Bulgaria

On December 20–21, 2025, Gorna Oryahovica dressed itself in its brightest festive spirit and became a harbor of cultures, aromas, and human stories. A Christmas journey unfolded before its eyes — from romantic France to distant United States, from snowy Russia to sunny Italy, from Turkey to Greece. Eleven countries, eleven culinary stories, one shared heartbeat. Amid the deep cold of winter, another kind of warmth was ignited: the warmth of the world's heart. Flavors became a language of communication, aromas turned into memories, and smiles became proof that when people gather around one table, there are no borders. "Christmas Around the World – A Tasty Journey" was not simply an event. It was a life experience for everyone who attended. A colorful mosaic of cultures, where every dish carried tradition, every recipe told a story, and every moment became a memory that will remain alive for years to come. During this celebration, Gorna Oryahovica in Bulgaria did not simply host the world — it embraced it. And it reminded us that Christmas, wherever it is celebrated, always carries the same essence: love, sharing, and human warmth. The two-day celebration of Christmas flavors from around the world was organized by the Municipality of Gorna Oryahovica and Tastynation Global, with the participation of students from the "Prof. Asev Zlatarov" Food Technology High School in Gorna Oryahovica.