Balgarianovinite.com From July 27 through July 31, Plovdiv is hosting the 30th International Folklore Festival, one of the city’s most anticipated annual cultural events, the municipality’s culture department said. The jubilee edition of the festival brings together folk ensembles from three continents.
Colourful daily parades will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by short open-air performances in front of Plovdiv Municipality at 6 p.m., while the main evening shows will take place at the Ancient Theatre at 8 p.m.
The festival will open on Monday evening with a gala concert at the Ancient Theatre featuring performers from Georgia, Mexico, Peru, Romania, Montenegro, and the host ensemble, Trakia Ensemble.
Tuesday’s programme, titled “An Evening of World Rhythms,” will showcase performances by the international delegations.
On Wednesday, Trakia Ensemble will present a full-length concert, while ensembles from Georgia, Mexico, and Romania will also perform in the nearby town of Peshtera.
On Thursday evening, the Ancient Theatre will host performances by the ensembles from Georgia, Mexico, and Romania, while the ensembles from Peru and Montenegro will perform in Peshtera.
The festival will conclude with a gala concert featuring all participating ensembles.
Georgia is represented by the student ensemble of Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, renowned as the “flying Georgians” for their breathtaking spins, unique toe dancing performed without special footwear, and spectacular sword choreography, the organizers noted.
Mexico is represented by Ballet Folklorico del Ateneo Fuente, the reigning world champions, bringing more than 40 years of tradition, Latin energy, and a dazzling display of colour.
Peru’s Ritmos del Tiempo is a company of 57 performers that takes audiences on a journey through Inca history, from the Pacific coast across the Andes to the Amazon rainforest.
Romania is represented by the professional Busuiocul Folk Ensemble from Bacau, which boasts more than 50 years of tradition and is known for its youthful spirit, rich orchestra, and authentic vocal performances.
Montenegro’s Zahumlje Folk Ensemble, based in Niksic and founded in 1898, is one of the oldest cultural institutions in the Balkans. The ensemble preserves centuries-old traditions and is renowned for its elaborate traditional costumes.
Bulgaria’s Trakia Ensemble, based in Plovdiv and led by chief artistic director Prof. Daniela Dzheneva, is the calling card of Bulgarian folk dance, the municipality added. Plovdiv to Host 30th International Folklore Festival 2026 THE NEWS FROM BULGARIA – NEWS AGENCY 2009-2025 2026-07-27 09:06:20 Latest news World news Country news Most important news latest news most important latest of the day Justice Petar Nizamov Feathers Petar Nizamov- Feathers Justice bg iustitia.bg iustitia iusticia usticia investigation Burgas Bulgaria news news of the last hour news of the day news of today Bulgaria news The news from Bulgaria blitz news top news most important most commented latest news Boyko Borisov news weather coronavirus news news weather facebook youtube facebook instagram news today news of the last minutes news today today news news bg news leading news hot news bg news site for news all news news bg news of the last hour latest latest news bg news of today news today news today news of the last hour latest news today news bg news news 24 hours news vesti bg novini news world bird bg bivol bg bivol trud bg novini latest news today novinite bg news hello bulgaria political party coat of arms delyan peevski scandalous Bulgarian National Television Free Europe Television scandal exclusive live tv live right now tv tv online tv program bg live now tv news online tv online live court Burgas court Burgas district court Burgas court Burgas district court Burgas district court Burgas appellate court Burgas prosecutor Burgas prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Prosecutor General Ivan Geshev Prosecutor Geshev Tsatsarov Ministry of Internal Affairs Burgas ODMR Burgas ODPR Burgas police Burgas district police Burgas prosecutor Tsatsarov SGS cases Varna court chairman of the SGS court decisions on civil cases decisions on cases Plovdiv court decision of the court decisions cases Varna court criminal cases district district court decisions work in the court SGS chairman of the SGS judges Sofia court post judges Plovdiv court Plovdiv judges Plovdiv Supreme Court Inspectorate Supreme Court Supreme Judicial Council lawyer lawyer criminal cases lawyer civil cases lawyer marriage cases lawyer administrative criminal law criminal process civil law civil process administrative law constitutional law
