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Karakachani festival in Sliven
2 days
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About this activity
All who boarded the Karandila be matched by traditional huts built on ethnicity. Dance groups from Bulgaria and Greece showed Karakachan traditional songs, dances and customs. Around 25,000 Karakachans live in Bulgaria, between 6 and 7 thousand of them - in the region of Sliven. 20 are cultural and educational societies in the country.
Karakachans (gr. Σαρακατσάνος- sarakatsanos) were Greek- speaking nomadic shepherds who live mainly in the mountains Pindos, Greece and Eastern Stara Planina, Bulgaria. Karakachans have mostly Greek national consciousness. Part of living in Bulgaria consider themselves Bulgarians.
Karakachans speak an archaic dialect of Greek and Eastern Orthodox Christians.
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Karakachans (gr. Σαρακατσάνος- sarakatsanos) were Greek- speaking nomadic shepherds who live mainly in the mountains Pindos, Greece and Eastern Stara Planina, Bulgaria. Karakachans have mostly Greek national consciousness. Part of living in Bulgaria consider themselves Bulgarians.
Karakachans speak an archaic dialect of Greek and Eastern Orthodox Christians.
Included
- Professional guide
- Transport with the chair lift
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Snacks
- Bottled water
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Overnights
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- The guide accompanies the clients for 2 full days
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
60%
Cultural
55%
Adrenaline
20%
Original
15%
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