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THE FESTIVAL OF ROSES |
The Rose festival in the Rose
valley has come to be a symbolic reflection of the lifestyle,
the spirit and the cultural patterns typical for
Kazanlak region.
In 1903, the citizens of Kazanlak organized for the first time a rose
festival, dedicated to flowers, beauty and grace. The aspect of
the Rose Festival in Karlovo nowadays is essentially based on
ancient traditions. The ritual of rose gathering, where various
ensembles of authentic folklore, kuker and folk dance take part,
recreates the joy and exhilaration, caused by the forthcoming
work in the rose field. A part of another ritual, that of rose
distilling, the guests of the festival are presented with wreaths
of roses and are treated to rose ("gyul") jam, as well as to rose
brandy. Then all guests take part in the procession, celebrating
youth, beauty and flowers, which goes along the streets of
Karlovo to "4th of July" Square.
ROSE FETIVAL'2004 PROGRAM:
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02.06.2004
Arrival in Sofia.
Transfer to hotel “Princess”. Overnight in hotel.
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03.06.2004
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8.00 |
Breakfast in hotel Princess |
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10.00 |
Transfer to Kasanlak |
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14.00 |
Arrival in Kasanlak. Bulgarian welcoming ritual for the guests.
Accommodation at "Palace" complex |
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19.00 |
Official dinner with Bulgarian folklore show with tourists'
participation |
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21.00 |
Official opening of the Rose
Festival and crowning of the Queen Rose'2003 |
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04.06.2004
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8.00
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Breakfast |
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10.00 |
Authentic rose-boiling process demonstration. Sample original
delicious “Rose brandy”, “Rose-Liquor” and “Rose-petal jam” |
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12.00 |
Visit to the famous Thracian Tomb near Kasanlak included in
UNESCO’s List of World Heritage, dating back to the IV c. B.C. |
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13.00 |
Lunch.
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14.00 |
Visit to the Rose Museum, presenting the history of the rose oil
production in Bulgaria |
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16.00
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Classical music concert at the lobby of the hotel with
complimentary coffee serving |
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20.00 |
Dinner |
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05.06.2003
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7.00 |
Breakfast |
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8.30 |
Rose picking in the rose-gardens around Kasanlak |
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11.00
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Rose Carnival parade in Kasanlak |
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13.00 |
Lunch-barbecue. Folklore show “Bulgarian traditions and habits”.
Special presents – souvenirs for the tourists |
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15.30 |
Concert of orthodox Slavonic chants at the memorial church Shipka |
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20.00 |
Dinner
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06.06.2003
Breakfast
Transfer to airport Sofia
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PACKAGE PRICES :
THESE PRICES INCLUDE:
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board: H/B (breakfast and dinner)
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7 overnights in three- and four stars hotels;
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transfer: with A/C coaches or car;
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guide in English;
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entry taxes for museums;
Participants - min 2 pax
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