While it sounds traditional, the song was composed by , known as the "Voice of Pirin".
The lyrics describe a dialogue asking a young woman named Katerina why she is so beautiful and well-dressed. katerino_mome_katerino_mome
The song is frequently paired with a specific line dance in a 2/4 meter. While it sounds traditional, the song was composed
Katerina replies that her beauty comes from the . She drank Pirin water, walked on mountain grass, and was raised by a "Bulgarian mother from Pirin". The Dance Connection While it sounds traditional