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A traditional Bulgarian gaida bagpipe with wooden pipes and a goat-skin bag
Culture

The Gaida: Bulgaria's Beloved Bagpipe and Its Regional Voices

The gaida is Bulgaria's iconic bagpipe, with a haunting drone and a melody that has carried the country's folk music for centuries. Learn about its two main types and its place in Bulgarian culture.
A Bulgarian gaida bagpipe resting on a wooden table, with its goatskin bag and wooden pipes visible.
Culture

The Gaida: Bulgaria's Bagpipe and the Sound of the Rhodopes

From the deep kaba of the Rhodopes to the bright djura of Thrace, the gaida is Bulgaria's signature bagpipe and a living part of village culture.