Bulgaria's Plovdiv Launches Week of Art, Cultural Events

The Bulgarian city of Plovdiv, which will become European Capital of Culture in 2019, is embarking Monday on a week-long period of events highlighting its image as a centuries-old centre of arts, crafts and entertainment.

A photo exhibition by Nikola Stamenov showing sights of the Old City during the 1930-1942 period will open on Monday evening, marking the start of the Old Town Annual Festival.

Also on Monday, violin player Micho Dimitrov and high school students will perform at the Roman Stadium arena.

The events include performance by folklore music and dance groups, cooking shows and demonstration of old crafts such as weaving, wood carving, glass and pottery making.

You can find the festival programme here.