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The Festival of Lavender in Karlovo is emblematic for Bulgaria and it's as big as the Kazanlak Rose festival. It's a true experience with great events and lots of cultural rituals. A festival not to be missed and totally worth experiencing. Do not miss the 21.06.2025 as it's going to be exquisite this year.
Choice between 2 options for maximum flexibility.
The program for 21.06.2025 is:
09:00 a.m.
Lavender field near Karlovo
Welcome with bread
Lavender Harvesting Ritual
10:00 a.m.
20th of July Square
Folklore program with the participation of improvised ensembles
Lavender Alley Bazaar
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Bukhalov Khan House
Demonstration of lavender making
in an authentic gulpana
Bread kneading demonstration,
baking in a "Podnitsa" clay pot and tasting
Folklore program - Samodiv dance,
Ritual "Aenian Bull"
Crossing the New Year's Wreath (woven from herbs)
Lavender tea tasting
7:30 p.m.
Summer cinema
Music program
Karlovo
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