The Bulgarian oil yielding
rose is a symbol of Bulgaria. It embodies
the freshness of nature, the aesthetics of Bulgarian culture
and the pursuit of beauty and happiness.
Rose is grown for rose oil production and for
other derivative products used in the perfume industry. Bulgarian
rose oil is of superior quality that is unrivaled in the world. It is
a material, preferred by many reputable perfumery manufacturers.
Its secret lies in the technology of extraction - by triple distillation
and intermediate cooling.
The evergreen gardens of South China are
considered home for the oil-yielding rose.Despite the fact that the oil-yielding
rose does not originate from Bulgaria, the local climate is its
most favorable environment for flourishing. Later the plant spread
over other Asian regions - India, Persia, Syria and
Afghanistan. The oil-yielding rose was brought to Bulgaria by
the Ottoman Turks, who used rose oil in some of the Muslim rituals.
The strongest tradition in rose production is near the towns of
Karlovo and Kazanlak
Not
surprisingly, this region is called the Valley of Roses. Rose growing was the
main livelihood of the local population. The Rose Institute and the only in the
world museum of roses, where you can learn about the history of the plant and
about rose production in Bulgaria, are located in Kazanlak.Rose harvest in
Kazanlak and Karlovo is held in late May and is associated with joy, feasts and
songs. Oil-yielding rose is picked early in the morning, when the leaves of the
plant are covered with drops of dew. It is these drops, where the rose oil is
stored, and they are the key to high quality rose products.The Festival of
Roses in Kazanlak, which takes place in the days of rose-picking, is one of the
most joyful and beautiful festivals in the country. Many guests from Bulgaria
and abroad gather in the town and witness a pageant of roses, songs and beautiful
rituals.
Early
in the morning is the festive rose picking, when beautiful girls, dressed in festive
Bulgarian costumes, collect the rose blossoms and adorn with them for health
and beauty. After that follows the choosing of a Rose Queen - the most
beautiful girl, who participated in the ritual.Celebrations continue with a folklore
procession and tasting of rose foods and beverages in the ethnographic complex
of Kazanlak. Here you can taste rose jam, rose brandy or fragrant rose liqueur.
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I know specially the rose of bulgaria cosmetics ... they are excellent products, i advice people to test. Nice article, Mary
ReplyDeleteFirst time I heard of this precious rose from this country and the festival. Hope able to visit and participate in future.
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