General information Summary of the European Heritage Days 2003 in Bulgaria
(based on the reports received till 20 October)


Ruses
  1. Official opening ceremony of the European Heritage days 2003 in Bulgaria by the Deputy Minister of Culture
  2. National workshop “Cultural landscapes”
  3. Plain air and exhibition “Eco-art ²V”
  4. Heritage class and exhibition “The natural and cultural heritage of the Natural park “Russenski Lom” with the participation of high school students from Ruses
  5. Installation “Bat” – turning the ruins of an old building in the center of Ruses in an art phenomenon and message to the public
  6. International exhibition “Natural landscape”
Sofia
  1. International photo exhibition of the prize winners of the 8th International photo experiment “The monuments of culture” for children and young people, organized by the Council of Europe
Smolyan
  1. Official opening ceremony of the Days by the mayor of the municipality
  2. Youth eco-project “Garden of the future”
  3. Presentation of the project of the Historical museum for the cultural itinerary “The lakes of Smolyan and the rock phenomena Turluka and Neviastata – cultural landscape with millenary history”
  4. Free access of the public to the Historical museum
Silistra
  1. Official ceremony
  2. Workshop “Cultural and ecological landscapes”
  3. Computer competition “What do we know about the cultural, historical and natural landmarks of our home land” and exhibition of the materials created
  4. Sightseeing tour along the two itineraries with cultural, historical and natural landmarks – practical guide training of the students
Kazanlak
  1. Days of the open doors – free access during the European Heritage Days to10 museums, galleries and monuments of culture in the municipality
  2. Free of charge tours along the cultural itinerary “The heritage in the Valley dating back to 5th – 3rd c. B.C.”
  3. Archaeological exhibitions “The valley of the Thracian rulers” and “The results of the excavations in the tumulus near the village Kran”
  4. Photo-exhibition “Restoration of the memorial church“The Birth f Christ””
  5. Art exhibition of the finalists and prize winners of the International child competition dedicated to the 125th anniversary from the Liberation of Bulgaria
  6. “The mysteries in the valley” – theatre performance in the vicinity of the Thracian tomb
  7. Christian chants concert in front of the memorial church “The Birth of Christ”
  8. Exhibition “Small aquarelle magic” – unknown works of Chudomir
  9. Game competition “The contribution of Kazanlak to the common European heritage
  10. Ethno-happening “Various, but equal”
  11. Presentation of the results of the Project “Europe – from one street to another” with the participation of high school students
  12. Thematic lectures “Rare and valuable publications from the funds of the municipal library “Iskra”
Blagoevgrad


1."Days of the open doors" (23.09.2003 - 03.10.2003) – free access to the exhibitions of the Regional historical museum

2. Exhibitions accompanied by specialized lectures:
  • Ethnographic exhibition "The handicrafts of South-West Bulgaria – traditions and modern live”;
  • General historic exhibition "The river valleys of Struma and Mesta – centers of rich ancient culture”;
  • Art exhibition "Cultural landscapes"
3. One-week children museum school (23 - 26.09.2003) with training classes on:
  • "My home town”;
  • "The everyday life of the Bulgarian – the Revival’s house";
  • "Bulgarian traditional costumes";
  • Visit of the archaeological site near the village Drenkovo
4. Information campaign of the local mass media
  • Radio Blagoevgrad – daily programs announcing the past and forthcoming events and three special transmissions, dedicated to the European Heritage Days
  • News, commentary and cultural-information programs, dedicated to the European Heritage Days, transmitted on the three channels of the cable TV Blagoevgrad
Yambol
  1. Book exhibition “The culture of Yambol – past and present – roots and bridges”
  2. Child photo-exhibition “Coming from antiquity – going to the future – young man, history and the future generations”
  3. Book and photo exhibition “Cultural landscapes”
  4. Flower and herb exhibition
  5. Book exhibition “The planet Earth in danger”
  6. Exhibition “National parks and reserves in Bulgaria”
  7. Autumn exhibition of the Artist Association in Yambol
  8. Students’ visits of the National Archaeological reserve “Kabile”
  9. Game competition “We and the nature” – with the participation of students from the high school “P.R. Slaveykov”
  10. “Poetic monologues” – art synthesis: poetry, fine arts, music
  11. Lectures with students dedicated to “Cultural landscapes” with the curators of the Historical museum Yambol and pedagogues
  12. Conversation dedicated to “Cultural landscapes” – Radio-center Yambol
  13. Days of the open doors – free access to the exhibitions of the art gallery “George Papazov” and the Historical museum
  14. Children plain air “Coming from antiquity – going to the future – young man, history and the future generations”
  15. Photo-exhibition of the Botanical garden in Balchik
  16. Art exhibition “My country”
  17. “Autumn workshop “Art in nature” – children painting natural landscapes in the longest painting and making collages with natural materials and waste glass and ceramic
  18. “Within nature” – art and photo exhibition of protected natural sites and landmarks, historical sites, green areas etc.; Project “Eco-home of the future”; scout corner
  19. “The kingdom of the child” – puppet show and child fete
  20. Sport fete
Shumen
  1. Opening of the European Heritage days with hoisting of the flags of the European Union, Bulgaria and the municipality of Shumen, followed by a concert of the child and youth ensemble
  2. Lecture course “The cultural strata in Madara: “Madara in the Gety land” and “Madara – religious center of the proto-Bulgarians”, held to students from the municipality by outstanding scientists - historians
  3. “European classes: In the world of fairy tales” – day fairy tales video show
  4. Children plain air and open air exhibition “Shumen from one street to another”
  5. Photo-trip in the National Historic and Archaeological Reserve “Madara” following the itinerary: Thracian sanctuary; eco-path; the Madara plateau
  6. “First touch with history – visits of monuments of culture, related to “The founders of the Bulgarian State” – for children under school age
  7. “European classes: Fairy tales heroes’ masks” – student exhibition
  8. “Sketches from the musical album of united Europe” – concert of the chamber music ensemble “ARSMUZIKA”
  9. Photo-exhibition
  10. Development of web site for Madara – by high school students
  11. Publishing of bulletin “Shumen – Bulgaria - Europe” by members of “Euroclub”, Shumen
Plovdiv
  1. Educational trip to the Thracian sanctuary near the village Starosel with students from the schools in Plovdiv
Veliko Tarnovo
  1. Competition and children art exhibition “The natural and cultural heritage of my home land in my landscapes”
  2. Art exhibition “The cultural landscapes of Veliko Tarnovo in the creative works of the artists”
  3. Photo exhibition – competition “Veliko Tarnovo – unity and harmony of the created by nature and man”
Goze Deltchev
  1. Development and implementation of the cultural and ecological itinerary in the vicinity of the municipality
  2. Cycling tour from the town to the village Ilinden
  3. Photo exhibition “The natural and cultural heritage in the region of Nevrokop”
  4. Implementation of 5 cultural itineraries to cultural and historic landmarks with student-guides
  5. Educational trip for children under school age to the village Banichan; getting acquainted with its cultural heritage
Vraza
  1. Students photo-competition with exhibition “Cultural landscapes from Vraza”
  2. Students plain air “Cultural landscapes”
Gabrovo
  1. Exhibition “Cultural landscapes from the Balkan mountain”
  2. Organized students visits to the Humor and satire House
  3. Presentation of old traditional costumes from the region
Stara Zagora
  1. Youth Forum “Nature, sport and culture” with the participation of young people from South Bulgaria and North Greece
  2. European youth water parliament
  3. Official opening ceremony of the European Heritage Days
  4. Competition for children paintings“My town”
  5. Children fete with the participation of the children parliament
  6. Youth campaign for cleaning of the monument “Copper mines”
  7. Organized visits with lectures of 5 cultural sites – museums, galleries and monuments
  8. Children art plain air
  9. Conversations with students dedicated to “The Aiazmo –the green crown of Stara Zagora” – for the present and future of this park
  10. Implementation of 5 cultural and ecological itineraries
  11. International scientific symposium “40 years archaeological research of the tumulus of the village Azmak”
  12. Special edition of “National business post” newspaper, dedicated to “Archaeological investigations of prehistoric sites in Thrace”
Kotel
  1. Students heritage class – research, survey, creative training course dedicated to “Stone plastic works on the facades of the Revival’s buildings in Kotel – originality and symbolism”
Dryanovo
  1. Lectures on the specific characteristics and common features of the cultural heritage of the various ethnic and religious communities
  2. Exhibition of paintings depicting the cultural heritage of the various ethnic and religious communities
  3. Organized trip to the Dryanovo monastery and the “Bacho Kiro” cave
  4. Visit of the Roman fortress “Discoduratera”
  5. School competition for essay, poem and painting dedicated to “Cultural landscapes”
  6. Specialized classes in the school programs, dedicated to “The cultural and natural heritage of United Europe” and “Outstanding figures of the Bulgarian Revival in the region of Dryanovo”
  7. Ethnographic exhibition “Traditions and local customs in the region of Dryanovo”
Nessebar


The European Heritage Days are in synchrony with the celebration of the 20th anniversary of including of the Old Nessebar in the World Heritage List, including the following events:
  • Happenings – festivals for children and adults, concerts, shows, games, competitions;
  • Program for improvement of the monuments exhibit – restoration, planting and gardening, artistic lights, development of the surrounding territory;
  • Educational and promotion program – development and transmitting of the film “The Old Nessebar” on the national TV, publication of books and albums promoting its cultural assets, as well as the scientific research on them
  • Scientific forums with international participation of scientists in the field of medieval history and representatives of UNESCO, of the Organization of the towns – World heritage, of the Bulgarian Ministry of Culture and of various cultural institutes
Kirkovo
  1. Photo competition “Cultural landscapes”
  2. Trips to the natural phenomenon “Rock mushrooms” near the village Jerka
  3. Development of brochures for the cultural landscapes and monuments of culture on the municipal territory
  4. Organized visits of the town museums
  5. Discussion dedicated to “Nature and the monuments of culture on the municipal territory”
  6. School painting classes dedicated to “The monuments of culture in Kirkovo”
Central club of the Architect – Union of the Architects in Bulgaria, September
  1. Exhibition “The archaeological reserve complex “Sborianovo” near the village Sveshtari
  2. Presentation of the Archaeological reserve complex “Sborianovo” by its researcher
  3. Presentation of the Thracian tomb of Sveshtari by its researchers and conservators
  4. Presentation of the Thracian sanctuary near Demir – baba – teke in Sborianovo by its researchers
  5. Discussion dedicated to “The natural and cultural heritage of the Provadia municipality, problems of the cultural tourism”