Festivals and Events in Bulgaria
Festivals in Bulgaria go all the way back to ancient times, and have retained all the beauty, fun, and love of the past.
Christmas and New Years remain as the merriest and finest festivals of Bulgaria. This is when the Bulgarian “sourvakari” travels from house to house granting health and prosperity to all.
There’s also the “ladouvane” of Bulgaria. It’s a rich festival for young girls on New Years Day, and is widely celebrated throughout the country.
Midsummer Day is another popular festival in Bulgaria.
The Shrovetide and Mummer’s Festival Games are a rich Bulgarian tradition dating back to Dionysian festivals of the Thracians and mark the start of spring in Bulgaria.
“Lazarouvane” is an Orthodox festival in Bulgaria dedicated to family and love, whiles Trifon Zarezan or Vinegrower’s Day is quite popular in Bulgaria.
St. George’s Day in Bulgaria is linked with abundance and health, and associated with all these festivals is the Bulgarian tradition of “martenitsas” and rose-picking.
The 1st of March in Bulgaria marks the time to give one another martenitsas, which are small figurines made of red and white threads that symbolize the awakening brought about by spring, along with health and happiness for all in Bulgaria.