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"The Bulgarian Army from Asparukh to the present day" in the village of Topoli

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The 11th cultural-historical show "The Bulgarian Army from Asparukh to the present day" reenacts different periods of the development of the Bulgarian army in the village of Topoli near Varna. 

Nearly 500 people from historical reenactment clubs from all over the country are taking part in the event. 

The event is held under the patronage of President Rumen Radev. Among the highlights of the program are the topics "Asparukh's Cavalry" and "Second Bulgarian Kingdom". 

The prominent Bulgarian folk singer Valya Balkanska is also a guest, BNR-Varna reports.



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