Bulgarian citizens prefer the border city of Edirne to meet all their needs, from clothing to food. Bulgarians visiting Edirne for New Year’s celebrations contribute to the increased occupancy rates of hotels and restaurants, bringing liveliness to the city. Especially on weekends, Bulgarians flock to Edirne, and after completing their shopping, they struggle to carry the products they’ve purchased.
On the other hand, as the New Year approaches, the people of Edirne also start to experience vitality in the markets and bazaars. The streets of Edirne are filled with shoppers and tourists. In this regard, Bulgarian citizens constitute a significant portion, accounting for 90% of the customer base for local shopkeepers.
Bulgarians arriving in the city on Friday mornings, particularly at Ulus Market, engage in enthusiastic shopping. Due to this intense shopping spree, Bulgarian nationals spend their nights in Edirne hotels and continue their shopping on Saturdays and Sundays.
As a result, hotels and restaurants in Edirne are overflowing with reservation requests from thousands of Bulgarian citizens who want to spend their New Year’s holidays in the city. The arrival of Bulgarians adds color and diversity to the New Year celebrations. This situation contributes to making New Year’s celebrations in Edirne more enjoyable and diverse than the previous year.
Edirne shopkeepers are also pleased with the intensity during the New Year season. They express satisfaction not only with the local customers but also with the significant increase in business due to tourists coming from abroad.
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