As you know we source all our rose oil from The Rose Valley in Bulgaria as it is widely considered the finest rose oil in the world, and you better believe roses are taken very seriously by the locals.
It is nearly time for the 2023 Rose Festival in Kazanlak, where all things rose are celebrated. There is a link to a local website below for full information but here are a few highlights of what you can expect.
When is the festival?
After being cancelled in 2020 and ran with a restricted program in 2021 due to the pandemic, the festival is back in full swing for 2023 and the main event will take place on the first weekend of June.
Must-visit events
If the last full festival in 2019 is anything to go by, there will be no shortage of happenings but here are a couple we think you shouldn't miss.
The Rose picking rituals
The rose picking rituals take place in various villages around the town of Kazanlak and the most visited rose picking rituals take place during the first weekend of June.
The Rose parade (Carnaval)
The culmination of the rose festival events is the rose parade. Participants include members of local organizations, clubs, schools and kindergardens who parade dressed in colorful costumes presenting their activity. The main attraction of the parade is probably the Rose Queen elected earlier in a glamorous ceremony as well as her runners up.
More information
you can find more complete information including full program details, once they are published, on the Kazanlak Rose Festival website here.
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