CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS IN BLAGOEVGRAD

 

Blagoevgrad keeps the old traditions and customs, be it the colorful Surva at the beginning of the year, Orata kopata with the big fires or Nikulden with the delicious fish. Here we will tell you when, what and where is happening in the capital of the Southwest.

surva

 

In the neighborhoods of Blagoevgrad and the surrounding villages, a state of emergency reigns on January 1 - Surva! Boys and girls with scary masks roam the streets and entertain the public. At the end of the festivities, usually the first Sunday of the year, all groups meet in the center of Blagoevgrad.  

dates

  • 01.01.2023 - in some neighborhoods in Blagoevgrad and in the villages Logodazh, Padesh, Zelen Dol and Leshko. 
  • 08.01.2023 - in Blagoevgrad, start 10.30 am on the Courthouse Square (ul. Todor Aleksandrov), end - on the afternoon on the Theater Square (pl. Georgi Izmirliev) 

YORDANOV DAY

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dates

  • 06.01.2023, 10.30 am in Blagoevgrad, Breach in front of the Opera Square (Pl. Makedonia) 

Sv. Haralampii

 

Every year on the 10th of February, the oldest church in Blagoevgrad, the Church of the Introduction of the Virgin in the Old Town, is filled with people. On this day, St. Charalampius, the patron saint of beekeepers, is honored. On long tables arranged in the shape of a cross, people place the brought jars of honey that they have produced themselves, label them and attach a church candle to them. The moment when all the candles light up and form a fiery cross is impressive. Consecrated honey is taken home and brings health and luck to the house. 

dates

  • 10.02.2023, Church of the Introduction of the Virgin, Благоевград

трифон зарезан

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Date: 

  • 14.02.2023 

orata kopata / sirni zagovezni

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Дата: 

  • 26.02.2023

цветница

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Дата: 

  • 09.04.2023 

великден

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Дата: 

  • 16.04.2023  

архангелова задушница

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Дата: 

  • 04.11.2023 

никулден

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Дата: 

  • 06.12.2023 

коледа

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Дата: 

  • 25.12.2023 

what else to do in blagoevgrad

  • Blagoevgrad with a local guide - See here the different guided tours that you can visit.
  • Mountain routes - Blagoevgrad is nestled in the skirts of Rila and you can touch the mountain without having to get in a car. Take a look at our proposals for a walk through the forest, tours start from the city center. 
  • Trekking/Running/Mountain Biking - The more sporty of you can explore several trekking routes in the area. For the most sporty, we have ideas for mountain runs or bike rides. 
  • Two days in Blagoevgrad - If you stay more than one day in the city, see our ideas for Two days in Blagoevgrad. 
  • Blagoevgrad with children - Blagoevgrad has a lot to offer the little ones. Families with children are welcome! 
  • In the area - Do not miss to explore the wonderful places around Blagoevgrad. 

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