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Bulgaria is rooted in folklore and traditional celebrations and the Bulgarians love their masks and costumes. In mid January, parts of the country celebrate the dawn of the New Year with singing and dancing with the largest festival being held in Pernik, near Sofia. The Pernik Festival known as the Surva Festival attracts dancers and performers from all over the country and continues over several days as ornately masked performers scare away evil spirits to welcome in the New Year. New Year Masquerades
Bulgaria is rooted in folklore and traditional celebrations and the Bulgarians love their masks and costumes. In mid January, parts of the country celebrate the dawn of the New Year with singing and dancing with the largest festival being held in Pernik, near Sofia. The Pernik Festival known as the Surva Festival attracts dancers and performers from all over the country and continues over several days as ornately masked performers scare away evil spirits to welcome in the New Year. Christmas Traditions In Bulgaria
Christmas is a huge celebration in Bulgaria and one that is rooted in religious Orthodox beliefs and pagan folklore. During the Communist era, Christmas was not celebrated openly as a religious festival because Communist doctrine barred the following of a religion and celebrations tended to centre around New Year‘s Eve rather than Christ's Birthday.
Christmas Gift Ideas From Bulgaria
One way to make your Christmas presents unique this year is to add something typically and uniquely Bulgarian. It's a great excuse to take a low cost flight over to Bulgaria to do your Christmas shopping and enjoy the wonderful Christmas lights and trees, which adorn every city, town and village.
Telling Friends And Family You're Moving Abroad
Moving to Bulgaria, is a new and exciting adventure, and that's why so many people choose to do it.
October Traditions
The month of October has various celebrations and religious festivals taking place. Starting on October 14th with St. Petka. It was St. Petka who, when her parents died, gave away everything she ever had and, in a small Temple, committed to devote the rest of her life to God.
October In Bulgaria
October in Bulgaria is possibly one, if not the best month of the year. Skies are filled with many species of migrating birds; the seas are calm yet still relatively warm. You can still enjoy a glass of wine on your
An Interview With Author Despina Kler
Quest Bulgaria recently published an article about the Sofia born author, Despina Kler. We were also fortunate to interview Despina about her life, her passion for writing and the release of her first book.
Holy Cross Day
Bulgaria is a country rooted in tradition and folklore with each month bringing a different reason to celebrate and be thankful. On September 14, Bulgarians celebrate the Holy Cross Day, which marks the start of a new season, Autumn. In ancient times this day signified both the time to return to work in the fields after enduring the burning summer sun and more importantly, the beginning of the grape harvest.
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