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Plovdiv – European Capital of Culture, 2019

In our series “Plovdiv – European Capital of Culture, 2019”, Radio Bulgaria presents some of the highlights in the cultural calendar of the first Bulgarian city selected to be a cultural capital of Europe. 

Here you will find intriguing information about the history, the life and the authentic spirit of one of the oldest still-inhabited cities on the continent – Plovdiv. 


Miroslava Katsarova presents IMAGINE project

The song is the shortest music piece which can tell a huge story in several minutes only and let you sink into its depths and perspectives, Miroslava Katsarova said several days before her concert IMAGINE on January 25 at..

published on 1/23/19 10:21 AM

Bulgarian writer Yordan Radichkov wrote about glory of common people

This year Bulgaria marks 90 th anniversary since the birth of Yordan Radichkov (24.10.1929). He was an unsurpassed master of the short story, exceptional playwright and script writer, two times nominated for Nobel Prize in literature...

published on 1/22/19 12:08 PM

Evrika exhibition reveals secrets from world of science in the European Capital of Culture

The children’s educational center Muzeiko presents its latest travelling exhibition Evrika in Plovdiv. The exhibition will remain in this city until the end of 2019, in order to acquaint the residents and guests of the European..

published on 1/20/19 10:15 AM

The music of wood

The cultural achievements of the European civilization swept over the newly-liberated Bulgarian state at the end of the 19 th and start of the 20 th century, warmly received by the enthusiastic Bulgarians thirsty for new knowledge..

published on 1/19/19 8:20 AM

"We Are All Colors" show has provoked mixed feelings

A glamorous show of sound and light on a stage next to 30-meter-high tower, made Plovdiv residents and guests of the city gather on the central boulevard of Plovdiv - "Tsar Boris III – Obedinitel". Despite the cold weather, the opening..

published on 1/14/19 1:44 PM
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Plovdiv – in the focus of attention of the world media

Today, 12 January, is the culmination of the long festive weekend (11-13 January) of the launch of the initiative Plovdiv – European Capital Culture, 2019. The show “We are all colours” will be staged in the very heart of..

published on 1/12/19 8:00 AM