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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)
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)
Fire dancing / Nestinari custom
Written on 3 May, 2008 at 18:21 in Traditions | viewed times and users have made 0 comments so far
Fire-dancing is a Bulgarian custom in which the main ritual element is dancing on fire. It is performed in several villages between the Strandzha Mountains and the Black Sea on the holiday of St. Konstantin and Elena. The whole village... (Continue reading)
