Rose Festival

Queen (Queen) Rose of 2005In Bulgaria, roses are held in high esteem. In the valleys south of the Stara Planina mountain, oilseed roses were grown from which rose oil, known far beyond Bulgaria, was made. That is why the rose is one of the symbols of the country.

Many songs are composed about rose, it is constantly present in the summer national rites of Bulgarians, it was painted by all artists. Bulgarian oilseed oil is famous for its qualities all over the world. All this prompted citizens of Kazanlyk to organize the Rose Festival every year at the end of May. During this festival, reviews of folklore ensembles of the country are held, plein airs of artists and photographers are held, as well as concerts of young performers.

The Rose Festival gradually became the festival of Kazanlyk. These days are open to visitors and all the cultural attractions of the city and its surroundings. Of these, the Kazanlyk tomb-mound, built in the time of ancient Thrace, is more popular.

The highlight of the Rose Festival program, however, is the Queen (Queen) Rose Competition. On the day of the Queen Rose Contest, the whole city usually flows out onto the street where the Rose Parade is held. To the music and rain of pink petals pass along the main street of Kazanlyk residents and guests of the city, dressed in costumes of Roman, Thracian and ancient Greek times.