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Todorovden — Procession · Bansko
February · Horse Easter

Todorovden —
Procession

Bansko · A tradition for centuries

Festive procession for Horse Easter with the participation of the amateur groups of the Nikola Vaptsarov community center, horse owners and all residents and guests of Bansko.

Tradition Community center Horses Free admission
Month February
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Organizer "Nikola Vaptsarov" Primary School„

For the holiday

Todorovden is one of the most celebrated spring holidays in Bulgaria, celebrated six weeks before Easter. Also known as Horse Easter, it is dedicated to horses - animals deeply intertwined in the history and soul of the Bulgarian people. In Bansko, the tradition is kept alive with a solemn procession, water blessing, ritual feeding of the horses and folk revelry.

Program

10:30 Temple
Service at Holy Trinity Church„ Solemn church service to mark the beginning of St. Todorov's Day.
11:00 Street
Waterworks on Tsar Simeon Street next to the stadium Official start with a solemn blessing of water. Gathering of horse owners and lovers.
11:30 Procession
Festive procession through the city The column of horses and participants passes along the traditional route to the central square.
12:00 Square
Ritual feeding of horses and folk revelry On Nikola Vaptsarov Square - a traditional ritual, a folklore program and a city-wide celebration.

Procession route

From the stadium to Nikola Vaptsarov Square„
Tsar Simeon Street„ → Bulgaria Street„ → Todor Kableshkov Street„ → "Naiden Gerov" Street„ → "Econom Chuchulain" Street„ → Roundabout → Nikola Vaptsarov Square„

Program on the square

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Ivana and Ivona Malchovi Singers
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Katya Yunchova Singer
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Michaela Boyadzhiyska Singer
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„"Bathing suits"" Folklore composition
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„"Meraklia"" Self-made collective
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The Lazeto and musicians Orchestra

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Frequently Asked Questions

When exactly is Todorovden?
Todorovden falls on the first Saturday after Lent, six weeks before Easter. The date changes every year, within February or March.
Can everyone join the procession?
Yes! All residents and guests of Bansko are welcome to join the procession and the folk fun in the square. Admission is free.
Are horse races (kushii) organized?
In Bansko, the tradition is for a solemn procession, not a procession — so that both the owners and the horses themselves can fully feel the spirit of Horse Easter.
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