Culinary Holidays and Name Days in Bulgaria on August 11 – Traditions, Flavors, and Unity
Day of Spirituality and Gourmet Moments
On August 11, Bulgarian regions come alive with summer aromas and culinary tradition. This day unites honoring Saint Eupla from the Orthodox calendar with celebrating name days of Alexander, Vasil, Makarii, Kalinik, and others. The combination creates an atmosphere of family tables, friendly gatherings, and culinary inspiration.
Festive Table Traditions
In towns and villages, hosts choose the best of seasonal products: fresh tomatoes, roasted peppers, eggplants, cucumbers. Classic dishes include:
- shopska salad
- ice-cold refreshing tarator
- banitsa with white cheese or pumpkin
- kebapcheta and mixed grill
- seafood like mussels and scallops
Modern Interpretations
Today's festive tables increasingly combine old with new – vegetarian banitsa, salads with goat cheese, homemade desserts with organic products. Recipes are exchanged between generations, and name day celebrants invite not only relatives but also neighbors, treating them to fruits and compotes from markets.
Social Significance
Such holidays strengthen community bonds, revive interest in Bulgarian gastronomic roots and cultivate respect for home-cooked food. They provide a stage for local producers – from farm estates to colorful stands at open markets, where seasonal products are at their peak.
Conclusion
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August 11 is more than a name day – it is a day of shared food, memory of tradition and openness to the new, which unites Bulgarians around the table and the values of hospitality.
Коментари (30)
LUDATA
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bg_gost
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AS
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BG_GOST
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xd
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p. Димитров
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FAN_45
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as
11.08.2025, 15:13Типичен български ентусиазъм за храната и традициите! Колко хубаво е да се радваме на сезонните вкусове.
bat_vasko
11.08.2025, 15:13факт!
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ninja
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МАЙСТОРА
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ninja
11.08.2025, 16:58факт!
Л. Тодоров
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krisko_bg1997
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NOCOMMENT
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zlata_koti1978
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факт
11.08.2025, 17:22факт!
DARKANGEL
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LUDATA
11.08.2025, 17:43Лудница! Лятото е за ядене и купон 😄🍅!
blagoi
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