Bulgarians to Ring in 2011 under the Stars

Society | December 31, 2010, Friday // 09:48
Bulgaria: Bulgarians to Ring in 2011 under the Stars The December 31 concerts in downtown Sofia, organized by the Bulgarian national television (BNT), have become a traditional way for the citizens and visitors of the capital to see the New Year in. Photo by Sofia Photo Agency

Concerts, fireworks, and snowfalls are to herald the New 2011 Year in Bulgaria when the country is to say goodbye to the fourth year of its EU membership.

Citizens and guests of the capital city of Sofia, who want to celebrate outside the coming of the New Year, could join the crowd, expected to gather at the central Knyaz Alexander I Square. Dozens of young Bulgarian stars will entertain the Sofia citizens on New Year's Eve, including Magi Dzhavanarova, Toma, Aya.

The December 31 concerts in downtown Sofia, organized by the Bulgarian national television (BNT), have become a traditional way for the citizens and visitors of the capital to see the New Year in.

The most tireless people will have the opportunity to join the disco and karaoke parties that are to close the concert.

Many other big Bulgarian cities are ready to bid farewell to 2010 with shows to remember. The seaside Varna is to offer a spectacular performance to its citizens with the participation of the biggest pop stars of the country.

People in the smaller towns will welcome the New Year, eating baked pork on the central square.

A scanty 2% of the Bulgarians will celebrate New Year's Eve outside Bulgaria, polls show. The top pick is neighbouring Greece, followed by the Caribbean islands.

Jordan is another popular destination, while among the exotic locations, the leading positions are held by Venezuela and the Maldives.

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