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Dear friends,

So, ready to explore Bulgaria’s culture and heritage this summer?

The beautiful nature, mountains, numerous mineral springs, wide beaches and unadulterated hospitality of the locals are some of the assumptions to remain captivated by our fabulous destination – Bulgaria. On its relatively small territory there are many unique cultural and historical landmarks.

In case you have chosen Bulgaria for your holiday this summer, we offer you after the long emotionally saturated days of tours and sightseeing, in the warm summer evenings to relax and enjoy the exceptional talent of Bulgarian artists with the Outdoor Opera. Depending on where you spend your vacation we offer you:

If you are in the capital on July 10 and 12, do not miss the opportunity to see the performance of world-renowned Bulgarian artists from the Sofia National Opera and Ballet in the opera by Giuseppe Verdi “Rigoletto”. The performance will be performed at the Roman Stadium at the Boyana Cinema Center.

https://www.facebook.com/SofiaNationalOpera/videos/588333992094806/

If you are on sea holiday in Varna on July 16, watch a concert – the performance of the Varna State Opera “Flamenco Carmen”, with the participation of the stars of the Bucharest Opera – Florentina Soare and Daniel Magdal and the stars of the Varna Opera – Ilina Mihailova and Deyan Vachkov. The performance will be performed at the Varna Summer Theater.

https://www.facebook.com/OperaVarna/videos/296742198186977/

In case you are on sea holiday in Burgas on July 15, do not miss to watch the opera by Giuseppe Berdi “Troubadour”, performed by talented artists from the State Opera – Burgas. The performance will be played at the Burgas Summer Theater and it is part of the program of BURGAS MUSIC HOLIDAYS “EMIL CHAKAROV” 2020.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2692829030940440/

Inhabited since ancient times, Bulgaria has an extremely rich history, unique traditions, way of life and culture. All nations that lived on the Bulgarian lands – Thracians, Romans, Slavs and Bulgarians, leave their mark on the world cultural and historical heritage. It is no coincidence that the first European civilization was born here. The remains of the Thracian, Hellenic and Roman culture are numerous.

The various local rituals and customs, many of which are typical only for certain regions in the country, are also attractive for tourists. Such are Kukeri. It is certainly an exceptional experience to attend such a custom and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of local holidays and traditions.

Pernik is the centre of the annual folklore Carnival ‘Surva’, inscribed in UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. ‘Surva’ is a traditional expression of masquerade folklore games and customs which brings together and rivals the living bearers of the masquerade ritual – the kukeri and the sourvakari. The participants’ masks and costumes are majestic works of folk art, their game impresses and captivates with its authenticity, while touching this ancient tradition brings health and fertility.

Let’s immerse ourselves together in the atmosphere and magic of masquerade games, watching this film dedicated to the Surva Festival in Pernik.