Association of Bulgarian Folk Groups Abroad to Have Concert at Sofia’s Joy Station

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A concert dedicated to the Association of Bulgarian Folk Groups Abroad’s (ABFGA) 10th anniversary will take place at Sofia’s Joy Station on Saturday night, the ABFGA reported. The event under the auspices of Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova will present international folklore associations that bring together dancers and choir members from various formations operating in different countries.
In 2026, the ABFGA celebrates 10 years of work dedicated to the preservation, promotion, and development of Bulgarian folklore around the world. “The highlight of the festive calendar will be today’s concert, which will bring together on one stage performers from different corners of the world, united by their love for Bulgarian songs, dances, traditions, and Bulgaria,” the organizers said.
The international folk ensemble Mladost na Megdana brings together dancers aged 15 to 25 from 19 Bulgarian folk groups based in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and the Netherlands. Born and raised in various European countries, these young people find common ground through Bulgarian folk dances and their love for their roots.
The international dance ensemble Gurbetchii brings together 55 dancers from more than 25 Bulgarian folk ensembles across Europe and the US. “Created through volunteer work, personal funds, sleepless nights, and immense dedication, Gurbetchii is more than just a dance ensemble. It is a symbol of the unity of Bulgarians around the world and proof that when different destinies come together around a shared heritage and dream, they can create something meaningful for Bulgarian folk art,” said the ABFGA.
The Pastra Kitka Folk Choir brings together seven choral groups. “Pastra Kitka symbolizes what has been uniting us for 10 years now – our love for Bulgarian songs, folklore, and Bulgaria, no matter how far away we live from it,” said the ABFGA.
After the concert on Saturday, the organizers will invite the audience to an after-party with a folk dance floor. “The stage will give way to a communal dance floor, and dancers and the audience will join hands in one big Bulgarian horo dance, because the best way to celebrate Bulgarian folklore is together,” said the association.
Founded in 2016, the association now brings together 80 Bulgarian folk groups and organisations in 21 countries and 65 cities worldwide. BTA is a media partner for the event, which is held with the support of the Executive Agency for Bulgarians Abroad.

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