The beginning of the International Folklore Festival Veliko Tarnovo was held in 1998. Since its inception, the festival has the status of “Festival of CIOFF” (International Council of Organizers of Festivals for Folklore and Traditional Arts). It is one of 270 recognized by the CIOFF numerous festivals around the world. The status, the perfect organization, the attractive program and the exceptional response are the reason for the International Folklore Festival in Veliko Tarnovo to become one of the most prestigious events for Bulgaria and the world.
Every year, organizers invite groups from around the world to present the exquisite and richness of folklore in front of an audience. This year the participants will be from Bolivia, Venezuela, Georgia, China, Costa Rica, Malaysia, Mexico, Russia and Bulgaria.
The 21st International Folklore Festival Veliko Tarnovo 2018 will be held in the period July 21-28, 2018 at the Summer Theatre.
The program is as follows:
July 21 / Saturday /
18:00 h. Presentation of the groups in front the Municipality building of Veliko Tarnovo
20:00 h Official opening of XXI International Folklore Festival Veliko Tarnovo and Gala Concert at Summer Theatre – Marno Pole Park with the participation of Bulgaria, Bolivia, Venezuela, Georgia, China, Costa Rica, Malaysia, Mexico and Russia
22:30 Audio visual show “Sound and Light”
July 22 / Sunday /
10:00 am “Miss Festival” Competition
8 pm Concert at Summer Theatre – Marno Pole Park with the participation of the groups from Bolivia, Georgia, Costa Rica, Mexico
July 23 / Monday /
20:00 Concert at Summer Theater – Marno Pole Park with the participation of the groups from Georgia, Costa Rica, Malaysia and Russia
July 24 / Tuesday /
8 pm Concert at Summer Theater – Marno Pole Park with the participation of the groups from Bolivia, Venezuela, China and Russia
July 25 / Wednesday /
20:00 Concert at Summer Theater – Marno Pole Park with the participation of the groups from Venezuela, China, Costa Rica and Malaysia
July 26 / Thursday /
8 pm Concert at Summer Theater – Marno Pole Park with the participation of the groups from Bolivia, Georgia, Malaysia and Mexico
July 27 / Friday /
20:00 pm Evening of Bulgarian folklore with the participation of PFA “Iskra” – Veliko Tarnovo, FA “Turnovche” and FTA “Jar” - Sofia
July 28 / Saturday /
7:00 pm Show
20:00 Official closing ceremony of the 21st International Folklore Festival Veliko Tarnovo with the participation of the groups from Bulgaria, Bolivia, Venezuela, Georgia, China, Costa Rica, Malaysia, Mexico and Russia
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good afternoon.
My name is Angelica Montoya, I am the Karla Matheus’ s mom she is a girl who is going to dance represent Venezuela.
I live in Florida – USA, and I want to see this important festival, would you please tell me if the are some tv channel to see this festival in internet or some link to find videos.
thank you and appreciate the information.
enjoy this festival