This week’s photo challenge is Dance. A while back, I had the pleasure to visit Bulgaria’s beautiful capital, Sofia, for work and had a try at traditional Bulgarian folk dance at the touristy restaurant Chevermeto.
First, the professionals showed us how it was done.
And then the audience was invited to join in. I was just trying to go in the right direction and not step on anyones toes but some of the people from the audience danced like professionals. I figure that either their hobby is traditional Bulgarian dance or they must come to this restaurant often.
The food in Bulgaria is delicious. This restaurant was no exception. Maybe the fact that our hosts were locals and knew what to order had something to do with it though. On the right, my favourite Bulgarian dish – Shopska salad.
Looking through my archives I found funny photos of myself dancing in Johannesburg and Nairobi too. If you ever get chances like this – don’t hesitate to seize the opportunity. I will cherish all these experiences forever even though I’m sure I looked a bit silly at the time!
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The Life and Travels of Mrs Suvi 
ah, there, you been to Sofia, Bulgaria, where I live 🙂 am happy you enjoyed your stay here… 🙂
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Yes very much, I cannot wait to go back one of these days!
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let me know if you ever come back for a visit to Sofia 🙂 if you have the time , we may go out for a photo walk… and some cakes and coffee, of course, lol 🙂
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Yes definitely 🙂 Same invite for you for Helsinki! ☺
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Interesting !!! Beautiful photos….
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Thanks so much maggie 🙂
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nice shots. thank you for sharing. dancing and food put people together. i did enjoy participating in a group dance, too, at the paraclissa restaurant in varna.
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Thanks so much and I’m happy to hear that you had a try at it in Varna 🙂 Wishing you a great week ahead!
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A surprising number of Bulgarians of all ages enjoy folk dancing and will stand up and join a horo at the drop of a hat – in restaurants, at weddings and christenings, holiday celebrations, anywhere really. I’ve been married to a Bulgarian for over two decades, lived there, speak the language, even majored in dance in undergraduate school, and yet I have never had the courage you did to join in. Bravo!
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Wow so interesting to hear this! Hehe maybe you should try next time, I’m sure your relatives will be surprised 🙂 Thank you for your comment!
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What beautiful photos! Sofia.looks like somewhere else to add to my long list of places to visit! The only place I’ve joined in a traditional dance was Tallinn, at the Open Air Museum where I partnered a local dancer for the Polka. Like you, I’d no idea what I was supposed to be doing but enjoyed my twirls round the dance floor!
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Hehe, the dancing at the Open Air Museum sounds like a lot of fun! Sofia is great – not so many tourists as in Prague and that lot!
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