"In a vast region in northern Bulgaria, St. Todor is somehow perceived as a demonic character... He visited gatherings of unmarried girls, which were prohibited during that period; he acquired the appearance of a young bachelor, but distinguishable by..
In the Bulgarian calendar, the day of St. Ignatius (Ignazhden) is a folklore as well as a religious feast, marked by the Orthodox church on 20 December. The day is dedicated to Ignatius Theophorus, bishop of Antioch, hence he was also known as Ignatius..
Young artists from Bulgaria, Turkey, Ukraine and Spain will be showing works inspired by the rituals and traditions in different countries. The exhibition, organized with the assistance of the Embassy of Ukraine in Bulgaria, and with the..
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..
On the occasion of 75 years since the establishment of UNESCO and 65 years since the accession of Bulgaria, the Regional Centre Sofia of UNESCO has announced an international youth competition "Intangible Cultural Heritage: Next Generation" . The prize..
It is Lazarus Saturday (Lazarovden) again - the day on which Christ performed one of His miracles, resurrecting the righteous Lazarus. This is also the feast which is the harbinger of Christ's resurrection, which Orthodox Chiristians celebrate..
With military rituals military units from all garrisons in the country are marking 148 years since the death of Vasikl Levski, the Apostle of Freedom. By a tradition, ceremonies and military rituals are organized in different towns on 18 and..
Just like other holidays, Babinden is celebrated on two different dates – January 8 th , according to the Gregorian calendar and on January 21 st , according to the Julian calendar. According to traditional beliefs, it is the last one of the..
The Bulgarian Orthodox Church pays respect to the memory of St. Athanasius the Great two times a year - on May 2 ( the day of his death) and on January 18, when his last return as Patriarch of Alexandria took place. On January 18 people traditionally..
A common household object, the spoon in the Bulgarian traditional culture has acquired a special role in a range of rituals and occult practices.In the Bulgarian lands the spoon has been in widespread use since very ancient times. A few..
