An online shop for folklore music (CD and DVD), Bulgarian traditional costumes, souvenirs, books and learner’s books for Bulgarian language, icons, carpets from Chiprovtsi and other articles connected to Balkan folklore.
Due to the current global situation with Covid-19 we are temporary unable to deliver outside Bulgaria.
70 years Folk Orchestra of the BNR
On November 14, 2022, in Bulgaria Hall in Sofia, the Folk Music Orchestra of the BNR with conductor Dimitar Hristov celebrated its 70th anniversary. The orchestra received the highest award of the Union of Bulgarian Music and Dance Artists - "Crystal Necklace".
"The Mystery of Bulgarian Voices" with conductor Dora Hristova and other popular performers took part in the concert.
We are happy that the musicians of the BNR and "The Mystery of the Bulgarian Voices" wore costumes made in Atelier Balkanfolk. Women's costumes are designed by Maria Naslednikova.
Photos: Ani Petrova
17 November 2022
Jury of the Zornitsa Folk Dance Competition 1993
The jury of the 2nd Zornitsa Folklore Dance Competition includes the artistic directors of the dance groups participating in the competition, as well as four specialists in the fields of choreography, performing arts, music and costume. More information about the competition can be found at www.balkanfolk.eu
The performance "Meeting of the Generations" will captivate you with the completely new repertoire of the "Gorna Banya" Folklore Ensemble, presenting the beauty and mystery of Bulgarian folklore and will show you to the past with a performance by the veterans of the ensemble.
"Ayde na horoto!" (Join the horo) Balkanfolk’s donation initiative for Bulgarian cultural houses
In honor of 24 May – the Day of Slavonic alphabet and Bulgarian enlightenment and culture Balkanfolk donates 5 Bulgarian folklore music CDs to every Bulgarian cultural house.
"Varnenski tantsi"
choreography: Yordan Yanakiev, music: Kosta Kolev
performance: State Ensemble for Folk Songs and Dances "Philip Kutev"
Atelier for Folklore Costumes
Atelier for manufacturing folklore costumes: production of males, women's and children's folk costumes (narodni nosii) from different ethnographic regions of Bulgaria.
Balkanfolk workshop is a meeting of participants from around the world. Admirers of the Balkan folklore will experience the culture, traditions and customs of the Balkan countries and the beauty of Bulgaria.
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