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A person pruning a vine in a Bulgarian vineyard
Culture

Trifon Zarezan: Bulgaria's Day of the Vine and Its Ancient Roots

Every February, Bulgaria celebrates Trifon Zarezan, a lively festival of vine pruning, wine and community that reaches back to Thracian times.
People in traditional dress pruning vines in a Bulgarian vineyard
Culture

Trifon Zarezan: Bulgaria's Day of Wine and Vine

Every 14 February, while much of the world celebrates love, Bulgarians honour an older tradition: the pruning of the vines and a blessing for a good harvest.