A rich program awaits residents and visitors of Veliko Tarnovo on September 6th – Unification Day. The Unification of Bulgaria was the act of the unification of the Bulgarian Kingdom and Eastern Rumelia in the autumn of 1885. It was coordinated by the Bulgarian Secret Central Revolutionary Committee. The unification was carried out after riots in different cities of Eastern Rumelia, followed by a military coup on September 6th in 1885, supported by the Bulgarian Prince Alexander I and led by Major Danail Nikolaev. The day was declared a public holiday for the country by the National Assembly on February 18, 1998.
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Banitsa Festival in Balvan, in the Veliko Tarnovo district
The festival will be held for the fourth consecutive year in the village of Balvan near Veliko Tarnovo. This time, it will take place on August 31st, Saturday from 9.30 am and will be called “The Banitsa on weekdays and holidays”. Around 20 people from all over the country have signed up to participate with the traditional Bulgarian delicacy and in the folklore program.
Summer Cinema Under the Stars in Veliko Tarnovo with 17 movie titles
For a month, residents and guests of Veliko Tarnovo will be able to enjoy the movie marathon “Summer Cinema Under the Stars”. Outdoor screenings will be played every night from August 17 until September 15 at the Summer Theatre in Marno Pole Park. A huge screen will be installed at the Summer Theatre and modern technologies will be used to broadcast the films, guaranteeing the highest quality just like in a movie theatre.