The dance routines of the Bulgarian cheerleaders, which reached the world stages, do not represent the usual entertaining dances of this type. They are full of risky movements and choreographic elements borrowed from rhythmic gymnastics, acrobatics and sports dances. And maybe because they appreciate the beauty, technique and work of their girls, in Bulgaria’s town of Pazardzhik everybody easily recognize the girls from "The Mystery" in the street. You can read more about the Bulgarian "Queens of cheerleading", as coach Verginia Nesheva calls them, in Radio Bulgaria’s publication Mystery cheerleading team conquers European and world stages.
On November 15, the second longest fasting in the Bulgarian Orthodox tradition begins, which is preparation for the celebration of the Nativity of Jesus Christ. It is believed that, although it lasts 40 days, the Christ's Nativity fast is not as..
After the Russo-Turkish war of 1878, with the Treaty of Berlin, the Bulgarian ethnic land was divided. Northern Dobrudja was handed over to Romania, and Nis and Pirot regions - to Serbia. The Principality of Bulgaria, a vassal of the Ottoman Empire,..
The biggest holiday for Muslims, which marks the end of the Hajj pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca, is Eid al-Adha. It begins in the evening hours of the day of Arife (June 27), when Muslims pay respect to their deceased relatives..
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