzha", she tirelessly conveys to young people her love for songs..
37 ensembles from 14 U.S. states and 7 dance groups from Canada will participate in the largest Bulgarian folklore festival in North America - "Verea". Its 13th edition starts on April 27 with a screening of the film "Kaval Park", but..
"I think that Bulgarian folklore is in our blood, it is genetically embedded in us" - this is the start of our conversation with a patriotic Bulgarian woman living “down under” who manages to introduce generations of Bulgarians to Bulgarian folk..
For a third year in a row, the group for authentic folklore at the "Hristo Botev 1889" community center in the town of Koinare, Pleven region, will present a reenactment of one of the most beautiful and beloved customs in..
Sofia is hosting the finals of ER Champ 2025 — described by the organisers as the world’s largest international escape room competition . Taking place on..
On 19 October, Bulgarians commemorate St Ivan Rilski, also known as St John of Rila, who is considered the country’s heavenly protector. He founded the..
She is an educated, young woman passionate about astronomy and physics, but has also devoted her energy and talent to the word. She is part of the family..
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