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- Written by: Булка Кусаева
- Category: Holy places
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Rupite's place of power. Wang Memorial Complex
The place Rupite is located in southwest Bulgaria, 7 km from the town of Petrich. The main attractions of the area are hot springs, as well as the only long-extinct volcano called Kozhukh, and, of course, a place of power that was revered by the world-famous prophetess Vanga.
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Honey in Bulgaria. Features, types and names
Bulgarian honey has exceptional taste and unique medicinal properties. The mild climate of the country creates favorable conditions for the development of this area. The abundance of honey-bearing herbs, as well as the almost complete absence of heavy industry, contributes to the collection of environmentally friendly honey. A large amount of honey is produced for export, and Bulgarian beekeeping products are always present at international exhibitions along with rose oil, wine and yogurt. On average, the country produces (for export) 5-6 tons of honey per year, mainly for the European Union, 5 € liter.
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- Category: Recipes
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How to make rose oil from petals at home
The oilseed rose is rightfully considered the national symbol of Bulgaria. Products based on rose oil are very popular around the world. Every summer, Bulgarians and guests of the country gather in the city of Kazanlak and celebrate the holiday magnificently roses. The country's climate is ideal for growing. Roses are mainly grown in mountain valleys, well warmed by the sun, sheltered from the wind by mountain ranges. In addition to plantations, roses also decorate private gardens, cities and parks. A lot of wild rose grows in Bulgaria; in the mountain forests you can find thickets of rose hips.
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- Written by: Alina Zarubezhnova
- Category: Souvenirs
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Bulgarian souvenirs overview
Despite what people say, tourism remains the major source of income in Bulgaria. Profit from a lavender cultivation, honey gathering and cattle breeding has nothing to do with earnings that the state and its citizens get from a tourist flow.
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Review of cider in Bulgaria
Summer in Bulgaria is quite hot, drinking cider is one of the ways to combat overheating. On a hot day, you can see many Bulgarians cooling off with a glass of beer, but for those who are not fans of beer, there is an excellent option - cider. In Bulgaria, cider is called “sider”. This drink was first made by the French from fermented apple juice. Its strength is usually no more than 8 degrees.
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- Category: Traditions
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Cooker games or carnival in Bulgarian
Kukers usually appear in the winter season, which is partly understandable; in the summer the sun would hardly allow them to stay in such costumes for a long time. According to tradition, Kukers drive away evil spirits and creatures from a person’s home and household, and also win over good patrons of a good harvest.
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Purple Gold of Bulgaria: Where to Find Stunning Lavender Fields
The flowering time of lavender in Bulgaria is from mid-June to late August, although some fields can still delight the eye even in September. Interestingly, if you place beehives in a lavender field, you can obtain honey with a lavender aroma, although unfortunately, beehives are not observed in Bulgarian fields. Surprisingly, Bulgaria has a considerable amount of lavender flowers overall.