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...
Rituals in folk art
From "Once upon a time - manners and worldview of the Bulgarians" Family customs and rites mark the most important moments of human life. "One is born once, married once and dies once," says the popular saying. Each of the rites and rituals associated with birth, marriage and death are similar. The first element is preparation, the second is initiation and passage...
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…
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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 ...
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Family hierarchy and the friendship trap
author: Lilia Boneva FB page: Blessed by the root One of the biggest traps is friendship: * between parents and children * between partners in marriage * between relatives There is NO friendship in the family - there is order and hierarchy. Friendship does not require responsibilities and is a completely different type of relationship. Every single individual in the lineage system is on…
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