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The Folklore Festival "Peace of the Balkans" brings together different ethnic groups in Dupnitsa

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The 23rd South-West International Folklore Festival "Peace on the Balkans" unites dance groups from across Bulgaria, bringing them together in the town of Dupnitsa from May 30 to June 2. 

According to the regulations of the non-competitive event, the participants will present their dances dressed in costumes that are traditional for the respective ethnic groups - Bulgarian, Armenian, Jewish, Karakachan, Vlach, etc. The concerts are scheduled to begin after 18:00.


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