Bulgarian culture is rooted in the ancient Thracian civilization, with many impressive monuments from that era still standing today. Some of Bulgaria's most significant cultural sites are recognized by UNESCO as being of international importance, including the medieval Boyana Church near Sofia and the old town of Nessebar on the Black Sea coast. Traditional Bulgarian folk arts reflect the customs and natural beauty of the country. Bulgarian folk music and the Mystery of Bulgarian Women's Voices choir have achieved international success. Major holidays like Easter and Christmas retain old customs centered around foods, songs, and decorations.

1. Bulgarian culture, folklore,
traditions and national cuisine

2. BULGARIAN
ARTS

3. The roots of
Bulgarian art came
from Ancientfrom Ancient
Thracian time.
It shows the spirit,
beauty and temperbeauty and temper
of Bulgarian people.

4. There are a lot of impressive monuments of the
Thracian culture in Bulgaria – tombs,Thracian culture in Bulgaria – tombs,
treasures, valuable works of art.

5. There are typical with unique
architecture and decoration.architecture and decoration.

6. Hundreds of places in Bulgaria are stated to beHundreds of places in Bulgaria are stated to be
cultural monuments. Eight of them are
international recognized. They are included in
the UNESCO World Heritage List.

7. Boyanska tsarkva (The Boyana Church) is a medieval
Bulgarian Orthodox church situated on the outskirts of
Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. The monument was addedSofia, the capital of Bulgaria. The monument was added
to the UNESCO World Heritage List.

8. Nessebar is an old town situated on
the Black sea coast, known since
Thracian time and Middle Ages.Thracian time and Middle Ages.
There are many churches with
specific architecture.

9. The Rock-hewn Churches of Ivanovo are a
group of monolithic churches, chapels
and monasteries hewn out of solid rock and
completely different from other monastery
complexes in Bulgaria.

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12. Arts of painting from the beginning of 20 and 21
century reflect Bulgarian customs, folk traditions and
the beauty of the nature.
century reflect Bulgarian customs, folk traditions and
the beauty of the nature.
Vladimir Dimitrov- Maystora

13. Zlatyu Boyadzhiev
Dora Boneva

14. Vezhdi Rashidov
Georgi Chapkanov

15. “Saedinenie”
(“Compound”)
PlovdivPlovdiv
“Sveta Sofia”- Sofia

16. Boris HristovBoris Hristov
Gena
Dimitrova
Rayna
Kabaivanska

17. Traditional Bulgarian
music has had moremusic has had more
international success,
due to the breakout of
the Mystery of
Bulgarian voices- a
woman's choir that
has topped world
music.

18. Bulgarian folklore, customs
and cuisine

19. Bulgaria is a small country, but is divided into
seven folklore areas:
Folklore and
culture areas
seven folklore areas:

20. Rhodope area

21. Thracian area

22. Pirin area

23. Northern area

24. Shoppe area

25. Two of the most popular Bulgarian
customs - Lazaruvane
This holiday is celebrated one
week before Easter. Girls are
adorned with wreaths of spring
flowers, and they go round theflowers, and they go round the
houses with songs and wishes. In
the evening they throw the
wreaths somewhere in the river
and predict the future.
-Survakane
The first of January in the early
morning the boys go round the
houses with decorated cornel sticks
called "survakarki" and bless the hosts.

26. EASTER
At the heart of Easter painted
and decorated Easter eggs. In
Bulgaria, using various
techniques such as painting Traditionally for Easter is Kozunak –techniques such as painting
with wax.
Traditionally for Easter is Kozunak –
a sweet bread.

27. CHRISTMAS EVE
Christmas Eve is dedicated to theChristmas Eve is dedicated to the
home. The salient features is ahome. The salient features is a
festive dinner. Tradition dictatesfestive dinner. Tradition dictates
that the table is laden withthat the table is laden with
vegetarian foods.vegetarian foods.

28. Bulgarian folklore has a merit to
the world cultural heritage

29. Bulgarian song "DelyoBulgarian song "Delyo -- the rebel" has gonethe rebel" has gone
into space with the Voyager space stationinto space with the Voyager space station
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wlev-fNqDp4

30. The Bulgarian art can’t be described, it must
be felt with the heart!
Thank you for yourThank you for your
attention!attention!