Local Holiday in Bratsigovo

(Monkey Business)

The 11th and 12th of May in Bratsigovo is a local holiday. The reason for celebration has something to do with the Bulgarian April revolution in 1876 which freed them from Turkish rule after close to 500 years. They place flowers at a monument of, Vasil Petleshkov, a local and national hero.

The festivities also include a huge flea market, rides, fireworks, military ceremony, and a concert by a famous traditional Bulgarian music singer. Just check out the pictures for a better idea.

I think most cities have a celebration of this sort sometime during the year. I was surprised how nice it was. I didn't plan on going on any of the rides, but one of the local kids dragged me on them. Most of the rides were the kind that go round and round. They seem to keep them going for a longer period of time, which makes them dizzying. The festivities continue today as well. I'll try and stay clear of any more rides.