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Festivals and events from the annual program of the town of Dobrinishte

Babinden (21st of January)

Reproduction of the old Bulgarian tradition of "watering and babuvane" of grandmother. Grandmothers, mothers and children dressed in folk costumes are part of a town-wide joy in town center.

 

National Day of the Republic of Bulgaria (3rd of March)

Dobrinishte officially celebrates the National holiday of the Republic of Bulgaria – 3rd of March with a solemn program, followed by laying of wreaths and flowers. The date, celebrating the Bulgarian statehood creation after five centuries of Ottoman domination, is celebrated with many performances.

 

Easter performance (April or May)

Dobrinishte welcomes the bright Christian holidays with a rich cultural program. Kids kneading "Kozunaks", painting eggs and having fun. There are wonderful folklore performances and many other surprises every year.

 

St. George's Day (6th of May)

If you want to enjoy the ancient and unique ritual "Dunking the wrists", welcome to Dobrinishte. The holiday’ motto is "To defeat the evil with the dance!"

 

Folklore Festival "Dobrinishte Summer"

Every Saturday night in July, August and September. It represents the preservation of folklore traditions and customs as a source of the constant force of the Bulgarian root and spirit. Various groups - amateur ensembles, professional ensembles, clubs, schools, groups and formations, have been participating, representing the folklore dance, verbal and musical - song art from the country and abroad.

 

Summer Cinema (every Friday night in August)

It takes place in town square.

 

Feast of Dobrinishte town (22nd of September)

With a brass band and with the talented performances of tamateur ensembles at "Dimitar Blagoev 1925" Community center, the mountain resort celebrated its day as well as the Independence day of Republic of Bulgaria.

 

International folklore festival for dance clubs "Sharena stomna" (in October)

The festival is dedicated to dancing and many dance groups from Bulgaria, Macedonia, Greece, Serbia and other countries participate in the event. Everyone reveals the beauty, the charm and the uniqueness of their songs, dances and costumes.

 

Evenings of Dobrinishka’ Kapama (28th, 29th and 30th of December)

Culinary dinners and traditions with local dishes, dancing, songs and music.


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