What is it to be a Bulgarian? Well, I guess there is no simple answer to that question. What makes a person to be a part of a nation is an inner feeling of pride and understanding of different traditions and behaviors embedded in the national psychology. And we might not be a rich country, but of traditions we have a lot!
The Bulgarian state was established in 681. During its many centuries of existence, the country managed to keep some of its pagan traditions, mix them with Christian rituals, and create a folklore, fit for the high-spirited, feisty and brave inhabitants of its lands. As a true Bulgarian, I am happy to present to you some of our unique traditions that cannot be found anywhere else in the world.
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