100 years since the first celebration of the Day of People's Awakeners
With a rich and varied program, Plovdiv cultural institutes celebrate 100 years since the first celebration of the Day of the National Awakeners
For the first time the Day of the National Awakeners - November 1 was celebrated in Plovdiv in 1909. Until then, on this date was celebrated the day of St. Ivan Rilski /old style/. In 1922, the National Assembly declared this day a holiday for all "deserving Bulgarians", as they said then. In Bulgaria, liberated from Ottoman rule, both the intelligentsia and the common man are aware of the feat of the Renaissance writers and revolutionaries who created the atmosphere and led the Bulgarian spirit to the determination to lead the struggle for state sovereignty. Many towns and villages want to pay tribute to the national awakeners not only by naming streets, community centres and schools after them. For this reason, Stoyan Omarchevski, Minister of National Education of Bulgaria, in 1922 submitted a proposal to the Council of Ministers to designate November 1 as the Day of the National Awakeners .
Long before the official proclamation of this holiday by law, the Bulgarian people honored their awakeners and canonized them as saints in their historical memory. It was first celebrated in Plovdiv in 1909 and from 1922 to 1945 it was a nationwide holiday.
Since 1945 the feast has been cancelled and after a long interruption. With the Law on Supplementing the Labour Code, adopted by the 36th National Assembly on 28 October 1992, the tradition of the holiday was resumed.
This year marks the centenary of the first official celebration. On this occasion, the cultural institutes of Plovdiv have prepared a varied and interesting program for the celebration and are looking forward to welcoming Plovdiv citizens and guests to the events.
See the program!
The events start on 29 and 30 October 2022, at 12.00 in front of the Plovdiv Municipality building on Plovdiv Square. "Concert of Big Band Plovdiv, with conductor Nikolay Geshev and soloist Edith Unjian
"Big Band Plovdiv is composed entirely of professional musicians and over the years has quickly become one of the musical emblems of Plovdiv. The founder, leader and conductor of the orchestra is Nikolay Geshev. Easily recognizable, temperamental on stage and much loved by his enthusiastic audience - this is the shortest way to describe the Big Band's presence. The orchestra has done numerous projects with almost all the prominent jazz and pop artists in Bulgaria. For several years, it has also partnered on stage with the talents of Art Voices Center, directed by Rumi Ivanova.
FOLKLORE ENSEMBLE "TRAKIA"
1.11. 2022,19:00h, at the Boris Hristov House of Culture, Concert in memory of Assoc. Stefan Mutafchiev
On the Day of the National Awakeners - November 1, Folklore Ensemble "Trakia" and Plovdiv Municipality are pleased to invite Plovdiv citizens and guests to a concert - a tribute to the work and memory of Assoc. Stefan Mutafchiev.
The event, dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the birth of the artist and conductor Stefan Mutafchiev, will be attended by the choirs and orchestras of the Folklore Ensemble "Trakia", Professional Folklore Ensemble "Pazardzhik" and the National School of Folk Arts "Shiroka Luka".
The concert on November 1, 2022, at the Boris Hristov House of Culture, starting at 19:00, is a gift from the Municipality of Plovdiv for the residents and guests of the city on the occasion of the holiday.
Entrance is free with invitations, which can be picked up from the building of the Trakia FA - 1 Dame Gruev str. A and from the ticket office of the House of Culture "Boris Hristov" - 15 Gladston str.
Associate Professor Stefan Mutafchiev (1942 - 1997) was born in Targovishte. He is the author of musical and stage works, symphonic, chamber and choral music. He is one of the established names in the field of the folk genre, a composer who in his works skillfully presents the musical original, developing and enriching it with bold, innovative and unconventional techniques.
His music forms the main repertoire of the Thrace Ensemble. As its long-standing chief artistic director and first conductor, he is active in concert activities and recordings for the Bulgarian National Radio, Bulgarian National Television, Radio Plovdiv, and Radio Stara Zagora.
The choir of "Trakia", under the direction of Assoc. Mutafchiev, together with Marcel Celier - Swiss ethnologist, musician and producer, publisher of Bulgarian folklore, recorded their wonderful songs on the second and third CD of the series "The Mystery of Bulgarian Voices" and had a huge success in the Olympia Hall in Paris in 1990. It was nominated for the Grammy Award and ranked third in the Billboard chart.
MUNICIPAL INSTITUTE "OLD PLOVDIV"
31.10.2022,17.30h, Roman Stadium, Concert of the Plovdiv Community Centers "Bow, Folk Awakeners!"
On 31.10.2022, starting at 17:30, the Roman stadium of Philippopolis will be graced by the concert-performance "Bow, folk awakeners!" with the participation of the amateur ensembles of the Chitalishtes of Plovdiv. The concert is traditionally held with the support of the Plovdiv Municipality and is an integral part of the Chitalishta program for the year. Entrance is free!
1.11.2022, 18.00h, Balabanov House, Exhibition "The Doors of Charity"
In an effort to fulfill its mission as a modern-day wake-up call and on the occasion of the 160th anniversary of the birth of Dimitar Kudoglu, the greatest donor to Bulgarian healthcare, the authentic doors of the legendary "House of Charity and National Health" will be on public display for the first time. A natural complement to the exposition will be the documentary exhibition about the personality and work of the patriot and public figure "Dimitar Kudoglu - The Benefactor" with authors Dr. Maya Lesinska and Dr. Stefan Shivachev.
The exhibition can be seen until 30.11.2022. Entrance is free! Opening hours from 09:00 to 17:30, Monday - day off
1-30.11.2022, the House of Veren Stambolyan, the halls for temporary exhibitions, exhibition of works by Boris Dimovsky from the art collection of the Old Plovdiv Museum. Entrance is free! Opening hours from 09:00 to 17:30, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays - holidays
2.11.2022, The House of Dr. Stoyan Chomakov (house - museum "Zlatyu Boyadzhiev")
On November 2, at the House of Dr. Stoyan Chomakov, the presentation "Zlatyu Boyadjiev - the Awakener" and a creative educational workshop will take place, in which students from the Primary School "Victoria and Krikor Tyutunjian" will create among the authentic paintings of the legendary artist. Mentor of the educational workshop.
3.11.2022, The House of Veren Stambolyan, Monotype Studio on Paper
On November 3, together with students from the National Art School "Tsanko Lavrenov", the splendor of the exterior will be presented in the House of Veren Stambolyan through a monotype on paper workshop. Mentor of the educational workshop.
Until 30.11.2022, separate cinema areas, Screenings of the three films about Atanas Krastev
The celebration of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Atanas Krastev - Nacho Kultura, defined by a number of public figures as a modern awakener, continues. Until 30.11. "Nacho", author. Admission is free!
Designated cinema areas where you can see the films are:
Clianti House, opening hours from 09:00 to 17:30, no day off
Balabanova House, opening hours from 09:00 to 17:30, Monday - rest day
Hindlian House, opening hours from 09:00 to 17:30, Monday - rest day
The House of Dr Stoyan Chomakov - permanent exhibition of Zlatju Boyadjiev, opening hours from 09:00 to 17:30, Monday - rest day
The House of Veren Stambolyan - permanent exposition of Dimitar Kirov, working hours from 09:00 to 17:30, Saturday, Sunday and Monday - rest days
Nedkovic House, opening hours from 09:00 to 17:30, Saturday, Sunday and Monday - weekends
NATIONAL LIBRARY "IVAN VAZOV"
31. 10 2022, 9.00 a.m., Conference Room, Discussion Round Table "Current Issues in Music Education"
On 31. 10. 2022, from 9.00 to 11.30 a.m. in the Conference Room of the Library, the team of the House of Musical Magic "Divisi" is organizing a round table discussion with the title "Current Issues of Music Education". Three thematic sections have been formed:
"Contemporary Challenges to Music Education in State, Municipal, and Private Organizations"
"Music activities in a digital environment in a pandemic setting"
"Cultural institutions - partners in the music education process"
1.11.2022, 9.30 a.m., Children's Department, "Divizi" concert
On 01. 11. 2022 in the Children's Department of the Library from 9.30 to 11.30 a.m. House of Musical Magic "Divizi" organizes a concert with the participation of children from the House of Music.
Divisi House of Musical Magic offers interactive musical activities for children of different ages. Group music classes are led by experienced music educators who work with innovative methodologies. "Divizi follows its mission of early childhood music education and upbringing, enriching musical culture, developing creative talents, forming emotional intelligence and cultural communication skills in the field of musical art. Winner of the Plovdiv Prize in the Music category for 2021.
A week without fines and sanctions
In the week from October 31 to November 4, the Plovdiv National Library is making a kind gesture to its readers and users by announcing a "Week without fines and penalties". During the said period, readers who are late or have simply forgotten to return borrowed books, documents or other library materials will be able to return them without being fined or penalized. Take advantage!
STATE PUPPET THEATRE - PLOVDIV
On November 1, the State Puppet Theatre - Plovdiv will go on tour to Rijeka, Croatia. There it will officially open the 27th edition of the International Puppet Theatre Festival "Review of Puppet Theatres" with the performance "The Prince of the Sea and the Prince of the Land". The performance is part of the official program of Plovdiv - European Capital of Culture 2019, "Focus: Japanese Culture", in partnership with the EU-Japan Fest Foundation. State Puppet Theatre - Plovdiv is the only selected Bulgarian theatre at this year's edition of the festival, popular for its rich programme of performances and workshops for different ages.
CITY GALLERY OF FINE ARTS - PLOVDIV
1.11.2022, 18.00, House of Mexican Art, Exhibition "Discovering Freedom"
On November 1 at 6 pm at the Permanent Exhibition "Mexican Art" (11, Artin Gidikov Street) will open the photographic exhibition "To Discover Freedom" with the author of the Burgas photographer Galina Usheva.
On 1 November the previously opened exhibitions continue:
- "Photography and Cinema".
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- "He and It" - sculpture exhibition by Pavel Koychev
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Entrance is ticketed!
STATE OPERA PLOVDIV
03.11.2022, 19.00, State Concert Hall "Boris Hristov", Symphony concert - anniversary concert of Maestro Emil Tabakov
In the program:
Brahms - Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No.1 in D minor, Op.15
Brahms - Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No.2 in B flat major, Op.83
Orchestral piece
Soloist - Ludmil Angelov
Conductor - Emil Tabakov
Tickets available at the opera's box office in Boris Hristov State Opera House and in the network of Inventim.bg
REGIONAL ETHNOGRAPHIC MUSEUM - PLOVDIV
Regional Ethnographic Museum - Plovdiv will celebrate November 1 - the Day of the National Enlighteners with 2 exhibitions:
Participants: Nencho Kostov, Dobrin Dosev, Simeon Alexiev, Alexey Kozhuharov, Ivaylo Hristov, Krasimir Vassilev, Dimitar Banchev, Venelin Metodiev, Nikola Oreshkov, Todor Darlyanov, Troyan Gogov, Stiliyan Stoyanov, Petar Toskov, Maria Gencheva, Maria Sotirova, Radina Dumanyan, Patricia Pandeva
Production team: director - Diana Dobreva, scenography and costumes - Mira Kalanova, music - Petya Dimanova
Askeer Awards:
– "Best Performance"
- "Contemporary Bulgarian Drama" for Alexander Sekulov
- "Directing" for Diana Dobreva
- "Scenography" for Mira Kalanova
- "Debut" for Nencho Kostov
Nomination for "Askeer"
– "Supporting male role" for Dobrin Dosev, Simeon Alexiev, Aleksey Kozhuharov, Ivaylo Hristov, Krasimir Vassilev, Dimitar Banchev, Venelin Metodiev, Nikola Oreshkov, Todor Darlyanov, Troyan Gogov, Stiliyan Stoyanov, Petar Toskov
"Plovdiv" Award 2019 in the "Theatre" section for the performance "Debelyanov and the Angels"
"Grand prize for supporting male role" from the festival "Theatre, I love you!" 2019 - Haskovo for Dobrin Dosev and everyone from the 5th company - Aleksey Kozhuharov, Venelin Metodiev, Dimitar Banchev, Ivaylo Hristov, Krasimir Vassilev, Nikola Oreshkov
Icarus Nominations:
- "Contemporary Bulgarian Drama" for Alexander Sekulov
-"Rising star" for Nencho Kostov
Tickets at the theater box office.
REGIONAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM - PLOVDIV
1/11/2022, Temporary exhibitions that can be visited on the Day of the People's Wakers
"Memory of the museum"
"The Chariot and the Tracks"
This year, the museum celebrates 140 years since its creation with four exhibitions within the anniversary year, presenting the original of the Panagyur gold treasure, valuable and very interesting finds from the archaeological excavations around Plovdiv and the region, as well as the history of the museum.
The official opening of the Regional Library and Museum of Eastern Rumelia took place on September 15, 1882. Now, 140 years later, the Regional Archaeological Museum - Plovdiv presents the exhibition "Memorial to the Museum", through which you will have the opportunity to trace the long history of the museum as the witnesses of the time saw it. In it, through the stories of witnesses of the time, visitors are invited on a journey through the history of the museum.
Admission is paid, opening hours 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
REGIONAL MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY - PLOVDIV
On the occasion of the Day of the People's Awakeners, all children who visit the Regional Museum of Natural History - Plovdiv on 01.11.2022 will receive a special GIFT from the museum - a MINERAL, and for children up to 7 years of age, entrance to the PERMANENT EXPOSITION will be free.
Hall "Tropic" and Planetarium ARE PAYABLE, according to established prices.
Registration hours at the Planetarium: 10:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m.
Working hours: 09:00. - 5:00 p.m.
REGIONAL HISTORICAL MUSEUM - PLOVDIV
On November 1, 2022 - People's Awakening Day, Regional History Museum - Plovdiv will work with its 4 expositions. Our special initiative will be
the exhibition "Beyond the Gravity of the Earth", which is a joint initiative of the Regional History Museum - Plovdiv and the History Museum - Omurtag and will be opened in the "Saedinenie" hall at 1 "Saedinenie" square at 18:00.
1. Exhibition "Union of Bulgaria since 1885"
The memorial exhibition "Union of Bulgaria in 1885" is located at "Saedinenie" square No. 1 in the building that was built for the Regional Assembly of Eastern Rumelia. Between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., visitors will be able to view our permanent exhibition, which presents the struggle of the southern Bulgarians against the decisions of the Berlin Congress, the development of Eastern Rumelia, the preparation, implementation and military defense of the Unification, as well as the two museum exhibitions: Plovdiv on the way to the modern world" and "Ninth Infantry Regiment of Plovdiv in the wars for national unification".
From 18:00, the exhibition "Beyond Earth's Gravity" will be opened. This is the special initiative of the Regional History Museum - Plovdiv and the History Museum - Omurtag for November 1st. The exhibition will remain arranged in the Union Hall until January 30 and presents the spacesuit of the second Bulgarian cosmonaut - Alexander Alexandrov, a model of an artificial orbital satellite and other interesting photos and documentary materials reflecting curious moments of Bulgaria's space history.
2. Exposition "Bulgarian Revival"
The exposition is located in the house of the merchant Dimitar Georgiadi on "Tsanko Lavrenov" street No. 1 in the architectural-historical reserve of Ancient Plovdiv. It is dedicated to the struggle of the Bulgarians for a new Bulgarian education, an independent church and national independence, as well as to the economic development of Plovdiv and the ethnic diversity under the hills in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. On November 1, 2022, the exposition will receive visitors between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
3. The exhibition "Book publishing in Bulgaria in the second half of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century"
The exhibition is located in the home of the founder of modern Bulgarian book publishing, Hristo Gruev Danov, at 2 Metropolitan Paisiy Street in Old Plovdiv. It traces the publishing activity of Hristo G. Danov, Dragan Manchov and other prominent writers and educationalists. The exposition reflects the role of Plovdiv as a center of Bulgarian education and culture in the second half of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century. On November 1, 2022, the exposition will receive visitors between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
4. Museum Center for Modern History
The exhibition is located at 14 Angel Bukoreshtliev St. on Danov Hill. The permanent museum exhibition "The soul of the Japanese doll" is arranged there, the result of the long-term cooperation of the Regional History Museum - Plovdiv and the Japanese Agency for Volunteers Abroad /JICA/. On November 1, 2022, the center will receive visitors between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
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