Bulgaria is a country of festivals. Every town of Bulgaria celebrates their colorful festivals in grandeur. The International Festival of Masquerade Games is an important cultural
Bulgaria festival which is celebrated through out the town, Pernik in a grand manner. A huge number of performers from all over the country participate in this traditional festival of Bulgaria. During this carnival, the performers wear masks and move around the city in procession. The dancers display their lively costumes and a constant ringing of bells accompanies their performance. This Bulgaria festival is celebrated to drive away the evil spirit and welcome new life with the advent of spring. This occasion takes place in the month of January, every year, filling the air with songs and prayers.
The celebrations of Bulgaria also include several folk festivals which form an important part of the Bulgarian culture. The International folk festival of Bourgas occurs in the month of August. The people perform various ancient rites during this Bulgaria festival. Bulgarian folk and pop music are a common feature in this occasion. The other significant folk festivals of Bulgaria include:
- Folk festival Koprivshtitza
- Festival of the Rose
Apart from these, the major Bulgarian festivals are:
- Bansko International Jazz
- Bulgarian Salsa Festival
- Varna Summer - International Music Festival
- Kazanlak Rose Festival
- Sofia International Film Festival
- Sofia Jazz Peak
