The Diamond Girls from the Bulgarian rhythmic gymnastics ensemble launched a unique new composition with tennis rackets and tennis balls dedicated to the big tournament from the ATP 250 – Sofia Open series. It is to take place in Sofia’s Arena Armeets, February 3-10. Photo: BGNES
The University Gynecological Hospital “Miaychin Dom” in Sofia celebrates today the Midwife’s Day (according to the old style calendar). The day was marked with the “Golden Hands” ceremony, where the hands of the midwife are ritually washed before helping delivery. Photo: BGNES
The village of Yoglav near Lovech, northern Bulgaria marked yesterday Ivanovden (St. John’s Day) in the Old Style calendar. The feast includes the performing of the “Camel” ritual as part of mummers’ games. Photo: BTA
Spring is beautiful in Sofia. The Bulgarian capital is filled with the scent of linden trees, lilacs and tulips, and birds in the parks create real spring concerts. A delight to the senses! The central city area is adorned with..
Lent begins today. Traditionally, in the days before this period of austerity and spiritual reflection begins, Kukeri carnivals are held in many parts of the country . The village of Dedevo in the Rhodopes celebrated Zadushnitsa, or All..
March Day in Bulgaria is one of the most popular holidays for young and old. Martenitsas or Rhodope baynitsas – a symbol of hope for the good things to come By donning the red and white martenitsas, we, the Bulgarians, symbolically..
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