Скъпи приятели,

Заповядайте на българския фестивал в чест на Националния празник на България.

Фестивалът ще се проведе в събота, на 21 февруари от 16.00- 22:30 ч. в Bonsor Recreation Centre в Burnaby.

Програмата включва уникални семинари, вкусни ястия, много музика и танци.

DAY PROGRAM (4:00 – 6:30 pm) – FREE

  • Bake sale (CASH ONLY) – all proceeds will go to Bulgarian Folklore Dance Group „Prolet“
  • WORKSHOPS (4:15 – 6:30 pm) – please sign up on-line at http://goo.gl/forms/eBIX5LntR3
  • Reserving tickets for the dinner is strongly recommend as the space is limited; the dinner tables sit 8 people. For booking, please contact:

Vania (604 761 4345); Vladimir (604 761 1619); Zisis (604 968 6100); Jane (778 858 1192)

Workshop Session 1 (4:15 – 5:15 pm):

  • Bulgarian Traditional Games – learn to play some of the most popular games- Diana Hristova

    The traditional games featured in this workshop are close to the heart of everybody who once was a child growing and playing in Bulgaria.  The goal of the workshop will be to introduce children to some of the games we use to play as kids: “Igra na Lastic” (“Elastic Cord”), “Kazancheto Vri” ( “Boiling Cauldron”), „Cheren Petar” (“Black Peter”), “Dai, babo, ogantche!” (“Granny, can please, give me a spark”) and many other. Some of the games ask for only 3 to 4 players and others can start whenever a group of 8-10 participants is gathered. These games are a part of the traditional culture as they are still played in the cold winter evenings with the family or in the warm summer nights with friends on the street. Bring your child or the child in you and enjoy this workshop!

  • Traditional Bulgarian Pogacha-bread – learn how to braid bread-dough into ancient ritualistic breads (senior center) – Mira Stoyanova / Lily Jekov

    Bulgarian women have made bread for centuries and bread has become one of the most important parts in any ritual. Festive breads play a vital part in all Bulgarian rites of passage – births, christenings, a toddler’s first steps, weddings and funeral traditions. Women and men break traditional bread on Christmas, Easter and for many Christian celebrations. Following the specific occasion, traditional breads are decorated with ancient symbolic figures and shapes or they are braided into striking creations.
    Participants in this workshop will receive ready-made bread dough and learn to shape it into the various traditional breads; we will also provide recipes, so you can make you own tasty dough at home.
  • Make a Martenica – create a healing Good Luck-Charm for the Spring (senior center) – Viktoria Eftimova

    Make a Martenica and learn more about the tradition of creating, wearing and gifting Martenici. The Martenica is a unique embellishment made with red and white yarn, beads and tassels. The white colour signifies purity, while the red is a symbol of rejuvenation and revival. Each year on March 1st Bulgarians give each other Martenicas. A friend or relative would pin the Martenica to your sleeve or tie it around your wrist thereby wishing you good health and prosperity. People would wear the Martenici until they see the first sign of spring. This beautiful amulet is going to bring you good luck, harmony, sound health and longevity, it will help you celebrate the change of seasons and the never-ending cycle of life.

Workshop Session 2 (5:30 – 6:30 pm):

  • The Magic of the Horo – Learn to Dance the Bulgarian Traditional Circle Dance (gym)

    The legendary Bulgarian ring dances are known for their enchanting power. They capture the dancers’ imagination and enthrall the senses, bring happiness and health, and can shape your figure better than any fitness routine.

    Join this workshop to learn how to dance a Bulgarian ring dance – Horo. The Horo joins the dancers into one, uniting their vibrant energies to forget the troubles of the day and devote themselves to the power of THE DANCE. Come and let us join hands for a Magical Bulgarian Horo!

  • Create a Wooden Spoon Doll dressed in a Bulgarian Traditional Costume (senior center)

    Participants in this workshop will learn about the basic elements of a traditional Bulgarian costume and create charming interactive spoon dolls to play with or for decoration.

  • Glass painting (senior center)

    Bulgarians have created beautiful designs on glazed pottery and glass for centuries. Participants will learn the basics of glass painting and receive materials to create their own glassware with traditional Bulgarian designs – a plate, a picture frame, or a painting.

DINNER & DANCE PARTY (7:00 – 11:00 pm) – $30/ adult; $15/ child (4-12 years); doors open at 6:30 pm

Catered by Vera Eftovska (www.urbancatering.net; www.acaciafillobar.com)

Salads:

– Spinach Salad with Dried Fruits and Nuts (Citrus Dressing)
– Shopska Salad

Main:

– Vegetarian Mousaka
– Pork Tenderloin with Wild Mushroom Sauce
– Chicken Thighs with Beer Sauce

Desserts:

– Mini Éclairs
– Pecan & Cranberry Tarts
– Milk Banitza

MULTICULTURAL PROGRAM  (7:45 – 8:45 pm)

  • Opening – BG School kids
  • Bosnjan Folklore Dance
  • Group Diego Latin Dance Teenage Group
  • Bulgarian Folklore Dance Groups Prolet/Kitka

LIQUOR BAR – CASH ONLY

FUNDRAISERS (6:30 – 11 pm) – all proceeds go to Bulgarian Folklore Dance Group „Prolet“

  • 50/50  Draw
  • Gift Baskets draw
  • Photo Booth