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Tarator
Written on 22 May, 2009 at 11:04 in Cuisine | viewed times and users have made 0 comments so far
Cold yoghurt and chopped cucumber soup, or as bulgarians call it “tarator”, always presents on their summer table. It is prepared of yoghurt, chopped cucumbers and spices. It is very delicious when you add some walnuts, vegetable oil and dill... (Continue reading)
St. Lazar’s Day
Written on 13 May, 2009 at 8:44 in Traditions | viewed times and users have made 1 comment so far
The Orthodox Christian Church dedicates St. Lazar’s day to St. Lazar, whom Jesus Christ raised from the dead on the fourth day after his burial to show him his gratitude for his hospitability. Our people call the holiday “Lazar”, “Lazaritsa”... (Continue reading)
Kukeri
Written on 13 May, 2009 at 8:40 in Traditions | viewed times and users have made 0 comments so far
On 10th March is celebrated Mummer’s Day. From that day on during the whole week mummer’s dances are performed in south and east Bulgaria. The mummers – masked young men go round all the houses in the village to bring... (Continue reading)
Veliko Tarnovo Folklore Festival
Written on 18 Jul, 2008 at 16:56 in Traditions | viewed times and users have made 1 comment so far
Veliko Tarnovo Folklore Festival will be held for the eleventh time in 2008. It is said to be one of the biggest on the Balcans, as it is a national event with world fame and unique atmosphere. In the previous... (Continue reading)
Banitsa
Written on 8 May, 2008 at 9:26 in Cuisine | viewed times and users have made 0 comments so far
The banitsa falls into the pastry products and it can be consumed as a breakfast /with cheese and yoghourt/, luncheon /with spinach or in form of Rhodopean “klin”/ or dessert /milky or sweet/. The main products for preparing winding pastry... (Continue reading)
Shopska salad
Written on 8 May, 2008 at 9:15 in Cuisine | viewed times and users have made 0 comments so far
One of the biggest discoveries of shopps (peasant of the Sofia district) is the shopska salad. When it’s ready for eating, its pure white. Such are the shopps’ clothing. It resembles them – pleasant and “hot”. Shopska salad is beautiful,... (Continue reading)
Easter
Written on 6 May, 2008 at 10:31 in Traditions | viewed times and users have made 0 comments so far
Easter. The date of this greatest and solemn Orthodox holiday is determined each year according to the moon calendar. Ester depends on when the first full moon after the day of the vernal equinox shall be. In gospel texts it... (Continue reading)
Martenitsa
Written on 6 May, 2008 at 10:25 in Traditions | viewed times and users have made 1 comment so far
The month of March is called a “women’s month” in Bulgaria and its most prominent symbol is the “martenitsa” (twined tasseled red and white thread), symbolizing the awakening and the cult of the sun. This is the month of conception,... (Continue reading)
St. George’s Day / Gergiovden
Written on 5 May, 2008 at 20:19 in Traditions | viewed times and users have made 0 comments so far
St. Georges Day /Gergiovden/ is one of the most important Christian holidays for the Bulgarians and it sets the beginning of a new working year. Nowadays it is celebrated as the shepherd’s day, because according to people’s notions St. George... (Continue reading)
Caramel Custard
Written on 5 May, 2008 at 20:08 in Cuisine | viewed times and users have made 0 comments so far
Even though we eat it at the end, the dessert is not part of the meal that can be omitted. It has a relaxing effect and can only increase the pleasure of the main meal. That’s why in Bulgaria an... (Continue reading)
