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Art Fair IMPRESIA - Plovdiv
6/9/2003 12:00:00 AM
(09.06.2003 - 15.06.2003)
The IMPRESIA Art Fair was established in 1997 with the idea of ensuring a broad forum for the exchange of cultural values. The organiserers aim at promoting modern Bulgarian art by bringing together the artists and the connoisseurs, maecenas, and businessmen, who are insighful enough so as to invest in art. The manifestation is kick-started with participants from 9 countries. The oncoming years brought a great deal of joy to the organizers and an acknowledgement of the event set out. Firms and authors from 11 countries - Bulgaria, Great Britain, Germany, Greece, Spain, Italy, the USA, Ukraine, France, the Netherlands, Japan took part at Impressia Art Fair staged in Plovdiv during the last 3 years. The International Fair Poster Competition is one of its kind worldwide to showcase the modern art of the international fair poster.This event is organized by the International fair in Plovdiv and is held annually within IMPRESSIA Ar t Fair duration. The competition jury comprises noted Bulgarian poster artists,artists, graphic design experts as well as fair experts.
PENTECOST / HOLY TRINITY (50 Days after Easter )
6/23/2024 9:00:00 AM
50 Days after Easter is the feastday Pentecost (Whitsunday), also called Holy Trinity.
Anniversary of the birth of Dr Obreiko Obreikov (1891 - 1969), the founder of the Plovdiv Fair
6/17/2024 9:00:00 AM
Born on June 17, 1891 in Plovdiv, Dr. Obreikov comes from an eminent Bulgarian Revival period family.
VIDOVDEN (Vido’s day) - June 15
6/15/2024 9:00:00 AM
That day is the feast of the last one of the hail-men family - sometimes interpreted as a brother, Vido, sometimes as a syster - Vida.
ELISSEY feastday (Liseh’s Day; St.Eliseus) - June 14
6/14/2024 9:00:00 AM
The traditional feast of Eliseus (also called Ellisey, Lisseh, Lisso or Lissey) is one of the thunder-maker feasts, alongside with German and Bartholomew.
Today is SPASSOVDEN
6/13/2024 10:00:00 AM
SPASSOVDEN (always on Thursday, 40 Days after Easter - “Ascension Day” or “Ascension of the Lord”): The great feast called the Spassovden or Ascension Day is connected to the eternal human wish for health and joy. The feast is a non-fixed one, and it is celebrated 40 days after Easter, always on Thursday.
VARTOLOMEY (St Bartholomew’s Day) - June 11
6/11/2024 11:00:00 AM
The feast is called Vartolomey or also Varti-Lomi (in association of storm and hail).
Today we celebrate "The Day of Botev and All Freedom Fighters Who Lost Their Lives for the Independence of Bulgaria"
6/2/2024 8:00:00 AM
That day has been appointed by a decree of the Ministerial Council dated May 31st 1993. It was first celebrated back in 1884 in Vratsa and Plovdiv.
Bulgaria marks the International children’s day
6/1/2024 9:00:00 AM
Bulgaria marks the International children's day: June 1st. Festive celebrations, theatrical performances and concerts for the young ones are organized throughout the country.
Bulgarian Literacy and Culture Celebration Day - May 24th
5/24/2024 9:00:00 AM
Ever since the earliest Bulgarian manuscript books (preserved until today), we can trace the tradition to honor the two saint brothers - St Cyril (on February 14th) and St Methodius (on April 6th) ...
St.St.Constantine and Helena Feast
5/21/2024 8:00:00 AM
May 21st is celebrated in Bulgaria as the church feast of St. St.Constatine and Helena.
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