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Panagyurishte Gold Treasure back to hometown

Panagyurishte Gold Treasure back to hometown

4/17/2012 11:09:01 AM
With a solemn ceremony, the treasury hall in Panagyrishte was opened, where the original of the celebrated Panagyurishte Gold Treasure will be displayed for one month. Vice President Margarita Popova, Deputy PM and Interior Minister Tsvetan Tsvetanov, Minister of Culture Vezhdi Rashidov, heirs of the treasure’s discoverers, historians, curators and public figures were present at the opening. This country has inherited various cultures – Thracians, Greeks, Romans, Byzantians etc. have all lived here, and the more the world sees of us, the more it will become aware that we are a small nation of substance, the minister of culture said at the ceremony. He announced that the next stopover of the Thracian gold treasure that has been touring the world for years, will be the Czech Republic.

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Hip Hop Fest at Plovdiv Fair
Hip Hop Fest at Plovdiv Fair
6/19/2013 11:00:00 AM
Hip Hop Fest at Plovdiv Fair
Anniversary of the birth of Dr Obreiko Obreikov (1891 - 1969), the founder of the Plovdiv Fair
Anniversary of the birth of Dr Obreiko Obreikov (1891 - 1969), the founder of the Plovdiv Fair
6/17/2013 9:00:00 AM
Born on June 17, 1891 in Plovdiv, Dr. Obreikov comes from an eminent Bulgarian Revival period family.
VIDOVDEN (Vido’s day) - June 15
VIDOVDEN (Vido’s day) - June 15
6/15/2013 9:00:00 AM
That day is the feast of the last one of the hail-men family - sometimes interpreted as a brother, Vido, sometimes as a syster - Vida.
ELISSEY feastday (Liseh’s Day; St.Eliseus) - June 14
ELISSEY feastday (Liseh’s Day; St.Eliseus) - June 14
6/14/2013 9:00:00 AM
The traditional feast of Eliseus (also called Ellisey, Lisseh, Lisso or Lissey) is one of the thunder-maker feasts, alongside with German and Bartholomew.
Today is SPASSOVDEN
Today is SPASSOVDEN
6/13/2013 9:00:00 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.
VARTOLOMEY (St Bartholomew’s Day) - June 11
VARTOLOMEY (St Bartholomew’s Day) - June 11
6/11/2013 11:00:00 AM
The feast is called Vartolomey or also Varti-Lomi (in association of storm and hail).
"Plovdiv is Reading" Literary Event
"Plovdiv is Reading" Literary Event
6/11/2013 10:00:00 AM
The 11th edition of the "Plovdiv is Reading" Literary Event is taking place June 11-16.
World Environment Day
World Environment Day
6/5/2013 8:00:00 AM
World Environment Day celebrates its 41st Anniversary on 5th June 2013.
Today we celebrate "The Day of Botev and All Freedom Fighters Who Lost Their Lives for the Independence of Bulgaria"
Today we celebrate "The Day of Botev and All Freedom Fighters Who Lost Their Lives for the Independence of Bulgaria"
6/2/2013 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
Bulgaria marks the International children’s day
6/1/2013 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.