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Bulgaria Culture Revival, poetry and football are strong features characterizing the culture of Bulgaria, which in the past century awoke from centuries of rule by the Turks only to be subjugated by communism once again. Nevertheless, the 20th century was one of the first huge resurrections of national consciousness that Bulgaria had experienced in a long while, and so art and poetry flourished, and poets met political deaths in the throes of passionate love for their country.
Bulgaria—no stranger to transformation—in recent years has redefined itself as an exciting growth center, as well as one of the continent’s most desirable spots for travel and even living abroad. Bulgaria endured a more than decade long recession beginning at the close of the 1990s, but has rebounded with a healthy growth economy. With a local cultural history spanning approximately 6,000 years, Bulgaria is a resilient nation that has fared well despite facing numerous setbacks.
The culture is fascinating. On the one hand, you have a rapidly growing economy and the sense of ambition among the locals is palpable. On the other hand you have a strong folkloric culture that increased wealth and globalization has hardly been able to knock out yet – people still ride makeshift, donkey-drawn carriages to their shops, or to tend their fields. Local festivals, arts and crafts are exceptional and unique – check out the revivalist frescoes adorning breathtaking medieval cathedrals in nearly every small village and big city.
Bulgarian’s are well known for their enthusiastic appreciation of professional sports, which have drawn international attention. In the mid-1990s Bulgaria was in the final four of the World Cup, a remarkable feat for a small country teetering on economic precariousness. Today’s wealthier Bulgaria can be expected to shine on the international stage and in industry. Companies and entrepreneurs see more of what they like here each year, a promising sign that Bulgaria will continue to surprise.
Accustomed to being both influential and influenced, Bulgaria has responded skillfully to shifting economic and political conditions. Its unemployment rates are well below those of many western European countries, and it boasts GDP growth rates that no one would have predicted just five years ago.
Bulgaria has poured public funds into improving education and transportation. It is now more capable than ever of leveraging the geographic advantages of its location. Bulgaria’s investments have been paying off as more and more companies turn to the nation for skilled labor and quality high tech manufacturing.
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