page_title: Kalugerovo, Pazardzhik Province
section_title: Culture
hierarchical_section_title: Kalugerovo, Pazardzhik Province / Culture
caption_attribution_description: English: Sculpture reflecting life in Kalugerovo
context_page_description: Kalugerovo is a large Bulgarian village part of Pazardzhik Province. It is located next to Trakya high-way, which provides a well connection with the two largest Bulgarian cities Plovdiv and Sofia. Kalugerovo is located in the Upper Thracian Plain, which is an advanced agricultural region. The village is situated on the both sides of gold-bearing Topolnitsa River, in the foothills at the southern slopes of the Sredna gora mountain. The climate is transitional, with mild winter and sunny summer. The average annual temperature is 11,3 °C. The climate in the area is favorable of wine production. Famous local wine, as well as Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Muscatel and Pamid are grown.
context_section_description: 1858 in Kalugerovo was constructed the church The Nativity of Mary, which is the highest church in the area(20m)with three bells. Other cultural sight is a sculpture reflecting life opened in 2010 on the World Hearth Day. In addition to its rich cultural heritage Kalugerovo continues to play active role in maintaining dynamic cultural life. During the winter the major cultural happening is a traditional carnival celebration which precedes Lent. The carnival called Jumalovden includes performance of kukeri (mummers) in traditional costumes which influence is dating back to Tracks. During the summer there is another festival on the St. Elija's Day. It includes wide variety of activities as concerts and bazaars.
caption: Life Sculpture