Festivals are community-centered events celebrating traditions. Most festivals are religious or based on folklore. Modern festivals are open to tourists with local traditions
Humour Carnival in Gabrovo features street plays and fancy costumes. Festival of Roses in Kazanlak showcases 70% of world's rose production. Cherry Festival in Kyustendil displays exotic cherry varieties. A to Jazz Festival in Sofia welcomes international jazz musicians
English country dancing originated in 16th century England during Queen Elizabeth I's reign. Country dancing is still popular in USA and can be learned easily
Dragon dance is a traditional Chinese performance during festive celebrations. Dragons symbolize power, dignity, fertility, wisdom and auspiciousness. Ancient Han dynasty texts describe rain dance and dragon-themed performances
Square dance involves four couples arranged in a square formation. Couples are numbered counterclockwise, with two heads and two sides. Dance movements are called "calls" and require 4-32 counts
Morris dancing emerged in England in the 15th century. Term "Morris" likely derived from Flemish "Moorish". Dance evolved from court performances to lower classes. Black face tradition may have originated from ritual disguise