Bulgarian culture

Giuseppe Verdi's opera "La Traviata" with conductor Ljubka Biagioni will be performed for the first time in Hall 1 of the National Palace of Culture (NDK) in the Bulgarian capital of Sofia on February 14.

The soloists on the stage will be Marta Torbidoni - soprano, Mihail Mihaylov - tenor and Anton Keremedtchiev - baritone.

The capital of Bulgaria will host for the first time IN THE PALACE International Short Film Festival, which will take place at the National Palace of Culture (NDK) between December 8 and 13.

The audience will have the opportunity to watch more than 100 movies, each of them with a length of up to 27 minutes.

The 43rd edition of the Sofia International Book Fair will take place at the National Palace of Culture (NDK) in the Bulgarian capital between December 8 and 13.

More than 200 publishing houses will be represented at the largest book forum in Bulgaria, which will feature more than 80 events - presentations, readings and discussions.

Employed Bulgarians will have four long weekends next year after the government reshuffled some workdays which come immediately before or after public holidays.

March and May will have one long weekend each, while September will have two.

The Bulgarian capital of Sofia will host for a third consecutive year the Sofia International Literary Festival, which starts on November 25 and will continue until December 13.

This year's edition is focused on literature from the Iberian Peninsula and will present some of the most popular names in contemporary European literature.

The 29th edition of the annual cinema festival Kinomania will take place at the National Palace of Culture (NDK) in the Bulgarian capital of Sofia between November 12 and 29.

The festival will show some of the major winners at this year's international film festivals in Berlin, Cannes, Venice, and others.

Special effects and lights will illuminate the National Palace of Culture (NDK) in the Bulgarian capital of Sofia at 19:15 EET on Saturday evening.

The facade will be illuminated in different colours, bringing the iconic building to life and turning it into a true attraction for the inhabitants and visitors of the capital.

As many as 40 000 people gathered in Koprivshtitsa for the opening day a traditional festival which is being held in the picturesque town for the eleventh time.

Some 12 000 people from Bulgaria and other countries are taking part in the spectacular events which include much dancing, much singing, handicraft, storytelling, and, of course, some food.

The total value of the renovation works taking place near the National Palace of Culture (NDK) continues to grow.

An additional sum of BGN 315,600 will be allocated to the project, as reported by BGNES.

The new portion of the funds will be used for the substitution of the red pavement across the park and all around the building.

Bulgaria marks the 139th anniversary of the 1876 April Uprising for the liberation of Bulgaria.

Celebrations will be held in different towns and cities in the country, including Koprivshtitsa, Klisura, and Panagyurishte.

Koprivshtitsa was one of the centers of the Uprising and is known for its traditional Bulgarian architecture, making it a very popular tourist destination.