Dance and music ensembles from eight countries and folklore groups from Bulgaria will take part in the 20th edition of the International Folklore Festival which opens in Veliko Turnovo tonight and will go on until 29 July.
The culture and traditions of the nations will be presented by groups from Argentina, Egypt, Serbia, Chile, the island of Mauritius, Columbia, Peru and Georgia.
“Bulgaria is represented by five ensembles,” says Emil Pavlov from the national section of the International Council of Organizations of Folklore Festivals and Folk Arts, CIOFF, organizer of the festival and adds: “We are planning 25 concerts, 8 in the open air theatre.”
Admission to all concerts is free. The festival kicks off at 6 PM with a parade in the city’s main streets.
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