The Cherry Holiday – the Most Delicious Traditional Festival in Bulgaria

For the Bulgarians the cherries are symbol of good. They are harbingers of the summer and the new beginning. In the city of Kyustendil cherry is grafted into the life and culture of the people. It’s guarded and cared with love, surrounded by magical rituals and poetry.

During the Cherry holiday in Bulgaria you can try more than hundred different sorts of sweet cherries

Cherry Holiday Festival Photo Gallery

IN the beginning of June dozens of manufacturers from the area of Kuystendil expose different varieties of cherries in the city center. In addition to certificates and signs with names and origin, everyone is trying to present the cherries in the most different and interesting arrangement.

Visitors can see works of art dedicated to the cherries – dolls, jewelry, sculptures, icons and other authentic pieces, skillfully crafted by Bulgarian artists.

In the diligent hands of Kyustendil chefs cherry is widely used – beautiful cakes, jams, alcohol and syrups from cherries adorn the competition tables. That’s rights, during the cherry festival you can try all this and to explore the cherry world.

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Have you ever visited a such a crazy festival? The cherryholiday in Kuystendil is Bulgarian event which will bring you closer to the Balkan customs and traditions. And it’s not the only one food holiday in the country! Visit my Food festivals page to explore all the delicious celebrations you can visit in Bulgaria all year long.
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