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Philippopolis Film Nights movie festival opens today at the Orpheus Cinema

Philippopolis Film Nights movie festival opens today at the Orpheus Cinema

6/29/2012 10:00:00 AM
The 14th edition of the movie fest will be running until End July. The 24festival nights will feature altogether 47 playings of movies -each night at 9.15 PM and 11.15 PM, respectively.  The movies have been grouped in several groups: "Premieres", "Festival Hits", "Haven't You Seen That One?" and "World Masterpieces".
Hip Hop Fest at Plovdiv Fair
Hip Hop Fest at Plovdiv Fair
6/19/2013 11:00:00 AM
Hip Hop Fest at Plovdiv Fair
Anniversary of the birth of Dr Obreiko Obreikov (1891 - 1969), the founder of the Plovdiv Fair
Anniversary of the birth of Dr Obreiko Obreikov (1891 - 1969), the founder of the Plovdiv Fair
6/17/2013 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
VIDOVDEN (Vido’s day) - June 15
6/15/2013 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
ELISSEY feastday (Liseh’s Day; St.Eliseus) - June 14
6/14/2013 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
Today is SPASSOVDEN
6/13/2013 9:00:00 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
VARTOLOMEY (St Bartholomew’s Day) - June 11
6/11/2013 11:00:00 AM
The feast is called Vartolomey or also Varti-Lomi (in association of storm and hail).
"Plovdiv is Reading" Literary Event
"Plovdiv is Reading" Literary Event
6/11/2013 10:00:00 AM
The 11th edition of the "Plovdiv is Reading" Literary Event is taking place June 11-16.
World Environment Day
World Environment Day
6/5/2013 8:00:00 AM
World Environment Day celebrates its 41st Anniversary on 5th June 2013.
Today we celebrate "The Day of Botev and All Freedom Fighters Who Lost Their Lives for the Independence of Bulgaria"
Today we celebrate "The Day of Botev and All Freedom Fighters Who Lost Their Lives for the Independence of Bulgaria"
6/2/2013 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
Bulgaria marks the International children’s day
6/1/2013 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.