1. Greetings and Key phrases
What are the most common greetings in your culture?
Greeting: ΠΠ΄ΡΠ°Π²Π΅ΠΉ!
Meaning: Hello
Pronunciation: Zdravei
Greeting: ΠΠΎΠ±ΡΡ Π΄Π΅Π½!
Meaning: Good afternoon!
Pronunciation: Dobar den!
Greeting: ΠΠ°ΠΊ ΡΠΈ?
Meaning: How are you?
Pronunciation: Kak si?
What is a typical local phrase?
Phrase/ Sentense: ΠΠ°ΠΊ ΡΠΈ?
Meaning: How are you?
Pronunciation: Kak si?
Phrase/ Sentense: ΠΠ»Π°Π³ΠΎΠ΄Π°ΡΡ
Meaning: Thank you!
Pronunciation: Blagodaria!
Phrase/ Sentense: ΠΠ·Π²ΠΈΠ½ΡΠ²Π°ΠΉ
Meaning: Excuse me
Pronounciation: Izviniavai
2. A day in your city
What are the most famous landmarks?
The Sofia city centre with the main street Vitosha, which is a walking area with many coffee shops and restaurants. Here you can find the National Theatre, Parliament Building, many churches, art galleries and parks.
Boyana church, which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, and Boyana waterfall.
Park-museum Vrana, which is an old palace with unique park.
Which are your personal favourite places in the city (insider tip)?
Made in Blue: Amazing food, quick and easy service, friendly workers and a beautiful building with a very cozy outdoor area with great seating. I would recommend coming here with friends or family to have a great meal and genuinely a nice place to sit and relax.
Is there any interesting way to get around in your city/country?
You can use public transportation and especially subway. Or you can call your colleagues from Bulgaria to walk you around. π
What items should I not forget to bring when traveling to your country?
- Your mobile phone β there is free Wi-Fi almost everywhere, so you can use your mobile without limitation.
- Your credit card β you may pay almost everywhere with your credit card.
- During winter you may need warm clothes and your ski, if you decide to visit the nearby mountains (30 minutes away with public transportation).
What should I avoid when travelling to your country?
You should avoid coming in January and February because these are coldest months.
3. Culture
What is the traditional and the modern costume/dress in your country?
Traditional β Narodna nosia (women) and Poturi (men)
Modern β Jeans and T-shirt (men) and dress (women)
Do schools require uniforms in your country? If yes, what do they look like?
School uniforms are not required in Bulgaria. However, bigger schools have a dress code and a uniform for official celebrations.
The uniform is different for every school.
What music (and dances) represent your local culture?
Typical Bulgarian dances are called horo and rachenitsa. There are different types of horo in different Bulgarian areas. They can be dances on Bulgarian folklore (typical Bulgarian music).
One fun fact about your country
Bulgarians are saying βNoβ by nodding their head and βYesβ by turning it left-right which is exactly opposite to the usual way. So, be careful. π
What famous invention or something interesting is originally from your country?
The best sour milk (jogurt) is from Bulgaria, because it contains special βgoodβ bacteria called Lactobaccilus Bulgaricus.
Bulgarian rose water is popular all over the world. It is used by the perfumery industry.
What are the special colours in your country/culture?
The special colours are white, green and red, because these are the colours of our national flag. White is the symbol of peace and freedom,Β green is the symbol of nature and red is the symbol of all people who gave their life for the Bulgarian freedom.
What are the lucky and unlucky numbers in your culture?
7 and 9 are usually considered lucky numbers.Β 7 because it is the number of the days in one week. 9 because it is the number of months during pregnancy.
2 is usually considered as unlucky, mainly because it is the lowest score in school.
4. Food and key dishes
What are your favourite local dishes that I should try in your country?
Where do local people usually buy food ingredients?
The best food can be bought at local markets, where people sell home-made vegetables etc.Β
5. Souvenirs
What gift should I bring back to friends and family?
Soap and small bottles with Bulgarian rose water β they can be bought in pharmacies and all souvenir shops.
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