Добре дошли в Италия! – Benvenuti in Italia (с упражнения)

ITALY - ITALIA A country rich in art, culture and history. A country that contributed immensely to the development of European and world civilization. This short bilingual almanac presents some of the most famous sights of this unique country. You will get to know some of the famous personalities who marked not only the era of their time, but also the whole...

Торино – Torino (с упражнения)

Торино е четвъртият по големина град в Италия, но третият по икономическа мощ. Разположен е в северозападната част на страната и е важен промишлен център, както и столица на региона Пиемонтe. Въпреки славата си на индустриален център на Италия през 20-ти век, Торино всъщност е един елегантен и очарователен град, с широки булеварди и площади, …

Персонажи в Комедия дел арте – Personaggi (с упражнения)

The comedy has typical characters, each of which is distinguished not only by its character and obligatory mask, but also by its clothing and dialect, unambiguously pointing to the origin of the character. Thus, for example: the lying servant Harlequino is from Bergamo; from there is the quarrelsome Brighella; the pretty maid Colombina is from Venice; whence comes the old merchant Pantalone; the cunning…

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...

Sicily - the other Italy - part 3 Taormina

“Sicilia antica dellu mi cori, quanti ricchezzi ch 'a'tteni tu!” – “Ancient Sicily, of my heart, how many riches you possess.” Day 3 – February 23, Friday – Taromina We had many good reviews about this city from friends and acquaintances. It is located about 60 km north of Catania, at the foot of Etna. The ancient city …

Importance of Garment Parts Types - Part 2

From "Once upon a time - manners and worldview of the Bulgarians" Outerwear. Represents a coat in women. Crafting materials are mostly leather or fine cloth with lambskin lining and gameskin trim. The skin is a symbol of the animal, of the foreign - signs that express the transitional state of the bride in the new family. The top…

Importance of Types of Garment Parts - Part 1

From "Once upon a time - manners and worldview of Bulgarians" Traditional folk clothing is the most valuable source for revealing the ethnic unity and diversity of traditional Bulgarian culture. It is primarily the work of home production - of women's sense and creativity. The place of men in this process is insignificant: in individual cases they participate in ...

Italy in Bulgaria – part 5

In the last dozen years, it has become a common practice for foreign citizens, mainly from Western Europe, to come to Bulgaria and stay here permanently. They are rarely employed, most of them are pensioners. They come here to visit friends, they don't know the language, but at some point they decide to stay...temporarily or permanently. Why? – is the main question. …

Italy in Bulgaria – part 1

WHY DO FOREIGNERS COME TO LIVE IN US AND WHAT ARE WE IN THEIR EYES? In the last dozen years, it has become a common practice for foreign citizens, mainly from Western Europe, to come to Bulgaria and stay here permanently. They are rarely employed, most of them are pensioners. They come here to visit friends, they don't know the language, but...

EASTER – the Sunday after the first full moon after the vernal equinox

According to "Once upon a time - manners and worldview of the Bulgarians", Easter or Resurrection is the biggest holiday for Orthodox Christians, while Catholics celebrate Christmas more. The historical events related to the Resurrection took place in the days surrounding the Jewish holiday of Passover. Passover is a moving holiday related to the cycles of the moon, so Easter also has a variable date. …