Drinks Reception - Bulgaria Spiced Up!
Reception & Spicy Hot Challenge
Presented by:
Bulgarian Music Association,
EU NextGeneration,
Recovery & Resilience Plan Bulgaria
THU
15 Jan -
16:00 -
17:30 -
Oosterpoort - House Of Europe
House Of Europe
English spoken
Join us for a special event dedicated to meeting the exciting Bulgarian music professionals attending ESNS! The event will bring together artists, managers, festivals, and industry representatives to connect, exchange ideas, and explore opportunities — all in true spirit over drinks and bites!
After the networking reception, prepare for something that can make some of you laugh, but many to cry! While Bulgaria is often represented through its rose oil, traditional dances, or yoghurt well... this time we’ll reveal another essential — and fiery — side of our culture: the cult of the hot pepper.
In Bulgaria, chilli is more than food — it’s a religion. You’ll find peppers in every home, on every table, and in countless forms, colors, and preparations. From homemade pickled varieties to boutique chilli farms that have taken root across the country. From secret family recipes for hot chilli sauces to gourmet tailored ones - hot peppers have become a proud part of contemporary Bulgarian culture. The Spicy Hot Challenge will celebrate this national passion — and test the bravery of those who dare to taste the heat supported by one of the finest farms - Chilli Hills.
And yes, there will be prizes for the strongest who reach the higher numbers on the Scoville scale!
Come for the networking, stay for the fire.
After the networking reception, prepare for something that can make some of you laugh, but many to cry! While Bulgaria is often represented through its rose oil, traditional dances, or yoghurt well... this time we’ll reveal another essential — and fiery — side of our culture: the cult of the hot pepper.
In Bulgaria, chilli is more than food — it’s a religion. You’ll find peppers in every home, on every table, and in countless forms, colors, and preparations. From homemade pickled varieties to boutique chilli farms that have taken root across the country. From secret family recipes for hot chilli sauces to gourmet tailored ones - hot peppers have become a proud part of contemporary Bulgarian culture. The Spicy Hot Challenge will celebrate this national passion — and test the bravery of those who dare to taste the heat supported by one of the finest farms - Chilli Hills.
And yes, there will be prizes for the strongest who reach the higher numbers on the Scoville scale!
Come for the networking, stay for the fire.