Хоро Horo
The chain dance where everyone joins hands. Weddings, name days, graduations — if there is music, there is a horo.
University of Toronto · Est. 2026
A little piece of Bulgaria in the heart of Toronto
Българска студентска асоциация
We are the Bulgarian Students' Association at U of T — a home for Bulgarian students, their friends, and anyone curious about horo, banitsa, and the warmth of Bulgarian hospitality.
01 За нас · About us
Culture, community, and a home away from home
Founded in 2026, the UofT Bulgarian Students' Association brings together Bulgarian and Bulgarian-Canadian students — and everyone who loves our culture — across the St. George, Mississauga and Scarborough campuses.
Whether you grew up dancing horo at every wedding, you just moved to Toronto from Sofia, Plovdiv or Varna, or you've never tried banitsa (yet), there is a seat for you at our table. We celebrate the traditions we grew up with, build friendships that last beyond graduation, and help each other thrive at U of T.
„Съединението прави силата“
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Culture Култура
Celebrating Baba Marta, Cyrillic Alphabet Day, Christmas and more — with food, music, folk dance and plenty of stories.
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Community Общност
Socials, study sessions and a welcoming network for newcomers, international students and the Bulgarian diaspora.
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Growth Развитие
Mentorship, career panels and connections with Bulgarian professionals and organisations across the GTA.
- Founded
- 2026
- Events this year
- 8+
02 Традиции · Traditions
The things that make us Bulgarian
A few of the customs we share and celebrate together — hover to learn a little more.
Мартеница Martenitsa
Red-and-white threads exchanged on 1 March for health and luck, worn until you see the first stork or blossoming tree.
Баница Banitsa
Flaky filo pastry with eggs and sirene cheese. On New Year's it hides lucky fortunes — kasmeti — inside.
Кирилица Cyrillic
The alphabet developed in the First Bulgarian Empire. On 24 May we celebrate it with flowers, letters and pride.
Роза Rose
The Rose Valley near Kazanlak produces much of the world's rose oil — the scent of a Bulgarian summer.
Шевица Shevitsa
Hand-stitched folk embroidery. Every region has its own motifs and colours — like the ones framing this site.
03 Събития · Events
Our 2026–27 calendar
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With TMU BSA · Free entry
Independence Day BBQ Ден на независимостта
A sunny afternoon of Bulgarian food, music, culture and community in the park, co-hosted with the TMU Bulgarian Students' Association. Bring your friends! RSVP required.
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Launch party
Welcome Horo Night Вечер на хорото
Our official on-campus launch! Meet the team, learn the Pravo horo in five minutes, and enjoy Bulgarian snacks and music.
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Culture
Day of the National Awakeners Ден на народните будители
A cosy coffee-and-conversation afternoon honouring the writers and teachers who shaped modern Bulgaria.
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Holiday social
Koleda — Bulgarian Christmas Коледа
End-of-term celebration with koledari carols, traditional Christmas Eve dishes and a gift exchange.
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Food
Banitsa with Fortunes Баница с късмети
Bake (and eat) banitsa together. Find a fortune inside your slice to see what the new year holds.
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Workshop
Baba Marta — Martenitsa Making Баба Марта
Twist your own red-and-white martenitsi and exchange them with friends for health and happiness.
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National holiday
Liberation Day Ден на Освобождението
Marking Bulgaria's national day with a short history talk, the anthem, and a community dinner.
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Career
Bulgarians in Toronto — Career Panel Кариерен панел
Hear from Bulgarian-Canadian professionals in tech, finance, medicine and the arts. Networking to follow.
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Culture
Cyrillic Alphabet Day 24 май
Celebrate Bulgarian education, literature and culture — end-of-year picnic with games and a calligraphy corner.
Dates are tentative — follow our socials for final times and rooms.
04 Екипът · Meet the team
The people behind the horo
Our founding executive team. Say hi at any event — we promise we don't bite (unless it's banitsa).
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Simeon Karakolev
President
Hometown: Varna, Bulgaria
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Angelina Zaharieva
Vice-President
Hometown: Burgas, Bulgaria
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Yvette Boyadzhieva
VP Finance
Hometown: Sofia, Bulgaria
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Naiden Todd-Marinov
VP Social Media & Marketing
Hometown: Sofia, Bulgaria
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Kristin Hrosinkova
VP Events
Hometown: Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
Стани част от нас
Join the horo.
Membership is free and open to every U of T student — Bulgarian roots not required. Sign up to hear about events first.
05 Контакт · Contact us
Say здравей!
Questions, sponsorship ideas, collaborations with other clubs, or just want to practise your Bulgarian? Drop us a line.
- Email uoftbsa@example.com
- Where University of Toronto · Toronto, ON
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