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Balkanski Circus visiting Veliko Tarnovo

cirkThe most awarded Bulgarian circus famous all over the world is visiting Veliko Tarnovo. The circus is actually known worldwide as The Bulgarian national circus. It will welcome everyone with a new programme full of spectacular attractions and performances. The chapiteau is set up behind Billa store at the roundabout near Praktiker. The circus is staying in Veliko Tarnovo for four days– 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th October – with shows starting from 5 pm and 7.30 pm in the first three days and from 11 am and 4.30 pm on the last day (Sunday). Tickets can be purchased from the ticket office on the site or on-line at:

http://boxoffice.bg/title/%D0%A6%D0%98%D0%A0%D0%9A+%D0%91%D0%90%D0%9B%D0%9A%D0%90%D0%9D%D0%A1%D0%9A%D0%98/206/tabs/%D0%9F%D1%80%D0%BE%D0%B3%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BC%D0%B0/184/.

October 8, 2015 by
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Exhibition dedicated to African culture in Veliko Tarnovo

Author of the exhibition is Burama Keita, of Malian origin but currently residing in Bulgaria and dealing with African culture.

The exhibitionis called Africa: My land, My Soul and is part of a long-term project and will stay in Veliko Tarnovo from October 6th to 30th October. Visitors will have the opportunity to see a different culture presented in the old capital of Bulgaria. The exhibition will cover different topics such as history, geography, literature, and modern and traditional African painting. You can also hear and see African music and dancing at the opening of the exhibition which will be held in French (with interpretation into Bulgarian).

The opening is today, 6th October, from 5 pm; the venue – Rafael Mihailov Exhibition Halls, New Corpus Hall, 1st level, 1 Rafael Mihailov str.

October 6, 2015 by
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Campaign for electronic and hazardous waste collection

household-hazardous-waste-signsVeliko Tarnovo Municipality is organizing yet another collection campaign for electronic and hazardous waste. There will be two collection points – one opening on October, 8th in Kartala Neighbourhood, in Stoyan Koledarov parking lot, from 10 am till 4 pm. The other one will be available on October, 9th, from 10 am to 4 pm in front of Mall Veliko Tarnovo, in the parking lot at Simeon Veliki Street.

People can safely dispose of their expired medications, mercury-containing ampules and thermometers; lacquers, paints, thinners; household cleaners and chemicals; inks and contaminated packaging; expired pesticides; batteries and accumulators and electronic waste.

The campaign is part of the efforts of the Municipality to keep our town clean and free of hazardous substances. Veliko Tarnovo Municipality is conforming to the high ecological standard ISO 14000 Environmental Management System for several years now. This system aims at minimizing the pollution and negative effects of human activity on the environment.

October 5, 2015 by
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Pumpkin Festival in Sevlievo (14 – 18 Octomber)

best pumpkinsA Pumpkin Feast is annually held in Sevlievo – a culinary festival celebrating local traditional dishes, delicacies and crafts, created in the capital of pumpkins – Sevlievo.

Event Agenda:

15.10.2015 (Thursday)

The theatre performance Pumpkin Tale will be staged at Mara Belcheva Hall of Culture.

After the show ends, the Pumpkin Temptations Contest which presents various dishes made from pumpkin – pumpkin stuffed with meat, roasted pumpkin boats with mince, pumpkin desserts, etc. and The Best Pumpkin Contest for the heaviest pumpkin, longest pumpkin, smallest pumpkin, etc. Continue Reading

September 25, 2015 by
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Veliko Tarnovo marks the Chinese New Year in February, 2016

a lion dance

Lion Dance

Veliko Tarnovo will officially mark the Chinese New Year in February 2016 with a varied and attractive program. This was agreed at a meeting between Veliko Tarnovo Deputy Mayor Daneva-Snezhana Ivanova and the cultural counsellor with the Chinese embassy in Bulgaria Yin Yali. The main aspects of the future event were outlined during the talks. Preparations begin next month.

Until now, the Chinese New Year had been officially celebrated only in Sofia and Varna. In February 2016 a 40-strong ensemble from the Asian country will visit the Old capital of Bulgaria. The program will include lots of music and dancing, circus and acrobatics numbers, as well as the particularly attractive Lion Dance. Exhibitions and presentation of traditional oriental arts and crafts are also on the agenda for the event.

Images: Internet

September 24, 2015 by