Grandma Marta came to the Bulgarian school

This year students, their parents and guests gathered together on the first day of March to make some 'martenici' and learn more about this very unique Bulgarian tradition.

Every year in Bulgaria streets are full of stands selling 'martenici'. This is one of the most colorful traditions. Martenici are made of white and red threads. The white color symbolizes long life and purity and the red color - health and strengh. They can be bracelets, necklaces, brooches. The tradition says to wear them until you see a stork.

Students in the school enjoyed this tradition a lot and made beautiful martenici with the help of three skilful women - Doshka Kancheva, Tatyana Savova and Lachista Ivanova.

Students did not only enjoy the making of wonderful martenici but also learnt a lot about the origin, meaning and symbols of this tradition.

"Happy Grandma Marta's Day!" is what we all wish each other on the first day of March.