At RingCentral, our events bring people together and strengthen the community that surrounds us. Each season brings a new opportunity to gather in fresh ways, and this summer, we gathered for a company-wide picnic in a scenic spot outside Sofia.

Celebrating traditions together

With a team that blends both local and international talent, we wanted the day to highlight Bulgarian traditions. For some, this was a new cultural experience; for others, it was a return to something familiar and meaningful.

A day of games, traditions, and shared moments

We kicked off the day with The Shepherd Game, where blindfolded participants guided their teammates using only invented sounds and signals. It quickly became a playful test of creativity, trust, and teamwork under pressure.

The energy continued with a traditional game on kokili (stilts). Wobbly steps, cheering colleagues, and inevitable falls turned it into a challenge of balance and perseverance, with everyone encouraging each other to keep going.

We kept the momentum going with the Magic Carpet Challenge, where teams had to move in sync while standing together on a single piece of fabric. It was a lighthearted reminder that progress sometimes looks messy from the outside but happens best when you work together.

The program then shifted into cultural workshops. Teams blended fragrant herbs to create their own chubritsa, one of Bulgaria’s most beloved spice mixes, and crafted hurka ot prezhda (yarn distaffs), connecting with traditions through touch and creativity.

After a lively morning, our colleagues sat down for lunch to share stories throughout the day and enjoy the outdoors. A few brought out guitars, adding music to the atmosphere and turning the meal into a memorable moment.

The afternoon workshops continued with bread-making, where teams kneaded dough side by side, laughed over flour-covered attempts, and discovered the craft behind one of Bulgaria’s favorite staples.

The cultural highlight of the day came when everyone changed into nosii (traditional Bulgarian clothes). Dressed in colorful outfits, teams joined light performances and sang traditional songs, creating an authentic celebration of Bulgarian heritage.

To close, the entire group came together for a horo, Bulgaria’s traditional circle dance—a joyful reminder of the unity and spirit that connect us.

See the fun in action! You can watch a full recap on our YouTube channel.

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Updated Sep 25, 2025