nPosted on May 6, 2020
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Military parades and fireworks give the hint: today’s Bulgarian holiday is not necessarily meant to honor all kinds of bravery, but rather the kind of warrior bravery seen in armed forces.
Military parades and fireworks give the hint: today’s Bulgarian holiday is not necessarily meant to honor all kinds of bravery, but rather the kind of warrior bravery seen in armed forces.n
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nIt’s also St. George’s Day (see “Đurđevdan” listing below, under “Also on this date”) – and St. George is considered the patron saint of Bulgaria’s armed forces.
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nLike so many other things, I’m sure that parades are out of the question during a pandemic, but maybe the people of Sofia (the capital city) can watch a big fireworks show from their windows and balconies, porches and rooftops?
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Bulgaria is perhaps a spot many of us have never visited. I have featured photos of my favorite sightseeing destination (Buzludzha) I’d LOVE to see, if I ever get to go to Bulgaria, in this earlier post.
Bulgaria is perhaps a spot many of us have never visited. I have featured photos of my favorite sightseeing destination (Buzludzha) I’d LOVE to see, if I ever get to go to Bulgaria, in this earlier post. n
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nHere are a few more cool things to see:
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nThe Bulgarian State Monument:
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nThis monument is huge and looms over the town of Shumen like a dark and ominous presence! Built in 1981, during Bulgaria’s communist years, the monument commemorates around 1,300 years of Bulgarian history.
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| Some figures are hidden in nooks and crannies of the monument. |
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| The monument is massive. |
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nThe Eyes of God:
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nThese natural holes in a cave system really do look like they are eye-shaped!
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nThe Monument to the Soviet Army:
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| This wouldn’t be that amazing to see, except… this relief monument has been repainted several times in protest. And THAT would be amazing to see! |
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nAlso on this date:
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Đurđevdan
Đurđevdan
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nAnniversary of the Hindenburg explosion
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nNo Homework Day
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National Nurses Day
National Nurses Day
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nAnniversary of the world’s first postage stamp
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nAnniversary of the discovery that the Hitler Diaries were faked
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Sandcastle Matt gets some recognition
Sandcastle Matt gets some recognitionn
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n(First Wednesday of May)
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nFullmoon Day of Kason in Myanmar
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n(Varying dates)
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nPlan ahead:
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Check out my Pinterest boards for:
Check out my Pinterest boards for:
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nAnd here are my Pinterest boards for:
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