Varna Summer International Folklore Festival was established in 1992 on the initiative of the Municipality of Varna. It is held annually in the first week of August. Ensembles in the categories of youth and adults from all over the world, as well as groups for authentic folklore can participate.
Programme:
Processions in Varna
July 31 (Friday), 7:00 PM
Folklore Medley - Processions from "Nezavisimost" Square to the Entrance of the Sea Garden
Summer theatre - Varna
July 31 (Friday), 9:00 PM
Official opening - Together now and forever
Concert of guest ensembles from Bulgaria, USA, Serbia, Kazakhstan, Slovakia, Colombia, Italy, Georgia
With the special participation of Folklore Ensemble "Varna" at "Hristo Botev" Public Educational Center
August 01 (Saturday), 9:00 PM
Festival evening "A journey around the World" with ensembles from Slovakia, Kazakhstan, Serbia and Georgia
August 02 (Sunday), 9:00 PM
Festival evening "A journey around the World" with ensembles from USA, Italy and Colombia
August 03 (Monday), 9:00 PM
Official closing - Staying friends
Gala concert of all participants from Bulgaria, USA, Serbia, Kazakhstan, Slovakia, Colombia, Italy, Georgia
With the special participation of: Representative Dance Ensemble "Sharena Gaida"
Joint Events
August 01 (Saturday), 7:30 PM, stage "Rakovina", Sea Garden, Varna - Concert with ensembles from Slovakia, Kazakhstan, Serbia and Georgia
August 02 (Sunday), 7:30 PM, stage "Rakovina", Sea Garden, Varna - Concert with ensembles from USA, Italy and Colombia
Free admission!
Venue: Summer Theatre, "Rakovina" stage, outdoor venues in the city
Organizer: Varna Municipality, Culture and Intellectual Development Directorate
Contact details: Zhasmina Vassileva, tel.: +359 52 820 667; +359 88 991 9414; e-mail: office@varnafolk.org;
www.varnafolk.com
