TIRANA, Nov 15 /ATA/ The Bulgarian folk ensemble “Carevo” performed in Tirana on Saturday, presenting a programme of traditional songs, music and dances.
The concert was performed at the Cultural Centre of the Orthodox Cathedral and organised by the Bulgarian Embassy in Albania to mark the Day of the National Awakeners, a national holiday honouring the figures who helped shape the country’s education, culture and national identity.
The programme featured performances representing Bulgaria’s seven folklore regions, showcasing the country’s diverse musical and dance traditions. Through traditional polyphonic singing, regional dances and authentic folk costumes, the ensemble highlighted the richness and distinctive features of Bulgarian cultural heritage.
In his greeting remarks, Bulgaria’s Ambassador thanked the “Carevo” ensemble for travelling 1,000 kilometres to share the country’s rich folklore with audiences in Tirana. He underlined the role of cultural events in bringing the Bulgarian and Albanian peoples closer together and strengthening friendship and mutual understanding between the two countries.
The event was held with the support of the “Bulgarians in Albania” Association and in cooperation with the “Georgi Kondolov – 1914” Cultural Centre from the Bulgarian town of Tsarevo. Representatives of the diplomatic corps, Albanian institutions and numerous friends of Bulgaria attended the event.
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