“Diko Iliev” national festivities of wind bands have been held in Montana since 1986. According to their status, their target is the preservation of the rich traditions of wind bands around the country and making popular the art of the prominent composer Diko Iliev. The participation of professional and amateur wind bands from the country, no age limits, and majorette bands includes a 30 minute on-stage performing.

The eleventh festivities of bowing bands “Diko Iliev” – Montana 2008 will take place from 13 to 15 May 2008. In the frames of this venue the Municipality of Montana is organizing a competition under the name of “A Tapan’s Playing, A Horo is Waving”.

For further information please contact Nelly Vassileva, a chief expert “Culture and Religion”


Translation in English: Vera Genova

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The international drawing contest “A Tapan’s Playing, A Horo’s Waving” is an ongoing event as a part of “Diko Iliev” festivities of wind bands, which is organized by the Municipality of Montana.

All pupils at the age of 7 to 15 are welcome to take part. Two groups will be established according to their grade:

Age group 1: from 1st to 4th class

Age group 2: from 5th to 8th class


Participants from group 1 might represent not more than 3 pictures, sizes 25 X 35 cm and those of group 2 should do at 35 х 50 cm. There are no restrictions about the techniques and the genre. The works should be send via post not later than May 1, 2008 to room 406, 1 Izvora Str, Municipality of Montana, 3400 Montana.


For further information: Nelly Vassileva – chief expert at “Culture and Religion” department of Municipality of Montana.



Translation in English: Vera Genova

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The annual concert of ‘Balkan’ ensemble will show also the School for authentic horo ‘Balkan’ and the following five groups:
- the dance group at cultural club ‘Tsar Boris III’, composed of students at 48th school ‘Iossif Kovachev’, from the region of Serdika, led by Madlen Zaharieva.
- the group at 58th school ‘Sergei Rumyantsev’, region of Serdika, led by Maya Desheva;
- the group at cultural club ‘Vassil Levski’, Benkovski quarter, led by Maya Desheva. The group is composed mainly of students form the school and it is a regular participant in the events organized in the district.
- the group at 41th school ‘Saints Cyril and Methodius’, region of Triaditza, led by Detelina Sotirova;
- the group at cultural club ‘Tsar Boris III’ led by Angel Tomov, composed of children from the age of 11 to 13.

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‘Hristo Botev’ Cultural club in the town of Botevgrad and the Municipality administration has the pleasure to invite you on 16 May 2008 from 7 PM in the hall of the cultural club to the anniversary concert of ‘Botevgrad’ dance ensemble on the occasion of 45 years since its foundation.

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On 17 and 18 May 2008 the second national competition ‘Zurna Fest’will be held. International guests will take part as well.
To subscribe for participation please call 07434/3108 or email zurnafest@abv.bg

The Municipality of Strumyanai organizes the festival.

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Celebration of the Rose - Karlovo 2008

The Rose Festival in the town of Karlovo is organized by "Vassil Levski" cultural club based in the town and will last until 1 June. The celebration includes: the "Queen of the Roses" competition, "Thracian Wedding" ethnographic exhibition and many concerts.

On 31 May 2008 from 8:45 PM in the rose gardens of Karlovo the ritual gathering of roses will be represented by folklore groups from the region of Karlovo along with a parade led by the Queen of the Roses. Form 10:30 AM on the "20th July" square the "Naiden Kirov" ensemble from the town of Rousse will take part in the concert "A Feast in the Valley of Roses".

Photos of "Feast of the Rose"

Program (in bulgarian)

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Australian Bulgarian Association “Mladost” Inc. is pleased to invite You, Your Family and Friends
to celebrate the May 24 - Day of Slavonic Alphabet, Bulgarian Enlightenment and Culture.

THE CELEBRATION WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE:

Southern Cross Club Woden
92-96 Corinna Street
Phillip, ACT 2606

on

Saturday, 24 of May 2008, 3.00 pm to 7.00 pm

All Welcome


More for May 24 - Day of Slavonic Alphabet, Bulgarian Enlightenment and Culture

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Everest Nepal Culture Group is expecting about 300 artists of different performing art disciplines from 8 to 10 different countries. A little further, we also expect that the culture of Nepal will be advertised in abroad through the respective participants of different country concern. Finally the culture of Nepal certainly going to attract the participant and their countrymen through this conference. Similarly tourism will also be developing, that is one of the main sources of income for Nepalese people.

Official invitation

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We invite you to join us in a gala event celebrating the Croatian contemporary dance ensemble's performance of Angels of Suderac in the San Francisco International Arts Festival. Croatian dancers Sandra Banic, Rina Kotor, Sonja Pregrad, Zrinka Simicic, Liljana Zagorac, Zoran Cica, and Miljecko Bengez will give a demonstration of the choreography by Croatian American Kate Foley.

There will also be a performance of original jazz by Greg Sankovich and ensemble, and traditional songs by the Dalmacijo Singers.

Friday , May 30, 2008 • 8:00 PM • $10

Croatian American Cultural Center
60 Onondaga Ave.
510-649-0941
San Francisco, CA 94112

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