Bulgarian Horo Dancing
The Bulgarian horo dance 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...
View ArticleBulgarian Folklore: Samodiva
In Bulgarian folklore Samodiva (самодива, plural: самодиви) is an ethereal female wood nymph. She is unearthly beautiful and eternally young. Her hair is blond and long, her waist is thin and petite,...
View ArticleBulgarian Holidays: Eniovden
Eniovden (Еньовден) is an old Bulgarian holiday, celebrated annually on June 24. It is believed that its roots lie in the Thracian tradition. However, the traditions and rituals of the Christian...
View ArticleBulgarian Folklore: Talasuhm
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...
View ArticleBulgarian Holidays: Gergiovden (St. George’s Day)
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...
View ArticleBulgarian Folk Music (Part 1)
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...
View ArticleBulgarian Folk Music (part 2)
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...
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