Bulgaria Own Laughter Kingdom Celebrates April Fool’s Day

Gabrovo’s House of Humor marks Wednesday its 37th anniversary. Photo by DarikNews

The city of Gabrovo, known as the Bulgarian "laughter kingdom," celebrates Wednesday April Fool's Day.

Gabrovo is located some 220 km North-East from the city of Sofia. The city's residents are famous for their unique sense of humor and stinginess. These are the people who clip the tails of their cats to keep the room warmer and stop their watches at night to save hard wear on the cog-wheels.

The city is also the residence the renowned House of Humor, which marks Wednesday its 37th anniversary.

This year the House will celebrate not only locally but in Brussels as well. The Members of the European Parliament will be able to enjoy the "Eurosapience" exhibit including 51 Bulgarian caricatures.

The artworks have been selected through a national contest organized by the House of Humor. 17 Bulgarian artists are represented with three caricatures each. All are an ironic look at Bulgaria's place in the European Union.

The Gabrovo City Hall declared April 1 an open-door day when everyone can visit the House of Humor free of charge and enjoy all exhibits and entertainment.

The city has organized many other events to mark April 1 such as a contest for the best jollier, musical performances and a puppet show for the children.

"Laughter has remained the most stable currency of all," the late Radoi Ralin, one of Bulgaria's most prominent writers and great friend of Gabrovo, wrote, affirming Gabrovtsi's belief that "the world lasts because it laughs".

 

 

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