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Bulgaria's Bokova Opens Intangible Heritage Centre in Sofia

A new Intangible Cultural Heritage Centre in southeastern Europe based in Bulgaria's capital Sofia, will open on Monday, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) announced.

Society » Culture | February 20, 2012, Monday // 08:18 | Viewed: 4076

Sofia Nevsky Cathedral Marks 130 Years of 1st Stone Laying

Sunday, February 19, marks the 130th anniversary since the laying of the foundation stone of the world-famous St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in downtown Sofia.

Society » Culture | February 19, 2012, Sunday // 12:00 | Viewed: 3128

Regional Mufti Office Claims Ownership of Bulgaria's Eski Djamia

The Regional Mufti Office of Haskovo has claimed ownership of the Old Mosque (Eski Djamia) in the southeastern city of Stara Zagora.

Society » Culture | February 14, 2012, Tuesday // 18:09 | Viewed: 3169

Bulgarians Celebrate Love and Wine

Bulgarians celebrate Tuesday two holidays in one - the Day of Love and the Day of Wine.

Society » Culture | February 14, 2012, Tuesday // 08:11 | Viewed: 5603

Bulgaria Celebrates Vine and Wine Day

The Bulgarian Orthodox Church honors on Wednesday, February 1, the Day of Saint Trifon, the patron of vine-growers, wine-producers and tavern-keepers.

Society » Culture | February 1, 2012, Wednesday // 08:36 | Viewed: 10253

Bulgarian Cartoon Artist Grabs First Prize in Iran

Bulgaria's artist Valentin Georgiev came out as a winner at Iran's traditional Tabriz cartoon fest, whose participants this year were provoked by the austerity times the world is going through, local media reported.

Society » Culture | January 31, 2012, Tuesday // 12:25 | Viewed: 2571

Bulgaria’s Sofia to Welcome Guns N’ Roses on July 8

Legendary rock band Guns N' Roses will delight Bulgaria's capital Sofia on July 8 2012, it has been announced.

Society » Culture | January 30, 2012, Monday // 13:55 | Viewed: 9196

6,000 Perform Ancient Rites to Drive Off Evil in Bulgaria

Bulgaria's largest Kukeri event, a tradition in which people gather in traditional costumes to drive off evil spirits, is underway in the western city of Pernik over the weekend.

Society » Culture | January 29, 2012, Sunday // 11:16 | Viewed: 3587

Bulgaria's Largest Kukeri Festival Kicks off in Pernik

The 21st edition of Bulgaria's largest and most impressive "Kukeri" event – the Surva Festival – kicked off in the western city of Pernik on Saturday.

Society » Culture | January 28, 2012, Saturday // 11:55 | Viewed: 3914

Bulgaria to Welcome France's Anggun at Eurovision National Final

Anggun, France's representative in the Eurovision Song Contest this year, has agreed to perform as guest artist at the Bulgarian national final on the last day of February.

Society » Culture | January 25, 2012, Wednesday // 12:09 | Viewed: 5100

Bulgaria Honors Midwife Day

With a variety of colorful rituals, Bulgaria marks the day of midwives on Saturday, January 21, or the so-called Babin Den.

Society » Culture | January 21, 2012, Saturday // 10:31 | Viewed: 3618

5 Talented Bulgarian Kids to Join London Olympics Choir

Five Bulgarian teenagers will join the Youth Music Voices choir which is to perform on several occasions during the upcoming summer Olympic Games in London.

Society » Culture | January 20, 2012, Friday // 15:20 | Viewed: 4990

Bulgaria Picks 12 Eurovision Finalists

The Musical Academy and the viewers of the Bulgarian National Television, BNT, selected Saturday evening the 12 finalist to take part in the 2012 Eurovision song contest.

Society » Culture | January 15, 2012, Sunday // 12:58 | Viewed: 16217

Bulgarian Roma Celebrate New Year

Saturday, January 14 is New Year's Day for Bulgarian Roma, who are celebrating their traditional Bango Vassili holiday.

Society » Culture | January 14, 2012, Saturday // 10:49 | Viewed: 3962

Bulgaria's Velko Kanev to Receive Posthumous Top Award

Velko Kanev, the beloved Bulgarian actor who starred in a number of all-time favorites, will get the Icarus award, a local theatrical version of the Oscars, posthumously.

Society » Culture | January 12, 2012, Thursday // 11:11 | Viewed: 10341

French Singer Zaz May Have 1st Bulgaria Gig in May

Popular French singer Zaz will have her first concert in Bulgaria in May 2012, according to her official Facebook page.

Society » Culture | January 11, 2012, Wednesday // 14:09 | Viewed: 3528

Sofia Picked to Host UniCredit Studio to Promote Young Artistic Talents

Bulgaria has been selected among 20 other countries to host the first UniCredit Studio in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE).

Society » Culture | January 10, 2012, Tuesday // 17:34 | Viewed: 3009

300 000 Bulgarians Celebrate Name Day on Jan 7

Over 300 000 Bulgarians are celebrating Saturday their name day when the Bulgarian Orthodox Church is honoring St John the Baptist or the Day of Ivan.

Society » Culture | January 7, 2012, Saturday // 12:16 | Viewed: 3594

Bulgaria Honors Saint John the Baptist

The Bulgarian Orthodox Church honors Saturday Saint John the Baptist, with the celebration commonly known as the Day of Ivan.

Society » Culture | January 7, 2012, Saturday // 10:10 | Viewed: 3133

The Bulgaria 2011 Review: Culture

A number of cultural events marked Bulgaria's public life in 2011 despite severe budget cuts and raging economic crisis.

Society » Culture | January 6, 2012, Friday // 03:57 | Viewed: 8418

Bulgarian Pianist Debuts in US after YouTube Success

The Columbia County Chamber Orchestra's inaugural performance Saturday will feature a Bulgarian pianist making her first tour of America, local media reported.

Society » Culture | January 4, 2012, Wednesday // 13:11 | Viewed: 3020
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