Bulgaria Takes Part in Christmas Diplomatic Charity Bazaar in Bucharest

Petya Petrova, BTA correspondent Martina Gancheva

BTA Photo/Martina Gancheva

Bucharest,

08.12.2024 17:21

(BTA)

A Christmas diplomatic charity bazaar brought the world under one roof at the National Library in Bucharest. It was organised for the 32nd time by the International Women's Association (IWA) under the auspices of Romania’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Some 60 diplomatic missions and over 500 volunteers participated in the event, described as a cultural and culinary fiesta with a mosaic of music, dance, crafts, customs and cuisine.

Bulgaria had its own stand, arranged and decorated by the team of the Bulgarian Embassy, the Yordan Yovkov Bulgarian Sunday School in Bucharest and representatives of the Bulgarian community, including the Bulgarian Springs Association.

Again this year, rose oil and cosmetic products with rose attracted the greatest interest.

Visitors had a chance to taste home-made savoury and sweet pies, homemade red pepper and tomato relish, fried pastries, tarator, pickles, Bulgarian cheese and wine. People from all over the world also viewed a wine map of Northeast Bulgaria and learned more about Bulgarian wineries.

Bulgaria was also represented in the so-called Parade of Flags, where it took part with more than 10 other countries, including Albania, Brazil, Great Britain, Greece, Ecuador, India, Mexico, the Republic of Moldova, Romania, the United States and others.

Participants from all countries showcased their talents on stage at the event. Bulgaria received rapturous applause after the performance of the dancers from the Kukeri folklore group from Ruse with choreographer Tsetsko Kolev.

"This is the first private folklore group in Bulgaria, established in 1982 and known in over 35 countries around the world," the organizers told the audience.

Visitors to the Christmas Charity Bazaar in Bucharest had the opportunity to buy wooden whistles from Peru, handmade scarves from Colombia, Georgian wine, Belgian chocolate, Palestinian scarves, candles with shells from Venezuela, jewelry from Africa, India and Iran. They could see up close how Cuban cigars are made and hieroglyphics are painted, as well as taste hamburgers at the US stand, sausages at the German stand, muffins with frosting at the UK stand, coffee in a jar at the Turkish stand, and Karidopita walnut cake Karidopita at the Greek booth.

Many of the stands, including the Bulgarian one, also offered handmade decorations for the holidays such as trees, boots, wreaths, etc.

The biggest attraction for the children was a giant stuffed panda who took pictures and danced with them.

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