Etar Ethnographic Museum is great fun and educational too! Here you can find out about traditional Bulgarian arts and crafts and investigate the water driven equipment powered by the river which winds its way through the beautiful grounds of the museum. There is a full programme of events throughout the year, including opportunities to learn… Continue reading Etar Ethnographic Museum
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Happy Women’s Day !
Bulgaria celebrates International Women's Day today. Over the years it has varied in importance and is now largely an opportunity for children to thank their mothers and for husbands to thank their wives. Camping Veliko Tarnovo wishes all our women customers and staff a wonderful International Women's Day. Wishing you good health and happiness today… Continue reading Happy Women’s Day !
It’s Grandmother March Day in Bulgaria !
March 1st is the Baba Marta holiday in Bulgaria. For the next few days, everyone we meet in Bulgaria will be giving and receiving red and white trinkets, called Martenitsi. They are often in the form of bracelets or a pair of dolls, which you attach to your clothes. Martenitsi are worn until you see… Continue reading It’s Grandmother March Day in Bulgaria !
Life In Bulgaria
Interview with Pavla Stefanova, After Breakfast, Videosat Channel We had the privilege of being interviewed by Pavla Stefanova for the After Breakfast chat show on Videosat, Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria. Life in Bulgaria, why build a campsite, Car Boot Sales and Easter Party games are some of the interesting topics of conversation. Watch the interview on our blog.
St Lazarovden
A lovely traditional event at the campsite today ! The young girls from the village celebrate St Lazarovden. Wearing traditional costume of their local area the group visit their neighbours and dance and sing folklore songs of love, happiness, health and prosperity. In times past the group would receive in return small gifts, eggs and… Continue reading St Lazarovden
Folklore Pictures
A few photographs from last night's Folklore event. We have passed on your thanks to the Singing Group for an excellent repertoire of traditional singing and dancing. On behalf of the Singing Group our thanks to everyone that attended and gave the Group such a huge round of applause !
Folklore Evening
Dragizhevo Village Folklore Group will be performing at the campsite on 21st May, Thursday evening at 7.00 pm. Our local group will sing a collection of famous Bulgarian traditional songs. They will also be dancing the "Xoro", which is a style of dance unique to Bulgaria and will also be available to teach anyone who… Continue reading Folklore Evening
Celebration Of Arts & Song
The Sixth Municipal Celebration of Arts and Song Lyaskovets Municipality invite you to The Sixth Municipal Celebration of Arts and Song. The celebration will be held at Dragizhevo Village Hall on 17th May 2015, 10.00 am There will be a range of performances from amateur dramatics, singing choirs and chilrdens plays all performed by local… Continue reading Celebration Of Arts & Song