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Participants of the International Folklore Festival in Veliko Tarnovo will go on parade

published on 7/20/24 6:15 AM

Photo: Veliko Tarnovo Municipality

Nearly 340 participants from countries on different continents will take the stage at the Summer Theatre in Marno Pole Park in Veliko Tarnovo to present the their folklore traditions.

The start is today, 20 July, when the traditional procession of the participants will pass along the main street of Veliko Tarnovo. They will be presented at 7 pm in front of the Municipality building and at 8 pm the first concert evening will take place in the Summer Theatre. On this occasion, from 5.30 till 8 pm, the main street in Veliko Tarnovo will be closed to vehicles.

The colourful folklore event will feature ensembles from Cyprus, China, Mexico, Georgia, Hungary, Bulgaria, and for the first time, the Comoros, East Timor and Uruguay.

The International Folklore Festival in Veliko Tarnovo will last until 27 July.

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