Chestita Baba Marta!
The Baba Marta tradition is one of the most beautiful and meaningful customs in Bulgaria. Itbegins on the 1st of…
Category: CULTURE
Experiencing Sirni Zagovezni as a Turkish Observer
Last Sunday evening, on 22 February, I experienced the traditional Bulgarian celebration ofSirni Zagovezni in Kazanlak for the first time.…
Once they put the MASKS on, Once you hear the sound of the BELLS, They seem to live a NEW LIFE, WELCOME TO SURVA!!
A Huge Celebration I visited Pernik last week for the Surva International Festival of MasqueradeGames, held from January 16 to…
Surva Festival Through the Eyes of a Turkish Volunteer
A Shared Volunteer Experience in Pernik The Surva Festival was one of the most unforgettable experiences of my ESC journey…
Cold Water, Strong Traditions: Experiencing Epiphany in Kazanlak
On the 6th of January, we witnessed a very special tradition that has existed for many years in Kazanlak that…
Buzludzha: The Abandoned UFO Monument That Still Shapes Bulgaria’s Memory
One of the most magnificent structures ever built. More than 6,000 workers contributed to its construction, which took seven years…
Bringing Christmas Spirit to Srednogorovo
As Turkish and Egyptian volunteers taking part in the ESC programme, we had the opportunity to decorate the municipality office…
Aleko created Bai Ganyo, and Bai Ganyo killed Aleko
Aleko created Bai Ganyo, and Bai Ganyo killed AlekoThe Rudest Bulgarian Sells the Finest Bulgarian Product Almost every Bulgarian knows…
Religious Continuity: Thracian Heritage in Bulgaria vs. Latin/Greek Influence in Italy
During my time volunteering, I had the opportunity to explore both the material and spiritual culture of the Kazanlak region.…
Sirni Zagovezni: Bulgaria’s Unique Carnival Tradition
In Bulgaria, Carnival is known as Sirni Zagovezni, a holiday deeply rooted in tradition and spiritual symbolism. The name comes…