People

BUT WHY HAS THIS RIGHT ...? :) In Bulgaria, time passes more slowly. Everywhere. SMILE! Maybe it's the weather, maybe different air - Bulgarians will always find a lot of reasons to be happy.

Bulgarians are an extremely hospitable and kind people. Everyone who has ever been to this Balkan state has certainly noticed this national feature. Openness, readiness to help in every situation, cordiality are the advantages that affect the positive attitude of guests and allow them to feel comfortable here.

Bulgarians are characterized by peace and balance. Bulgarians start their day with a cup of coffee and never miss a lunch break, which often lasts even over an hour. Feasting is a national tradition. The table should bend with dishes.

Bulgarians love and worship their traditions and rich history. Holidays are celebrated here with panache and observance of all customs that have been cultivated for centuries. Even in small towns you will find monuments that will tell you about past events related to a given place. Every Bulgarian and every Bulgarian are proud not only of their country, but also of the city, so we will gladly tell you about its history and monuments.

The character of the nation is reflected in its traditions and culture. Faithfulness to the past and a kind of conservatism allowed the Bulgarians to preserve old customs. The old rite of the "dance of fire", consisting of walking on hot coals, is until now considered one of the most characteristic elements of the Bulgarian cultural heritage. As previously believed, this rite was to protect against evil and predict the future. Nowadays, walking on coals is a beautiful and unusual tradition, accompanied by playing the drum and bagpipes.

Bulgarians live longer than other nations. According to scientists, this is due to low stress levels, regular physical activity and ... bacteria contained in Bulgarian yoghurts. Inhabitants of this country like to play sports, eat healthy foods, and approach life extremely positively. That is why centenarians in this country do not surprise anyone.

The importance of some gestures in Bulgarians is different from their importance in other countries. Nodding means opposition, shaking sideways means agreement.

Short facts:
Bulgarians constitute about 83% of the population, Turks: 9%, Roma over 3%, Romanians 1.5% and others about 3.5%
Religion: Orthodoxy - 73.6%, Independent Christians - 7.2%, Protestantism - 1.1%, Catholicism - 1%, Islam - 12.6%, Non-religious - 4%, Tribal religions - 0.1%,
Jehovah's Witnesses - 0.4%

Famous Bulgarians
John Vincent Atanasoff
Computer programmer of Bulgarian descent, born in America. His great merit is that he can be considered the creator of the first electronic computer, along with his companion Clifford Berry. The so-called Atanasoff-Berry Computer was created in 1939. It was an extremely slow machine, requiring constant operator control.

Balkan Wales
Is a Bulgarian folk music singer. Her song "Izlel je Delio hajdutin" is known not only in Bulgaria, but also in the world. It was recorded on the Voyager Golden Record, which in 1977 was launched into space on two probes.

Hristo Stoiczkow
The most famous footballer in Bulgaria, former FC Barcelona player. At the 1994 World Cup, he became the top scorer of the tournament and Bulgaria finished 4th. FIFA Footballer of the Year from 1994, winner of the Golden Ball and Golden Shoe.

Ivan Vazov
Writer, poet, playwright. He is called the father of Bulgarian literature. He wrote patriotic, personal poetry, novels, short stories, and travel sketches. His greatest work is the novel "Under the Yoke", written "to strengthen hearts". The events described in it are related to the April Uprising in Bulgaria in 1876. The work shows the strength of the Bulgarian nation, the mood prevailing before the outbreak of fighting, as well as the daily life of Bulgarian villages and towns.

Hristo Shopow
World famous actor. He plays in Bulgarian productions, but is also known for such films as "Karol, the man who became pope", "Passion", "Spartacus"

Lili Ivanov
One of the most famous Bulgarian singers. For Bulgaria, it's like Madonna for the world. He has 31 albums, 500 singles and about 10,000 live concerts.

Kubrat Pulew
A boxer who can boast of great achievements. In his amateur career he was repeatedly a champion in heavy and super heavy weight, and in 2008 he became European champion. From 2012, he was the European Champion of the EBU (European Boxing Union) in heavy weight.

Vasko Vasilev
Extremely talented musician and violinist. He has won many international competitions - "Jacques Thibaud" in Paris, "Carl Flesch" in London and "Paganini" in Italy. In 1994 he became the youngest concertmaster of the Royal Opera House in London. His music is characterized by a combination of classical music with modern sound. He has played concerts in 40 countries. He performed with world-famous artists such as Michael Jackson, Madonna, Sting, Lili Ivanova, Placido Domingo and others.

Wang
Quacks and clairvoyant. She is known all over the world. Wanga at the age of 12 lost her sight as a result of a terrible storm that lifted her into the air and threw her to the ground. She hurt her eyes then and from that moment she began to see "differently". She predicted the future. Hundreds of people lined up in a queue to Wangi, including politicians.
Prophecies that have come true include Stalin's death, the collapse of the USSR, the sinking of the Kursk submarine, and the assault on the World Trade Center.