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Discover Bulgaria: Burgas Free University and Nestinarstvo Tradition

Learn about Burgas Free University's academic profile, Nestinarstvo tradition of ritual fire dancing, and unique Bulgarian culture. Explore Bulgaria's rich history at the crossroads of cultures. Experience the beauty of Rila Monastery, Plovdiv Amphitheatre, and more. Join us for a journey through layers of history in Veliko Turnovo and the enchanting Black Sea views in Sozopol. Don't miss the fascinating Nestinarstvo ritual and diverse academic opportunities at BFU!

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Discover Bulgaria: Burgas Free University and Nestinarstvo Tradition

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  1. Bulgaria, Burgas, Burgas Free University Assoc. Prof. Diana Popova, Ph.D.

  2. Where is Bulgaria?

  3. CROSSROADS OF CULTURES

  4. Rila Monastery

  5. Horo Dance

  6. Sofia

  7. Presidential Building, Sofia

  8. Traditional house, Koprivshtitza

  9. Plovdiv

  10. Plovdiv Amphitheatre

  11. Moreni Rock Formation from the Ice Age

  12. Pamporovo, Rhodope Mountains

  13. Madara Rock Caves and Horseman

  14. Layers of History in VelikoTurnovo

  15. Fortress

  16. View from the Fortress

  17. Top of the Fortress

  18. Sozopol and the Black Sea

  19. Burgas Free University

  20. Status and Accreditation • Established with an Act of the Great National Assembly from 18 September 1991 • Accredited by the National Agency for Evaluation and Accreditation • Member of the Association of the Non-state Universities in Bulgaria • Certified under ISO 9001:2

  21. International Status • Member of the European University Association • Framework agreements for cooperation with more that 40 universities in Europe, Asia and Africa • Joint projects with more than 100 universities, international organizations and institutions • Founder of UNESCO Chair on Human Rights and Culture of Peace • Tempus; Lifelong Learning Programmes – Erasmus, Grundtvig, Leonardo DaVinchi, Comenius; Cross-border Cooperation; and Operational Programmes

  22. Academic Profile • Faculty of Legal Studies • Faculty of Business Studies • Faculty of Humanities • Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering

  23. The Library

  24. Aula with 400 seats • Audio-visual sound recording and simultaneous translations • 3 Conference halls • Exhibition area

  25. Burgas at a Glance

  26. Nestinarstvo • The ritual fire dancing on live coals – an ancient Bulgarian custom with Christian and pagan elements. • Has its roots inThracian traditions, in their sun worship. • Performed in several Bulgarian villages in Strandja Mountains near the Black Sea. • Usually performed on the day of St. Constantine and St. Helena, the patrons of fire dancers.

  27. Nestinarstvo • Only fire dancers (nestinari) can do it - people dedicated to themystery of the ritual. • The dancers can be both men and women. • The dance is accompanied by the beat of a drum and the sound of a bagpipe. • It is believed that some of the dancers reach a religious state of trance while dancing. This explains why their feet don't get burnt and they don't feel pain.

  28. ! • Video “Nestinarstvo” • Video “Visit Bulgaria” • Video “Bulgaria 2015”

  29. We are looking forward to seeing you in Burgas!

  30. Köszönömszépen! Mulțumesc! Ви благодарам! Благодаря Ви!

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