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BULGARIA & PLOVDIV
Situated in the heart of the Balkan Peninsula, Bulgaria boasts an old and rich history. Thracians, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Slavs and Bulgarians inhabited this land in their time, leaving behind monuments and enriching the world's treasure-house of culture.
This year, eight Southeast European (SEE) presidents pledged Saturday (21 May'2005) to strengthen efforts for the preservation and promotion of the region's cultural heritage.
"Cultural heritage has been for years an alibi for confrontational action, but now we are proving that culture is part of the multifaceted positive image of the region," Parvanov said, in reference to the ethnic and cultural diversity of the Balkans and their troubled past.
At the end of the meeting, the presidents adopted a declaration stating that "cultural and historical heritage can no longer divide us; on the contrary it will unite us and will be one of the most serious arguments for the integration of the region in the EU."
Plovdiv is one of big part of all this...
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 | | The Folk Ensemble "Trakia" is a professional artistic troupe of dancers, singers and musicians. They are keeping Bulgarian culture alive. |
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 | | The Ivan Vazov National Library is a public, universal and scientific library, and the second largest national archive of Bulgarian printed materials. |
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 | | The first Bulgarian enterprise for publishing and distribution of books |
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 | | Successor of the oldest theatrical troupe in Bulgaria, the Plovdiv Drama Theatre |
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 | | The Plovdiv State Puppet Theatre is a 58-year-old cultural institution, enjoying incredible popularity among the audience of all ages. |
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