#Bulgaria celebrates its national holiday today! Congratulations 🎉🇧🇬 🤝🇪🇺
Dating back to the 17th century, Bulgarian rose oil, particularly from the Damask rose, holds significant cultural, economic, and historical importance in Bulgaria. Around 70% of the world’s rose oil is produced in Bulgaria and is used as a key ingredient in high-end perfumes, cosmetics, and aromatherapy products worldwide. The Rose Valley, particularly the region around Kazanlak, is world-renowned for its rose production, attracting tourists to witness the rose-picking and distillation processes, visit rose museums, and participate in the annual Rose Festival. Accordingly, rose oil is an important symbol of Bulgarian identity and pride, representing a blend of natural beauty, traditional craftsmanship, and economic vitality.
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