My Country - Sharing Culture by eTwinning Bulgaria https://padlet.com/ster_valentina/53tinya5dxkd Using one picture present the culture of your country. en-us 2018-03-06 04:41:16 UTC 2023-02-22 14:17:24 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/60723569/d000f7870c8f531cc7c4088fe4faf713/logo_etwinning_pms_5001_300x205.jpg Bulgaria, the land of Roses ster_valentina https://padlet.com/ster_valentina/53tinya5dxkd/wish/268635454 If you visit the Balkans in the end of May and the beginning of June you should definitely become a part from the Bulgarian old tradition of picking roses. The Bulgarian Rose Valley is area located in southern Bulgaria. Only there are the most suitable conditions for the development and provides the highest quality rose oil in the world.  The rose fields are the place where you can feel the real smell of the Bulgarian roses.
Rosa Damascena is the most famous of Bulgarian roses, grown in the Rose Valley on over 4,200 acres of farmland and this is the traditional livelihood of locals for centuries.
]]> 2018-06-26 18:33:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ster_valentina/53tinya5dxkd/wish/268635454 Bulgaria lazarovalili https://padlet.com/ster_valentina/53tinya5dxkd/wish/268684946 Bulgaria is one of the oldest European countries with 20-century-old history and traditions. Modern Bulgaria is situated in Southeastern Europe, on the Balkan Peninsula – a busy crossroad of ancient cultures. 
For centuries, the roads passing through the territory of the country have been connecting Europe with Asia and Africa. Four common European transport corridors, connecting West and North Europe with the eastern and southern part of the continent, cross their roads here.

Bulgaria is also known for its splendid nature and rich cultural heritage. According to the statistics, the country ranks third in Europe only after Greece and Italy for the number of its valuable archaeological monuments.

]]> 2018-06-27 04:16:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ster_valentina/53tinya5dxkd/wish/268684946 Bulgarian traditions https://padlet.com/ster_valentina/53tinya5dxkd/wish/268690850 This is short presentation of Bulgarian holydays and traditions. This video was preparate with my pupils.]]> 2018-06-27 05:32:03 UTC https://padlet.com/ster_valentina/53tinya5dxkd/wish/268690850 Czech Republic https://padlet.com/ster_valentina/53tinya5dxkd/wish/268692326 Our country is small, located in the "heart" of Europe. Many times it has been standing between interests of bigger and more powerful countries and it's rich history is full of ups and downs. There are many interesting aspects of our culture and it''s hard to choose one. I think that what makes our country well known around the world these days is the famous Czech beer. Cheers! ]]> 2018-06-27 06:01:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ster_valentina/53tinya5dxkd/wish/268692326 POLAND https://padlet.com/ster_valentina/53tinya5dxkd/wish/268695599 Poland is a country situated in Central Europe. It is famous for its variety. You can go hiking in the mountains, sunbathe at the beautiful seaside with sandy beaches, sail on the lake in Mazury or visit a lot of historical cities and towns. There is always something interesting to do.

We are really proud of Polish cuisine. It's extremely tasty and the most popular meals are pierogi (dumplings) and bigos (a mix of cabbage, meat and mushrooms)

If you want to know more you HAVE TO visit the county :-))) 

]]> 2018-06-27 06:49:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ster_valentina/53tinya5dxkd/wish/268695599 BULGARIA radiana_boyadzhieva https://padlet.com/ster_valentina/53tinya5dxkd/wish/268696216 The Bulgarian folk dances - colorful costumes, fascinating music and movements, make the audience stand all over the world and glorify Bulgaria. They embody mood, temperament, feeling, beauty, dynamics. They have been preserved and carried through the centuries and they have preserved the spirit of the Bulgarians themselves.
On the photo are the dancers from the folk dance group "Colorful bunch", which I lead.

]]> 2018-06-27 06:58:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ster_valentina/53tinya5dxkd/wish/268696216 Czech Republic https://padlet.com/ster_valentina/53tinya5dxkd/wish/268704618 There are a lot of monuments and places of interest worth seeing for example Prague our capital, Český Krumlov, Kutná Hora, Lednice-Valtice, Kroměříž... You can find some pictures here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_World_Heritage_Sites_in_the_Czech_Republic

]]> 2018-06-27 08:33:39 UTC https://padlet.com/ster_valentina/53tinya5dxkd/wish/268704618 Bulgaria bragrim https://padlet.com/ster_valentina/53tinya5dxkd/wish/268708027 Shumen - the biggest in Balkania open air monument "The founders of Bulgaria" - present the most imortant part of Bulgarian history]]> 2018-06-27 09:09:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ster_valentina/53tinya5dxkd/wish/268708027 Poland oronowicz_j https://padlet.com/ster_valentina/53tinya5dxkd/wish/268718412 I love Polish castles. I am into history so I really recommend visiting these amazing buildings. They are Polish "must-see". Wawel Royal Castle in Cracow, Royal Castle in Warsaw, Ksiaz Castle... The biggest one is Marbork - the Crusader castle but my favourite is Moszna Castle :)]]> 2018-06-27 10:55:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ster_valentina/53tinya5dxkd/wish/268718412 Bulgaria vili_nazarska https://padlet.com/ster_valentina/53tinya5dxkd/wish/268725252 In Bulgaria we have an interesting carnival called SURVA. The participants wear scary masks to scare the evil spirits.]]> 2018-06-27 12:08:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ster_valentina/53tinya5dxkd/wish/268725252 Bulgaria rpantaleev https://padlet.com/ster_valentina/53tinya5dxkd/wish/268725863 2018-06-27 12:16:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ster_valentina/53tinya5dxkd/wish/268725863 Austria https://padlet.com/ster_valentina/53tinya5dxkd/wish/268726746 When you think of Austria you only have mountains in your mind. No-where I come from there are the great hungarian plains-everything is flat. No forests and no snow. Hot and dry summers. We even don´t ski, we sail. This is what we did last week!]]> 2018-06-27 12:27:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ster_valentina/53tinya5dxkd/wish/268726746 Slovakia patricia8888 https://padlet.com/ster_valentina/53tinya5dxkd/wish/268757853  Slovakia is proud of its rich folklore and folk traditions. Each region, city, and municipality has a unique character and folklore – costumes, music, songs, architecture, customs, traditions, dances and dialects. Folklore festivals organised all around Slovakia serve to present the folk customs of individual regions. The most famous is Východná festival.]]> 2018-06-27 17:11:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ster_valentina/53tinya5dxkd/wish/268757853 Bulgaria, Haskovo https://padlet.com/ster_valentina/53tinya5dxkd/wish/268785876 The town of Haskovo reflects all the diverse history of Bulgaria because of its location on an important crossroad between the East and the West, connecting Europe and Asia. The oldest recorded settlements on the territory of the town and its environs date back to the New Stone Age (around the V-th millenium BC). The numerous pre-historic, Thracian, Roman, late antique and medieval monuments are solid evidence of the long history of the town.
The favourable geographic situation and conditions for existence contribute to the early and constant development of the town. During contemporary time in the years after the beginning of the new century for less than 10 years the city drastically changed its vision to the positive... All Haskovo citizens and especially the guests of the city noticed this. And there is no coincidence that we – the employees of the Tourist Information Center – often say that the best live advertisement, the best advertising agents of Haskovo are the people who have already visited it!
]]> 2018-06-27 22:17:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ster_valentina/53tinya5dxkd/wish/268785876 Bulgaria https://padlet.com/ster_valentina/53tinya5dxkd/wish/268887597 Bulgaria has a rich and century-old cultural history. With the adoption of Christianity in the 9th century, Bulgarian culture became an integral part of the European culture, but nevertheless its authenticity is preserved till nowadays. Bulgarian customs and traditions are reflected in everything from food and songs to dances and clothes Some of the prominent native holidays are Triffon Zarezan Winemaker’s Day, Baba Marta - 1st of March,Fire dancing and Kukeri.


 

]]> 2018-06-28 17:18:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ster_valentina/53tinya5dxkd/wish/268887597 Slovakia tomasovicova68 https://padlet.com/ster_valentina/53tinya5dxkd/wish/268895260 Slovakia is a quite small but very nice country situated in the central Europe. It has got beautiful mountains, rivers, valleys as well as nice towns and villages especially those historical ones. There are lots of historical places and its cultural life and traditions are very rich. They differ from region to region. I would like to mention Spišský Castle situated in the northern part of our country - the largest medieval castle in Central Europe and it is included in the Unesco list of World Heritage Sites. Here you can read some facts about it:-))]]> 2018-06-28 18:43:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ster_valentina/53tinya5dxkd/wish/268895260 Bulgaria suzi_koci1 https://padlet.com/ster_valentina/53tinya5dxkd/wish/268896812 Rudozemis a town in southern Bulgaria, near the Greek border, located in the Rhodope Mountains, where the Elhovo and Chepino rivers flow into the Arda.

 Koznik is a medieval fortress built in the area south of the town of Rudozem , on the right side of the river Arda , in order to protect the caravan road from Thrace to the Aegean Sea . The ancient fortress is called by the local population  Roman pope or Kecyca , Kecyaka (from Turkish keçikaya , goat stone ). Because of its name, Kecikaya is identified by researchers with the medieval fortress, mentioned in Greek as Kosnikos (Cosnikos, that is, Koznik) byJohn Kantawkusin in the middle of the 14th century as one of the nine Rhodope fortresses handed down by his opponents to the Bulgarian Tsar Ivan Alexander for the promised Bulgarian help in the war against Kantawuzin.
 
]]> 2018-06-28 19:08:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ster_valentina/53tinya5dxkd/wish/268896812 List of Unesco Heritage Sites in Bulgaria innovator68 https://padlet.com/ster_valentina/53tinya5dxkd/wish/269028995 2018-06-30 13:59:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ster_valentina/53tinya5dxkd/wish/269028995 Bulgaria kamiangelova https://padlet.com/ster_valentina/53tinya5dxkd/wish/269094761 The Sherif Halil Pasha Mosque more commonly known as the Tombul Mosque, located in Shumen, is the largest mosque in Bulgaria and one of the largest in the Balkans.]]> 2018-07-01 22:04:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ster_valentina/53tinya5dxkd/wish/269094761 Bulgaria gradina_slance https://padlet.com/ster_valentina/53tinya5dxkd/wish/269150543 In the beginning of the summer we visited Rila Monastery - a magnificent and memorable cultural object of our beautiful Bulgaria!]]> 2018-07-02 11:20:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ster_valentina/53tinya5dxkd/wish/269150543 Bulgaria gradina_slance https://padlet.com/ster_valentina/53tinya5dxkd/wish/269151266 The children from SG Slantse play folk instruments.]]> 2018-07-02 11:25:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ster_valentina/53tinya5dxkd/wish/269151266 Finland https://padlet.com/ster_valentina/53tinya5dxkd/wish/269260367 Midnight sun and thousand lakes.]]> 2018-07-03 11:06:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ster_valentina/53tinya5dxkd/wish/269260367 Slovakia turosakovamartina https://padlet.com/ster_valentina/53tinya5dxkd/wish/269282740 Slovakia is divided into the regions. One of them is Orava region where I live. If you visit us you will find unique natural treasures, unlimited opportunities for sports, beautiful historical sightseeings. In Orava there are more than 20 ski resorts suitable for beginners and ski professionals. You can switch directly from skiing to swimming in our aquaparks, The historic landmark of Orava is Orava castle, which we are pround of.]]> 2018-07-03 15:01:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ster_valentina/53tinya5dxkd/wish/269282740 Bulgaria kamiangelova https://padlet.com/ster_valentina/53tinya5dxkd/wish/269305365 Madara Rider - Bulgaria
The Madara Rider or Madara Horseman (Bulgarian: Мадарски конник, Madarski konnik) is an early medieval large rock relief carved on the Madara Plateau east of Shumen in northeastern Bulgaria, near the village of Madara. 
The relief depicts a majestic horseman 23 m (75 ft) above ground level in an almost vertical 100 m (328 ft)-high cliff. The horseman, facing right, is thrusting a spear into a lion lying at his horse's feet. An eagle is flying in front of the horseman and a dog is running after him. The scene symbolically depicts a military triumph. ]]> 2018-07-03 20:57:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ster_valentina/53tinya5dxkd/wish/269305365 Hailuoto, Finland https://padlet.com/ster_valentina/53tinya5dxkd/wish/269390294 Hailuoto is an island close to where we live in Finland. In the winter an ice road leads to the island, so you can actually drive on the sea to get there. ]]> 2018-07-04 15:12:51 UTC https://padlet.com/ster_valentina/53tinya5dxkd/wish/269390294