You will live in a place that feels like a home away from home. It is no accident that the only Square of Religious Tolerance is located in the capital of Bulgaria. The country is located at the crossroad between Europe and Asia which defines Bulgaria as a peaceful home of all races and ethnicities and as a natural bridge between them.

Bulgarians generally pride themselves on their hospitality and neighborliness. An uninvited visitor will first be greeted with a handshake or verbal greeting at the gateway and will be invited further into the private domestic space depending on the nature of the visit. At mealtimes, a guest will be offered food and drink, it is impolite not to accept this hospitality.

On the street or in other public places, strangers will usually avoid making eye contact. In public transportation, it is expected that younger people will give up a seat to an older woman or a parent with a young child. Failure to do so invites public censure from other passengers.

In ethnically-mixed areas, it is considered polite to greet a neighbor or acquaintance in that person's own language.

If you are interested in History, Culture, Folklore, Ancient civilizations, Bulgaria is the best place to receive your degree. This is one of the most ancient countries in the world that will offer you unsurpassed achievements in these areas. Bulgarians have also reasons to take pride in their Literature, Arts, Music, Architecture, Medicine, the Humanities. Combined with the four seasons, beautiful nature and delicious food, this is a unique study destination. Here you will enjoy a sunny summer and a real winter fairy tale. Find out your reasons to study in Bulgaria! There are too many additional advantages to choose this country. 

Bulgarian cuisine is one of the most famous cuisines on the Balkans and among the Slavic nations. It is distinguished from the others by the excellent taste of the meals and the exceptional diversity. Bulgarians are very proud of its cuisine because the recipes are unique and so old that they are passed down from generation to generation for hundreds of years.

Bulgarian cuisine is hearty, grilled or stewed, and accompanied with huge salads. The most famous salad on the Balkans is Shopska Salad. Fresh tomatoes and cucumbers join tastes with white brine cheese, peppers, onions, and parsley to give you a heavenly delicious combination. Shopska salad is made with delicious Bulgarian white cheese.

Bulgaria is famous for its quality vegetables and dairy products and its variety of mild spices. Pork and chicken are the most common forms of meat, though seafood, fish and veal dishes are also popular and lamb has a special traditional place in Bulgarian cooking. While yogurt and white cheese are the most characteristic and famous Bulgarian products, which represent the country around the world, other meals such as cheverme, bob chorba and banitsa also deserve attention.

Irregular rhythms, enthralling music sounds, and gorgeous costumes. These are all characteristics of Bulgarian folk dances. When you are in Bulgaria, this spectacle of upbeat music and captivating dancing is a must-experience for everybody.

Bulgarian folksongs are handed down orally from one generation to the next. The ensembles “Cosmic Voices”, “The Mystery of Bulgarian Voices” and the folklore ensemble “Pirin” are internationally famous. Bulgaria is famous for its wonderful folk music that is so noteworthy that it was sent into space by NASA. Through the music, singing and dancing you will touch the unique Bulgarian folklore art.

The earliest records featuring bagpipes – a few hundred years before they were known in Scotland – come from Eastern Europe. The kaba gaida, the Rhodope Mountains bagpipe, is one of the most distinctive symbols of the folklore music in Bulgaria. Spread in the small region of the Central Rhodope mountains, the home of Orpheus, its repertoire retains tunes and songs from the ancient times.