Bulgarian Culture

Bulgarian culture is a mix mostly of Thracian, Slavic and Bulgar cultures. There are also Byzantine, Turkish, Greek, Roma and other influences.

Bulgarian Customs & Festivals
Bulgarian customs and festivals date back to ancient times when men tried to appease the natural elements and trembled before their power. Full of beauty, gaiety, mystical voices, fiery dances and brightly colored costumes - Bulgarian folklore has to be seen, felt and experienced. Fire dancing is the most ancient mysterious ritual - barefooted dancers preforming on burning embers. This religious and mystical ritual for expelling illness, for health and fruitfulness is one that must be seen to believe it. The festival of Roses is a lovely festival celebrated in the rose valley near the town of Kazanluk on the first weekend of June every year. The Bulgarian voices are called to be mystery. Experts are still trying to explain the incredible range of the Bulgarian voice and the variety of songs. Kukeri Carnival held in the region of Dupnista and Pernik is a splendid festival of brightly colored masks and costumes which makes the beginning of the spring. Every participant makes his own colorful mask.