Cultural-historical Heritage and National Identity – Page 19

The Bulgarian tradition of decorating with martenitsa

The traditions associated with 1 March mark the transition between winter and spring and date back to the pre-Christian era. The most famous and widespread of them is the decoration with martenitsas of twisted white and red thread. It is believed that they protect against various dangers and ensure a smooth transition to the new season. In Bulgaria today they are worn by all people, regardless of their age. They are also hung on animals and fruit trees. […]

Румена Калчева2021-03-02T10:13:54+02:00Sunday, 28 February 2021|Categories: Cultural-historical Heritage and National Identity|

2020 – successful and important for Bulgarian archaeology

The National Archaeological Institute with a Museum at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (NAIM at BAS) opened the fourteenth national archaeological exhibition “Bulgarian Archaeology 2020” on 11 February 2021. The opening was attended by the President of the Republic of Bulgaria Rumen Radev, the Deputy Mayor of Sofia Assoc. Prof. Todor Chobanov and the President of BAS Prof. Julian Revalski, Full Member of the Academy. […]

Румена Калчева2021-02-16T10:06:59+02:00Friday, 12 February 2021|Categories: Cultural-historical Heritage and National Identity|

The exhibition “Bulgarian Archaeology 2020” presents over 350 exhibits from Prehistory to the Middle Ages

The National Archaeological Institute with a Museum at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (NAIM at BAS) is going to present the fourteenth national archaeological exhibition "Bulgarian Archaeology 2020" from 12 February to 2 May 2021. Traditionally, the exhibition shows the most interesting finds and rich illustrative material from the field work of Bulgarian archaeologists in the previous year. It is organized on the occasion of the Archaeologist's Day, 14 February. "Despite the serious difficulties caused by the spread of the coronavirus in Bulgaria, 2020 was a very important and successful year for Bulgarian archaeology. Our work covered large-scale rescue excavations and numerous planned studies throughout the country. We received funding for more than 100 projects," said the director of NAIM at BAS, Assoc. Prof. Dr. [...]

Румена Калчева2021-02-10T12:52:05+02:00Tuesday, 9 February 2021|Categories: Cultural-historical Heritage and National Identity, Selected|

“Awake Bulgaria” collected messages from all continents

Representatives of IEFSEM – BAS participated, on 17 December, in the last meeting for the year of the Council for Work with Bulgarians Abroad to the Vice President of the Republic of Bulgaria, at which the successful implementation of the initiative “Awake Bulgaria” was reported. The Institute of Ethnology and Folklore with Ethnographic Museum at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences is the main partner in the initiative and, in addition to its expert work, it has been actively involved in its promotion outside the boundaries of the country. […]

Румена Калчева2020-12-22T09:40:58+02:00Friday, 18 December 2020|Categories: Cultural-historical Heritage and National Identity|

International Scientific Conference “Between the Worlds: Magic, Miracles and Mysticism”

The International Scientific Conference “Between the Worlds: Magic, Miracles, and Mysticism” (BEW 2020) will be held on 29-31 October 2020 in Sofia with working language English. It is part of the series “Between the Worlds” (the first scientific forum was held in 2017) and is funded by the Bulgarian Science Fund at the Ministry of Education and Science under the programme to support international forums in Bulgaria. The organizing committee of the conference is international and includes both established scientists and young researchers and PhD students. […]

Румена Калчева2020-10-29T11:04:19+02:00Wednesday, 28 October 2020|Categories: Cultural-historical Heritage and National Identity|

The richness of the Balkan church murals from the post-Byzantine period, collected in a bilingual monograph

In its new edition “Roads of Balkan Icon-Painters” the Institute of Art Studies of BAS will show the richness of the Balkan church murals from the post-Byzantine period. The presentation will take place from 17.00 on 13 October in “Prof. Marin Drinov” hall of BAS. […]

Румена Калчева2020-10-12T10:25:23+03:00Wednesday, 7 October 2020|Categories: Cultural-historical Heritage and National Identity|