National and traditional holidays
Folklore, customs, festivals, and celebrations of important dates and traditions.
Fiery Tradition: The World of St. Marina in Bulgarian Rituals
On July 17, the Orthodox community celebrates Saint Marina the Great Martyr, accompanying the day with ancient rituals related to fire, water, and folk wisdom.
Ancient Rituals Come to Life: The Magic of Goreschnitsa in Bulgarian Villages
The traditional folk holiday Goreshnitsi reveals unique rituals related to health, fertility, and meteorological beliefs that are preserved in certain Bulgarian regions.
Saint Julia: An Unwavering Spirit Amidst the Trials of Faith
The Orthodox Church commemorates the memory of Saint Julia - a remarkable woman who preserves her Christian conviction even in the harshest conditions of slavery and persecution.
The traditional Enyovski ritual at the Ethnographic Museum
On June 24, 2025, the Ethnographic Museum in Burgas will organize the celebration of Eniovden, where visitors will be able to participate in the weaving of a traditional Eniov wreath made of 77 and a half herbs, collected at dawn. The event will commemorate the birth of St. John the Baptist and will also include a demonstration of the Eniova buria costume.