There are about 190 foreign participants, and nearly 150 Bulgarian participants, Yorgova said. For the first time in the festival, the audience will see representatives of Uruguay, East Timor and Comoros, she added.
On Lazarov Day, April 27, Saturday, little lazarky from the folklore formations of the Municipal Children’s Complex will demonstrate the custom of Lazaruvane from 10 a.m. at the Samovodska charshia. The celebration continues on the Vladish bridge. From there, the little girls will throw their flower wreaths into the Yantra River, calling for health and love.
If you are wondering what to do this weekend here is our suggestion of things to do in Veliko Tarnovo region.
The festivities will begin at 11:30 a.m. in the central square, when the traditional competition for the “Best Horse” will start. Before that, the horses will parade through the streets of the village.)The mayor Vanya Andreeva announced that the jockeys of KKS “KaloyanNUM0” will ride them. The presenters will announce the sports results of the club during their presentation for the past year. And a committee will honor the traditionally best horse and its runners-up. To add to the mood of the residents and guests of the architectural complex, representatives of DUFA “Bulgarche” from V. Tarnovo are also invited.
On the Fest of Veliko Tarnovo – March 22, the Regional Museum of History organizes a free walking tour. It’s for residents and guests of the city with a talk “The Greatness of the Capital Tarnovgrad”. The walking tour will last from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The beginning is from the square in front of the church “St. Dimitar”. The tour will go along the route: church “St. Dimitar” – Church “St. 40 Martyrs” – Church “St. St. Peter and Paul” – church “St. Ivan Rilski” – Tsarevets Architectural Museum Reserve. Tour guides will be Svetlana Petkova and Elin Alexandrov. On the holiday, the church of St. 40 Martyrs” and Architectural-Museum Reserve “Tsarevets”.
On March 16, 2024, the next XIII international “Trabant Fest – Veliko Tarnovo 2024” will be held. The organizers from the local club invite residents of Veliko Tarnovo and guests of the city to the fun. The Trabant Fest in the old capital is traditionally the first of the year among similar festivals in the country. That is why the largest number of participants and audiences usually gather here. Don’t miss this unique entertainment in Veliko Tarnovo.