{"id":10013,"date":"2025-07-20T14:30:23","date_gmt":"2025-07-20T14:30:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/feelbulgaria.net\/?p=10013"},"modified":"2025-07-31T11:06:54","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T11:06:54","slug":"festivali-avgust","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/feelbulgaria.net\/en\/2025\/07\/20\/festivali-avgust\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer festivals in August: where to feel the Bulgarian spirit this summer"},"content":{"rendered":"
Summer in Bulgaria is a time of colorful festivals that revive traditions and introduce us to the richness of the Bulgarian spirit. Especially in August, the entire country is filled with a festive atmosphere - from the mountain peaks to the seashores. If you are wondering where you can truly experience this summer, feel the Bulgarian spirit<\/strong>, get ready for an inspiring journey through the most iconic events of the season. Pack your backpack and let's discover the magic of Bulgarian summer festivals together!<\/p>\n Traditional bagpipes, folk dances and authentic costumes under the open sky in the spirit of the old Bulgarian festivals.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Thousands of smiling people, gathered from all over the world, celebrate together to the rhythm of Bulgarian music.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Picturesque places \u2013 from green mountain meadows to ancient seaside towns \u2013 transformed into a scene of the Bulgarian spirit.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n A unique atmosphere combining music, history, delicious traditional food and the famous Bulgarian hospitality.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Imagine hundreds of bagpipes playing in unison among the green hills of the Rhodope Mountains. On the first weekend of August, the small village Gel<\/strong> becomes a huge stage under the open sky. The Ilinden meadows above the village are filled with singing and dancing - a gathering of nearly 100-year tradition<\/strong>, where Rhodopean bagpipes resonate and people sing until dusk. Thousands of visitors spread out blankets and tents, share homemade meals and enjoy the majestic view and sound. Every note brings a thrill \u2013 the melody of "Delio the outlaw has come out"<\/strong> under the centuries-old pine trees can make your skin crawl. This bagpipe playing is not just a festival, but the soul of the Rhodope Mountains, gathered in one unforgettable summer weekend.<\/p>\n At the end of August in the Renaissance village Zheravna<\/strong> time stops and takes us back centuries. The International Folklore Costume Festival brings together thousands of participants and guests from near and far, all dressed in traditional Bulgarian costumes. You won\u2019t see jeans or modern T-shirts here \u2013 electronic devices and modern clothes are left aside so as not to break the magic. During the day, the meadows near Zheravna come alive with folk music, dances, crafts and ancient games, and in the evening, old songs are sung by the bonfires and horo is played under the stars. The atmosphere is so authentic that you will feel like heroes from the old days \u2013 a guest at a huge wedding or a fair from a hundred years ago. The festival in Zheravna is a unique experience that keeps the Bulgarian spirit alive and allows you not only to observe it, but also to actively participate in it.<\/p>\nHighlights<\/h2>\n
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1. Bagpipe playing in Gela \u2013 music from the heart of the Rhodope Mountains \/August 1, 2 and 3 \/<\/em><\/h2>\n

2. Festival of the folk costume in Zheravna \u2013 a journey back in time \/August 22, 23 and 24\/\u00a0<\/em><\/h2>\n

3. International Festival of Authentic Folklore \u2013 Dorkovo Village, Rhodope Mountains \/August 1, 2 and 3 \/<\/em><\/h2>\n