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Between poetry and photography – an interview with Teodora Lalova
Art seems to flow from her, and her education in International and European Business Law does not prevent her from being both a poet and a photographer.
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The last sunset
A video premiere and a meeting-conversation with the creative team of the dance-theater performance raise the topic of environmental protection.
ALI premieres the video for "Don't Hate Me"
In their fifth single, the alternative rock band lays out harsh truths with perfectly polished details and an emotional scale beyond the music.
Back to the Future and Bulgarian lyrics in the new song by "Bloodrush" - "Will We Burn Together?"
The young band marks the next page in their history with the premiere on their YouTube channel, and the track is a brilliant introduction to the portion of new music with which Kosyo, Marty and Mitko make a strong return to the native musical landscape.
Second edition of a regional project on "Artificial Intelligence and Ethics"
Algorithms and algorithmic systems are an integral part of our daily lives. They are present in the social networks and applications we use, in online shopping, in the media we follow, in healthcare, and in many other areas of social life and economic order.
Marco da Silva Ferreira closes ONE DANCE WEEK 2022
The show BISON will be presented on June 5 at the Boris Hristov House of Culture. The show BISON by one of the most prominent Portuguese talents, Marco da Silva Ferreira, will close ONE DANCE WEEK 2022 on June 5, at 18:00 PM, at the Boris Hristov House of Culture....
14th edition of the Antistatic Festival
Between May 28 and June 6, the 14th edition of "Antistatic" will be held in Sofia - live - which seems to be more important than ever. Between May 28 and June 6, the 14th edition of "Antistatic" will be held in Sofia - live, which seems to be more important than ever. After an extremely...
Exhibition "The Covers of Pras-Press" - February 25th at the Sofia Press gallery-bookstore
Believe it or not, stress is one of the most important factors determining not only the results of our training and diet, but also our overall health and quality of life. BECOME A VIRTUE ♥ PRAS-PRESS Newspaper turns four, still uneducated, young and...
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"A Day in Pictures"
"One day, one trip to Melnik and its surroundings is the reason for the creation of this exhibition."
With Bulgaria in the heart
Some may not accept the fact that a girl transforms into a kuker (given the custom from the past). For those who love traditions, it may be enjoyable and a step back in time.
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The books that will make 2020 memorable
The year was difficult, but it passed by quite quickly, and it also gave us a lot of free time for reading, which should be considered a pleasant unexpected gift. BECOME A VIRTUE ♥ The year was difficult, but it passed by quite quickly, and it also gave us a lot of free time...
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About "The Seven Deaths of Maria Callas" – a performance by Marina Abramović
The musical as a genre is still a new concept for the Bulgarian theater scene, despite the increasingly frequent attempts with famous authors and titles. On September 1, the Bavarian State Opera opened its new season with a different performance - "The Seven Deaths of Maria Callas" by Marina...
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Back to the Future and Bulgarian lyrics in the new song by "Bloodrush" - "Will We Burn Together?"
The young band marks the next page in their history with the premiere on their YouTube channel, and the track is a brilliant introduction to the portion of new music with which Kosyo, Marty and Mitko make a strong return to the native musical landscape.
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Five galleries in Sofia you might not know about
No matter how well we know Sofia, regardless of whether we were born or just live in it, BECOME A VIRTUE ♥ No matter how well we know Sofia, regardless of whether we were born or just live in it, there always remain some undiscovered places that are literally under our noses,...
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On "The Border" between myth and reality we encounter the great social theme of difference
We know Scandinavia as one of the freest societies today. However, that is not what the Swedish film “Border” tells us, photo: bordermovie.us / Neon We know Scandinavia as one of the freest societies today. However, that is not what the Swedish film “Border” tells us,...
"18% Gray" - Masterpieces Are Born in Excess
"18% Gray" by Viktor Chouchkov - Son has recently been released in theaters and, as usual, those who read the book expect to compare it with the film. Factually, they will find many discrepancies, but the tone remains the same. photo: Chouchkov brothers studio "18% Gray" by Viktor...
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"Man with Binoculars" - poetry by Natalia Ivanova
Natalia Ivanova is one of those young poets who do not shout with their work, but write somehow secluded within themselves, Natalia Ivanova is one of those young poets who do not shout with their work, but write somehow secluded within themselves, without, however, remaining locked in the zone of the personal...
Daniela Nyberg's new poetry collection – poetry of salvation
Daniela Nyberg's new poetry collection is titled "In the City of Salvation", but the poems in it are so moving that the book could easily be called "Poetry of Salvation". photo: Milen Slavov Daniela Nyberg's new poetry collection is titled "In the City of...
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People from Munich – interview with Svetlana Kamps
In addition to her professional translations, Svetlana Kamps is known for the initiative "Good Meeting", "Tales and Cocoa" - a stage for meeting beloved Bulgarian creators at literary readings, the charity event "Christmas in a Box" and the puppet workshop "Puppeteria",...
On the occasion of Bear's Day (Andreevden), WWF tells the story of the bear Zhivko
Saved from a potential massacre, Zhivko enjoys his new home The WWF rescue team carried out a successful operation to relocate a bear identified as a problem bear. This is the second time in the history of Bulgaria that such an operation has taken place with the aim of...
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A school of the future opened its doors in Bankya
This fall, the first "smart" school of its kind in Bulgaria opened its doors in the town of Bankya, combining concern for environmental protection with entirely new teaching methods.
Open your eyes, the animals are disappearing
Along with the climate crisis and habitat loss, wildlife crime is another severe challenge to the environment in which we live and thrive.
WWF launches campaign dedicated to combating wildlife crime
A joint report by WWF and TRAFFIC identifies wildlife crime as “the second most significant threat to biodiversity after habitat loss.”
"3100: Running and Self-Transcendence" introduces us to the superhuman crossing of the boundaries of the physical dimension
The eternal dance of spirit and matter has never ceased to disturb man since time immemorial. The synthesis between the two is at the heart of every religion and philosophy, be it Eastern or Western, ancient or modern.The eternal dance of spirit and matter has never ceased to disturb man since...
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"Call for Zoos" - a campaign by the animal protection organization "Four Paws"
A month ago, FOUR PAWS published a detailed report on the conditions in 16 operating zoos in Bulgaria and today a new stage in the development of the initiative begins. The campaign of the Animal Protection Organization FOUR PAWS #CallForZoos is gaining more and more...
Sacred bleeding according to the moon phase – what stage of life are you in?
Believe it or not, stress is one of the most important factors determining not only the results of our training and diet, but also our overall health and quality of life. It is well known that the female cycle (the period from the start of menstrual bleeding to the end of menstruation)...
WWF's Panda Labs and Youth Are Changing the "Future of Food"
80 participants entered the competition for ideas in the second hackathon of the youth innovation program On April 16-18, 2021, the second hackathon of the youth innovation program Panda Labs, organized by WWF Bulgaria, was held. The topic...
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"God created water, and man created wine"
Trifon Zarezan is one of the most revered holidays in the Bulgarian lands. Ethnographers believe that it dates back to the times when the Thracians inhabited our lands, and its rituals are connected with the turbulent spring celebrations in honor of Dionysus -...
The Ancient Land and the Spells of the Kukeri
Kuker is a traditional Bulgarian custom that takes place in the first days of the New Year and during the Cheese Festival. Kuker games are part of our Thracian heritage. The meaning of the word kuker is "tall, masked people", as those participating in the ritual...
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Rusalii and Kalushari - ancient rituals for health and fortune
Our lands have an ancient history. Here customs from ancient times are preserved, which today still attract the curiosity of the viewer. The most famous characters in our folk ritual games are the kukeri, the nestinari and the koledari. The participants in these games constitute secret male...
For freedom and the Bulgarian spirit – a teacher saves an entire village with just music and a big heart
Gloomy, lonely and sinking into ruin – this is how most Bulgarian villages look today. Gone are the blooming gardens, the freshly mown fields and the smell of freedom. Only here and there, through the broken windows, the spirits of those who have left not only this...
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The Princely Monastery near the village of Ravna – the “stone library” of the Bulgarians
The monastery near the village of Ravna, Provadia region, functions as the main headquarters of the Preslav Literary School photo: muzei-provadia.com BECOME A VIRTUE ♥ The monastery near the village of Ravna, Provadia region, functions as the main headquarters of the Preslav Literary School and...
The nobles of the First Bulgarian Kingdom
Medieval Bulgarian history is marked by extremes. After the incredible rise, a lightning fall follows. BECOME A VIRTUE ♥Medieval Bulgarian history is marked by extremes. After the incredible rise, a lightning fall follows. Caesar Tervel...
Trebelius – the Bulgarian Christian ruler in a 17th century French tragedy.
It is amazing how the name of Trebelius (Tervel) has become imprinted in the minds of representatives of Catholic circles. It has become a byword for a worthy Christian ruler BECOME A VIRTUE ♥ As the basis for the narrative, this not very popular...
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Routes in Rila: "Urdini Lakes" - beauty, tranquility and more
On the last Saturday of October we went on a one-day hike in Rila. We passed by two of the famous Seven Rila Lakes, saw two more from afar, and then descended the Urdina River valley and walked along the "Urdina" lakes. The weather was wonderful,...
The Renaissance spirit of "Etar" - traditions in the heart of Bulgaria
"In previous museum exhibitions, the viewer could not be put in direct contact with the past reality. All this was the reason - for the idea to be born in me to create a functioning open-air museum - so that the past could become visible, easy to...
Yaylata, Dupkata, Ashalaka, Tyulenovo: historical finds, extreme walks and seascapes all in one
I love the sea… actually, no – I adore the sea. The sea. Despite all the concrete poured there, there are still pieces of paradise left. I know them all and I visit them whenever I can. I just… I recently discovered not one, but several more of them. Where? Near Kavarna. If I don't...
The most beautiful parks in Japan
Japan is an increasingly popular destination for excursions and tourism, and for good reason. Japan is an increasingly popular destination for excursions and tourism, and for good reason. In addition to being the land of the rising sun, Japan is also a country with a huge variety of flowers and plant species, as well as some...
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A project of human thought or of God's providence – three architectural masterpieces that have stood the test of time
We have often marveled at the extraordinary architectural achievements of people from the past. We have often wondered how it is possible that hundreds of thousands of years ago, humanity had such profound knowledge in the fields of mathematics, engineering, and construction,...
The Pink City of Jaipur – India
Have you read the tales of princes and princesses from distant, unknown and exotic lands who live in the most wonderful and beautiful palaces? Sure, yes! But have you ever wondered what they looked like and if they exist, what do they look like now? Welcome to the pink city...
10 destinations for a vegetarian trip
Every vegetarian who loves to travel but sticks to their principles has inevitably faced the problem of "vegetarian food while traveling". Every vegetarian who loves to travel but sticks to their principles has inevitably faced the problem...