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Bowl of fresh rose petals and a glass jar of clear rose water
Lifestyle

How to Make Bulgarian Rose Water at Home

Learn a simple method for distilling fragrant rose water from fresh petals, a tradition rooted in Bulgaria's Rose Valley, and discover its many everyday uses.
Pink Damask roses in a field with pickers at dawn
Culture

Bulgaria's Rose Valley: A Fragrant Tradition of Picking and Distilling

Each May and June, the fields around Kazanlak and Karlovo turn pink as Bulgaria's famous Damask rose blooms. Learn about the rose-picking tradition that has shaped local culture for centuries.
Red and white twisted yarn bracelets displayed on a rustic wooden surface
Culture

Martenitsa: Bulgaria's Red and White Thread of Spring

Every March, Bulgarians exchange red and white tokens to welcome spring and wish health and luck. Here's the story behind the martenitsa and how to take part.