From "Once upon a time - manners and worldview of the Bulgarians" After Bulgaria was brutally split after the Berlin Treaty, the people could not accept that the expected freedom was not a fact for everyone. On September 6, 1885, the Principality of Bulgaria and Eastern Rumelia announced to the world that Bulgaria was a single country. The connection takes place...
Excerpts from the folklore collection and description of the main symbols in Bulgarian folklore
The collection is an encyclopedia that can be read all the time and not necessarily all of it. The old traditions of every nation are valuable. To better understand the present and make our way to the future, we need to know our past well. In order for humanity to exist and live in peace and harmony, order is needed. In the old Bulgarian traditions, we find that cosmic order, that hierarchy that has helped us survive over the centuries.
Karakonjuli, Navi, Goblins
Many fantastic creatures exist in the pre-Christian beliefs of the Bulgarians. They are either good or bad and have super natural powers. Even when Christianity penetrates deeply into the life of a Bulgarian, he does not give up his old beliefs, but somehow adapts them to Christian beliefs and traditions. More about supernatural beings in our folklore you can…
Folkloric regions in Bulgaria - Northern region
Our country is small in terms of territory, but it gathers seven folklore regions, each unique for itself with its own specific features in terms of clothing, music, songs and dances. The Northern folklore region covers the greater part of the Danube plain and the northern part of the Staroplaninska range. To the east it borders the lands of Dobruja, on...
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Folk instruments - BAGGAGE
The bagpipe is a brass and wind instrument. It is found in almost all folklore areas. After the kavala and gudukulka, the bagpipe occupies a worthy place in terms of popularity. It is known even in the ancient culture of Asian countries. Today it is found in almost all European nations. There are three types of bagpipes in Bulgaria - kaba, dzura and Macedonian. The Kaba bagpipe is characteristic...
Sausages
The cult of the dead originated in ancient times 🏺. The ancient Egyptians 🐫 and the peoples of Mesopotamia believed that there was life after death 🌌. Therefore, they honored their deceased loved ones 🕊️ and gifted them with clothes 👗, food 🍞, various everyday objects 🏺, which would be useful and necessary for them in the afterlife …
The symbolism in our folk art – BREAD
“No one is greater than bread!” – this old proverb of ours clearly shows the attitude of our people towards bread. It, bread, is not perceived only as food, but as something much more sacred. There is written evidence that bread and wine have been revered in our lands since ancient times. Even in …
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St. It has passed - November 11
On this day, the Orthodox Church honors the memory of Mina, Victor and Vikentii from Mtsina, the most popular and revered being Saint Mina. He is a famous miracle worker and is considered the patron saint of the family. Folklore collection "Once upon a time - manners and worldview of the Bulgarians" Holy Martyr Mina was an Egyptian (284-305), a Christian and a soldier. At the time when...
St. Ivan Rislki – October 19
St. Ivan Rislki - patron saint of folk revivalists. The Christian Church honors the saint on Father's Day - October 19 or November 1 in the old style. Born about 876 in Kyustendilsko, died on August 18, 946, he founded the largest monastery in our country - the Rila monastery. He lived during the time of one of our greatest rulers, Tsars Boris I, ...
FOLLOW-UP – August 29
In addition to Christian saints, Bulgarians continue to revere many fantastic creatures, symbols of the visible and invisible world. Some of them are benevolent, others dangerous and evil. According to the old Bulgarians, all natural bodies of water, such as lakes, rivers, springs, swamps, have their own supernatural patrons - villas, samodivas... That is why people avoided passing by such places,...
August 1 – ST. MACHIAVE or Zetyovden
In the height of summer, this day is called Zetyovden in some parts of the country. All the sons-in-law of a family gathered at their father-in-law's house, kissed his hand and presented him with gifts as a sign of honor and respect. There is wine and fresh pita on the table. After the feast, the oldest son-in-law begins to chase the young ones - ...
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