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This is the second part of our article about Bulgarian Folk Music, written by the professional Bulgarian music therapist Darina Titkova. To see the the first part click here. Many Bulgarian classical composers imbed the spirit of the traditional Bulgarian music into their vocal and instrumental pieces using folk melodies and rhythms from our traditional […]
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Get ready for a treat! We’ve asked Darina Titkova, a professional Bulgarian music therapist, to tell us what makes the Bulgarian Folk music so special. Here is the first part of what she shared with us.
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Bulgarian horo dancing is a line dance with asymmetrical rhythm and complex repetitive step patterns. It is an integral part of the Bulgarian culture. We have danced horo for hundreds of years, it has been a part of our feasts, celebrations and even our mundane everyday moments. But in recent years, for the majority of people, the […]
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The summer in Bulgaria is hot. In high summer, temperatures rise to 40 degrees Celsius (104 F) and beyond. So it is not a surprise that Tarator is a favourite dish for many Bulgarians.
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Easter or Velik Den (Great Day) is one of the most important holidays in Bulgaria. It is a celebration of life, of Christ’s victory over sin and death. As any important holiday it comes with its own set of ancient and modern traditions.
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Should you travel by bus or railway when visiting Bulgarian towns? How about which taxi to take if you don’t want to be charged with the “special” price? What do you need to know about the parking challenges in the Bulgarian capital?
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The day of St. George is celebrated in Bulgaria annually on 6th of May. It is an official state holiday, as well as “Day of bravery and the Bulgarian army”, “Day of the shepherd”, a church holiday and a name day for the people sharing the saint’s name.
Continue readingWhat motivates people to learn the Bulgarian language? In the past 4 years we conducted several surveys with Learn Bulgarian Easily students and visitors. Today we pulled all the data together to show you why people want to learn Bulgarian and where they are coming from: If you like this graphic, please share this page […]
Continue readingRecently I found an interesting old advertisement of Bulgarian chocolate. It is from the blog Stara Sofia, which is devoted to the history of the Bulgarian capital, specifically after the liberation and before the communist regime. Here is the history nugget for today: Here is what the advertisement says: The only factory in Bulgaria for […]
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In Bulgarian folklore Talasuhm is an evil spirit which haunts and protects buildings, bridges and fountains. It can take the appearance of a dog or a cat or even other domestic animals. There are two ways a talasuhm can come into existence. One is when a person or a person’s shadow are built into a bridge, fountain […]
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