4 celebrations in Bulgaria:

JUNE 2 - DAY OF BOTEV AND DIED FOR FREEDOM AND INDEPENDENCE OF BULGARIA

The date is the death of the Bulgarian poet and revolutionary Hristo Botev (June 2, 1876).

SEPTEMBER 22 - DAY OF BULGARIAN INDEPENDENCE

On 22 September Bulgaria celebrates one of the most significant events in recent history. On this date in
1908 the Bulgarian state, one of the oldest in Europe, declared its independence.

TSVETNICA (PALM SUNDAY)

On this day we celebrate Palm Sunday. In the hands carry twigs - willow, of periwinkle, rosemary, olive,
laurel and spring flowers.

FEBRUARY 19: BULGARIANS BOW TO NATIONAL HERO VASIL LEVSKI

In February 19, the Bulgarian people worship the work of Vasil Levski - the Apostle of Freedom.

5 foreign celebrations around of the world:

The Fuji Shibazakura Festival-Japan

This springtime floral extravaganza sees the blooming of hundreds of thousands of Shibazakura flowers
at the base of Mount Fuji in Japan. For the best experience visiting these vibrant blooms, you'll want to
bring along your flower power gals.

Dia De Los Muertos-Mexico

Celebrating the lives of loved ones who’ve passed away is at the core of this Mexican tradition. But the
colorful, marigold-filled altars and graveside flower installations combined with parades and Aztec rituals
that are meant to bring the spirits to life for the day feel anything but somber. Día de los Muertos, which
takes place on November 2, brings families and friends out in big groups, many donning traditional
skeleton makeup and colorful costumes.

Oktoberfest-Germany

The carnival heard round the world, Oktoberfest is Germany’s most famous gathering of locals and
tourists alike. Taking place over a couple of weeks in October every year, this Munich pop-up of tented
beer halls brings out the loudest and most traditionally clad revelers around.

Harbin Ice Festival-China

China’s Harbin Ice Festival begins at the end of December and continues through the month of February.
Massive ice sculptures are built for the festival, drawing millions of people from China and around the
world to see the snowy spectacles.

August Moon Festival- Greece

Greece’s full moon festival falls in August every year and visitors flock to some of the biggest historic
sites – like Acropolis and the Roman Agora – for performances through the night. Events usually start a
day or two before the full moon and include theatrical performances, poetry readings, concerts and
more in over a hundred archaeological sites, monuments and museums throughout the country.