All of them have created their own Cultural House,
Clubs, art collectives. In Sofia take place quite many events related to preservation of the folk art and traditions. One of the best and most appreciated ones is, in its second edition already, the folk festival Sofia Spring.

Opening the international celebration of songs, dances, folklore, all the participants from the art groups and the thousands of viewers were greeted by – the ambassador of Russia – Mr. Konstantin Vorontcov and Changé d’Affaires of Croatia Mr. Stanko Cmrečnjak

Yet the ancient capital of Bulgaria has been visited by so many amateur artists by now. Over thousand people performed songs, dances, music, folk and traditional clothes to the residents of Sofia.

After the obligatory performance on the stage of Sofia Theater, the folk groups presented their programs on an open stage in the city center.

Special interested represented the mummer groups, which are known to pursue the evil spirits by dancing in an unique ritual way.

The folklore groups were dancing, singing and performing traditional customs in the very centre of Sofia.

All groups were rewarded with honored diploma, statue and medal of the Festival by the president of “EUROPE” Foundation – Dr. Irina Yanakieva.

For three days the participants visited the sightseeing of Sofia city, and also made touring in The Rila Monastery, Plovdiv city, Pleven city, The Ledenica cave near the town of Vratca.

Об участии белорусского народного ансамбля в фестивале "Софийская весна"

“Sofia Spring ”

«То, что надо» на «Софийской весне»

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