site.btaVideo Promo Showcases Taraclia District in Cross-Border Black Sea Project

A video presentation promoting Taraclia District, a region of Moldova largely populated by ethnic Bulgarians, has been unveiled as part of the BLACK SEA CAGOS (BSB00108) project. The short film highlights the district's key features, cultural and economic potential, and opportunities for cross-border cooperation.

According to organizers, the video offers an overview of the area's geography and infrastructure, outlines its cultural and historical heritage, and emphasizes tourism development and prospects for sustainable growth. The main goal is to raise Taraclia's international profile and attract investment.

The initiative, titled "Clean Areas, Green and Open Streets", is supported by the INTERREG NEXT Black Sea Basin 2021-2027 programme. Project partners include the Taraclia District Council (Moldova), General Toshevo Municipality (Bulgaria), the town hall of Murfatlar (Romania) and Bolhrad City Council (Ukraine).

The minute-and-38-second clip was produced by Age Quod Agis, which won the tender for the work. The production team developed the creative concept, did filming and editing, and ensured compliance with the project's objectives, local authorities said.

The clip is narrated in Romanian, Moldova's official state language, with English subtitles. After its release on social media, some local residents questioned why a Bulgarian-language version was unavailable. Project coordinators said that under the Cross-Border Black Sea Programme, materials must be delivered in the official language of the participating country, with English subtitles.

"The Taraclia video is included in 15-minute films produced by the other three partner countries, so the language had to be accessible to an international audience. If additional funding is secured, a Bulgarian-language version will be made. In the meantime, YouTube viewers can easily activate subtitles in their preferred language,” the District Council's Department of Economic and Investment Development said.

Officials also noted that Taraclia District lies in southern Moldova, covering 674 square kilometres. Ethnic Bulgarians make up over 65% of the population, giving the area a distinctive and vibrant cultural identity.