Bulgarians celebrate wine and its patron, Saint Trifon (Trifon Zarezan), with folkloric rituals in vineyard villages throughout the country. These take...
Marenitsa, the arrival of spring, is celebrated by the wearing of red and white tassels, a practice widespread throughout the country. Given as gifts...
Plovdiv is Bulgaria's second largest city and home to the biggest trade fair ground in The Balkans. A full programme of fairs and exhibitions runs through...
The predominant religion in Bulgaria is the version of Catholicism that has survived since earliest times in Eastern Europe - the Orthodox Church. Usually...
Themes:
Culture
, Religion
, History
, Food & Drink
The celebrated 'Valley of the Roses' lies midway between Sofia on the coast, and the Balkan Range. In late May and early June the rose-picking season...
Themes:
Dance
, Exhibitions
, Food & Drink
, Culture
, Entertainment
, Spectacle
, Nature & Wildlife
, Music
Under the snow-capped peak of Mount Vihren, the ski resort of Bansko extends its holiday season into the summer with the help of its well established...
Puppets and marionettes take centre stage during the International Puppet Theatre Festival, a time when the historic city of Plovdiv becomes a fantasy...
Themes:
Kids' Stuff
, Theatre & Film
, Spectacle
, Entertainment
Bulgaria's patron saint, Sveti Ivan Rilski (Ivan of Rila), is honoured each year on his saints day. A miracle-worker, he is by far the most highly esteemed...
Bulgarians celebrate wine and its patron, Saint Trifon (Trifon Zarezan), with folkloric rituals in vineyard villages throughout the country. These take...
Marenitsa, the arrival of spring, is celebrated by the wearing of red and white tassels, a practice widespread throughout the country. Given as gifts...
Plovdiv is Bulgaria's second largest city and home to the biggest trade fair ground in The Balkans. A full programme of fairs and exhibitions runs through...
The predominant religion in Bulgaria is the version of Catholicism that has survived since earliest times in Eastern Europe - the Orthodox Church. Usually...
Themes:
Culture
, Religion
, History
, Food & Drink
The celebrated 'Valley of the Roses' lies midway between Sofia on the coast, and the Balkan Range. In late May and early June the rose-picking season...
Themes:
Dance
, Exhibitions
, Food & Drink
, Culture
, Entertainment
, Spectacle
, Nature & Wildlife
, Music
Under the snow-capped peak of Mount Vihren, the ski resort of Bansko extends its holiday season into the summer with the help of its well established...
Puppets and marionettes take centre stage during the International Puppet Theatre Festival, a time when the historic city of Plovdiv becomes a fantasy...
Themes:
Kids' Stuff
, Theatre & Film
, Spectacle
, Entertainment
Bulgaria's patron saint, Sveti Ivan Rilski (Ivan of Rila), is honoured each year on his saints day. A miracle-worker, he is by far the most highly esteemed...
Themes:
Religion
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