site.btaBessarabian Bulgarians' Mission Continues Today, Says Head of Association for Development of Bulgarian Community in Moldova

Alexandr Borimecicov, Director of the Association for the Development of the Bulgarian Community in Moldova and Administrative Director of the Ruse University branch in Taraclia, addressed the opening of the International Children’s Festival of Bulgarian Music and Dance BESARAB FOLK in Taraclia. He said that "the mission of the Bessarabian Bulgarians continues today with the Bulgarian community here, in the heart of the Bulgarians in Moldova – Taraclia".

Borimecicov praised the local educators for preserving Bulgarian culture and noted that the festival, held for the second year, brings together talented young performers. "What they show today will be passed on into the future – that is what makes us true Bulgarians," he said.

The festival programme began with addresses by Bulgaria’s Ambassador to Moldova Maya Dobreva, Moldovan representatives, and BTA Director General Kiril Valchev. Folk singer Ilia Lukov greeted the audience with a performance of "Hubava si, moya goro" (“Beautiful Forest of Mine”). The programme features both solo and group performances of traditional Bulgarian folk music and dance.