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Trifon Zarezan, Bulgaria’s Wine Holiday

Trifon Zarezan, Bulgaria’s Wine Holiday

On 1 February, the Orthodox Church honours Saint Trifon, a healer who was glorified by the miracles he performed. However, this national wine holiday is also celebrated on 14 February according to old customs, which just happens to be Valentine’s Day as well. [...more]

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Celebrate Ivanovden On 7 January

Celebrate Ivanovden On 7 January

On 7 January, the Bulgarian Orthodox Church celebrates the day of Saint John the Baptist, who baptised Jesus Christ in the Jordan River. [...more]

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Pernik’s 19th “Surva” Kukeri Festival

Pernik’s 19th “Surva” Kukeri Festival

The 19th Surva International Festival of Masquerade Games, held 29-31 January 2010 in Pernik, sees groups performing ancestral dances from Bulgaria and beyond. Come and experience the magic! [...more]

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What’s On Around Bulgaria: The IWC Annual Charity Bazaar

What’s On Around Bulgaria: The IWC Annual Charity Bazaar

The International Women’s Club of Sofia is hosting its 15th Annual Charity Bazaar at Inter Expo Center Sofia on Sunday, 6 December 2009. [...more]

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Who Owns the Past? : The Politics of Time in a ‘Model’ Bulgarian Village

Who Owns the Past? : The Politics of Time in a ‘Model’ Bulgarian Village

In Who Owns the Past? : The Politics of Time in a ‘Model’ Bulgaria Village, Deema Kaneff produces a useful study of politics and community life in rural Bulgaria. [...more]

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What’s On Around Bulgaria (March 2009)

What’s On Around Bulgaria (March 2009)

Events happening around Bulgaria during March 2009. [...more]

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Martenitsa

Martenitsa

The Martenitsa is an ornament made of white and red threads that Bulgarians put on their clothes or wrists every year on March 1. [...more]

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