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)

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

Featuring Greek/Pontic Musicians Michalis Kaliontzidis on Lyra and Yiannis Gevelis on Daouli.

Truly, don't miss this opportunity to hear and dance to one of the best Pontic lyra players from Greece. Reports from their performance in LA last week were that "the musicians were absolutely great and the dancing was fun". If you haven't made your reservation yet, even for the $35 show, contact Effie for a reservation.

Nativity of Christ Greek Orthodox Church
1110 Highland Drive
Ignacio, CA

6pm Reception, 7pm Buffet Dinner, $85.00
After 9pm open for dancing, $35.00

Information and Reservations,
Nikos Savvidis, 707-569-9578
or Effie Fourakis, 415-924-5686
or effiejf@aol.com