site.bta16th Bosilegrad Singing and Dancing International Folklore Festival to Be Held from July 27 to August 2

Тhe 16th Bosilegrad Singing and Dancing International Folklore Festival will be held from July 27 to August 2. Organized by Bosilegrad Municipality of and the Bosilegrad Cultural Centre, the festival will bring together dance ensembles from across Europe and the Balkans, including Serbia, Bulgaria, and the Republic of North Macedonia.

Bosilegrad Municipality has received RSD 2,204,000 (BGN 36,500) from Serbia’s Ministry of Public Administration and Local Self-Government to support the event’s organization. Additional funding is expected from the country’s Ministry of Culture and other sponsors.

Some 15 ensembles from Serbia, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Turkiye and Ukraine have confirmed their participation in the festival.

The opening ceremony will feature performances by the Karlovo Rose Queen and a cheerleading group from Sopot. Local ensembles from the Bosilegrad Cultural Centre and the Mladost sports society will also take part in the event.

Bosilegrad Cultural Centre Director Voislav Bozilov stressed the significance of the festival, describing it as "one of the most important cultural events in our municipality." "It fosters connections between people from different countries, provides a platform for young performers, and preserves traditions. It is important for us that Bosilegrad remains a place where cultures meet and respect one another," Bozilov said.

Over the past fifteen years, the festival has welcomed nearly 250 ensembles and some 10 000 participants from Serbia, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Greece, Turkiye, France, Hungary, and other countries.