Sunday, April 12, 2015

Bulgarian Easter 2015

Today is Easter Sunday in Bulgaria and other countries that follow the Orthodox calendar.

As every year, our local Bulgarian community put on a spectacular celebration.  They have been getting increasingly organized, so there was even more on the schedule this time around, including a live performance of Bulgarian songs accompanied by a string trio.  Emilia enjoyed this part of the program very much and clapped and cheered enthusiastically after each song.

We were so happy that our friends Katie and Andrew as well as Kim and Jason and their son Nikolas were able to join the festivities.  It's always great to catch up with them.

Emilia and her former orphanage mate Nikolas
about to come down the slide

Look closely, Emilia is dancing the Horo

Ella and Katie got in on the fun, too

Nice job, Kim,
you snapped a good one

Our beautiful Bulgarian girl
who connects us to this wonderful culture

Thanks for another fantastic Easter, BAC.  We so appreciate your open hearts and welcoming spirit.

1 comment:

  1. I love Emilia's dress and she looks so calm, peaceful and centered. What an enormous contrast from when she came home. Wonderful smiles on everyone :)

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