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After moving to Bulgaria from the United States, Rory embarked on an adventure that many Bulgarians themselves have never experienced. In an interview, he has now revealed what he learned along the way. Continue reading Rory Miller: “The way of life you were raised with isn’t the only one”
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Growing up, I rebelled against cooking, believing I would be conforming to gender norms that I did not wish to promote. Now, as an adult, I see my grandmother’s recipe book with different eyes. Continue reading My most valuable possession? My grandmother’s recipe book
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In an interview with Sip of Culture, Miss World Bulgaria 2022 shares her personal story, revealing how she emigrated to Canada as a little girl and how it feels to return to her roots and represent her country in the Miss World pageant. Continue reading Kristiyana Yordanova: “Being chosen as Miss World Bulgaria comes with a responsibility”
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With International Women’s Day rapidly approaching, I have been thinking about the woman that I am today and the things that have shaped me. Continue reading I have been shaped by the women I have met
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Arabs and Eastern Europeans may speak different languages, eat different food, and dress differently. However, they share numerous similarities. Continue reading 3 similarities between Arabs and Eastern Europeans
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On the 1st of January, Bulgarians celebrate the new year and anticipate what lies ahead by making banitsa s kasmeti (banitsa – a type of pastry – with fortunes). Continue reading A Bulgarian New Year Tradition You Can Try Anywhere
“In controversies about technology and society, there is no idea more provocative than the notion that technical things have political qualities.” – Langdon Winner When we leave our homes and step outside, we never question why things are built the … Continue reading This is how a simple swing can reflect the social and moral codes of a culture
In the past 22 years of my life, I have (on countless occasions) experienced the confusion and discomfort which can arise as a result of intercultural communication. For the first six years of my life, my family and I lived … Continue reading Intercultural communication is confusing, awkward – and hilarious.
All countries and cultures have age-old, unusual traditions. In Bulgaria, one of the strangest and most mystical traditions is that of the Kukeri. This annual ritual takes place in January, dates back thousands of years, and is meant to chase … Continue reading Bulgarian Kukeri: Chasing away evil spirits
Bulgaria was established over a thousand years ago in 681 AD and it is the oldest European country which has preserved its original name. Therefore, it is not surprising that as a country and a nation, it prizes age old … Continue reading Bulgaria: A nation of fire and ice
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