‘Martenizza’ is the Bulgarian word for the month March. This work describes an old custom in Bulgaria introduced to the composer was through Ivo Stoykov, a Bulgarian acquaintance. In accordance with tradition good friends give each other a number of white and red pennants on the 1st of March. When a stork has been spotted for the first time in March, the pennants are hung in a tree, and one can make a wish. According to the custom, friends wish each other health and happiness for the coming year.
| Arrangement | Big Band & Concert Band |
| Level | 3 |
| NumberOfPages | 20 |
| Series | Sovereign Series |
| Publisher | De Haske Publications |
| Contributors | Swerts, Piet(Composer) |
| ISMN | 9790035046814 |