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March 20 – International Francophony Day

3/20/2023 10:00:00 AM

The first "sommet de la Francophonie" took place in Paris in 1986. About 44 countries took part in it.

They decided that March 20 would be the day of francophony worldwide. In December 1993, Bulgaria joined this worldwide organisation, which currently unites 54 countries.

Here are some historical links between France and BULGARIA:

    * After the 1876 April uprising, the Turkish atrocities made the world turn its voice in defence of the Bulgarian people. Prominent statesmen, political and public figures, intellectuals and scholars to whom the Bulgarians would always be indebted, joined in a campaign for the Bulgarians' right to lead free life. The name of the French writer Victor Hugo stands out in this list.

    * In 1838, another famous French writer A. de Lamartine, visited Plovdiv. He spent some time in the house of Georgi Mavridi. Currently, this house operates as a museum known as the Lamartine house. Various items related to the life of the French poet and politician are stored and exhibited in the museum.

    * The first Bulgarian post stamps in 1879 were evalued in francs (because Bulgaria has not have her own currency).

    * The first dirigible flight in Bulgaria took place near Plovdiv. It had a French-Bulgarian crew.

    * France helped Bulgaria to create its fleet in the Black Sea.

ROUSSALSKA NEDELIA (Midsummer Week) - the week after Pentecost

6/5/2023 10:00:00 AM

It is the week from Spirits' Day until next Sunday, when healers called "kaloushari" visit people's homes. People believe that after their visit there will be only health.

PENTECOST / HOLY TRINITY (50 Days after Easter )

6/4/2023 9:00:00 AM

50 Days after Easter is the feastday Pentecost (Whitsunday), also called Holy Trinity.

Today we celebrate "The Day of Botev and All Freedom Fighters Who Lost Their Lives for the Independence of Bulgaria"

6/2/2023 8:00:00 AM

That day has been appointed by a decree of the Ministerial Council dated May 31st 1993. It was first celebrated back in 1884 in Vratsa and Plovdiv.

Bulgaria marks the International children’s day

6/1/2023 9:00:00 AM

Bulgaria marks the International children's day: June 1st. Festive celebrations, theatrical performances and concerts for the young ones are organized throughout the country.

Today is SPASSOVDEN

5/25/2023 10:00:00 AM

SPASSOVDEN (always on Thursday, 40 Days after Easter - “Ascension Day” or “Ascension of the Lord”): The great feast called the Spassovden or Ascension Day is connected to the eternal human wish for health and joy. The feast is a non-fixed one, and it is celebrated 40 days after Easter, always on Thursday.

Bulgarian Literacy and Culture Celebration Day - May 24th

5/24/2023 9:00:00 AM

Ever since the earliest Bulgarian manuscript books (preserved until today), we can trace the tradition to honor the two saint brothers - St Cyril (on February 14th) and St Methodius (on April 6th) ...

St.St.Constantine and Helena Feast

5/21/2023 8:00:00 AM

May 21st is celebrated in Bulgaria as the church feast of St. St.Constatine and Helena.

The St. St. Cyril and Methodius Day

5/11/2023 10:00:00 AM

The first celebration of the Day of the Holy Brothers, St.Cyril and St.Methodius, was organized by the eminent Plovdiv figure Nayden Gerov in 1851, in the city of Pl...

May 9th - the Day of Europe

5/9/2023 7:00:00 AM

On the 9th of May 1950, Robert Schumann presented his proposal on the creation of an organized Europe, indispensable to the maintenance of peaceful relations.

May 6th - Gergyovden (St Georgs Day)

5/6/2023 8:00:00 AM

The national feast Gergyovden (St Georgs Day), called by different versions of the namein the different parts of the country: Gergyuvden, Gyurgyovden,...

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