“The world lasts because it laughs” – Radoy Ralin, a Bulgarian poet and satirist

Do you know why in the city of Gabrovo, according to the saying, cats do not have tails? 
You will find the answer to this question in the slides. 

April 1st or April Fools’ Day is celebrated in many countries, including Bulgaria. Did you know that the city of Gabrovo is known as Bulgaria’s Capital of Humour and Satire? It hosts the Museum House of Humour and Satire – a perfect destination for your next trip around Bulgaria. You can find the museum’s website on this link. Gabrovo is in the heart of Bulgaria, and makes a wonderful starting point for exploring the area. Here are some more ideas of what else to do in and around Gabrovo. Do not miss the unique Etar open air ethnographic museum.

This year, April is the month when the Easter festivities start in Bulgaria. 
April 24th marks Lazarovden (St. Lazarus Day), followed by Tsvetnitsa (Palm Sunday) on the 25th (more in the slides). The following week is The Great Week that leads to Easter, which this year falls on May 2nd. You will find out more about the Easter traditions in the May issue of the Bulgarian Culture Corner.  

Please enjoy a traditional dance by the Lazarki girls, performed on Lazarovden and a Kozunak recipe – the traditional Easter sweet bread that is made on Thursday, Friday or Saturday before Easter.