Bulgarian Performance at Easter in Queen’s Park- April 1, 2018
Dear Friends, The City of New Westminster is organizing an Easter celebration tomorrow, April 1, 2018 from 11am-2pm in Queen’s Park, New Westminster. Band Shell Entertainment: 11:00 am – Vancouver Puppet Theatre 12:00 pm – Music with Marnie 1:00 pm – Bulgarian Folk Dancers 1:30 pm – One Woman Circus Activities: Face Painting [...]
Raising of the Bulgarian flag on the occasion of the National Holiday of Bulgaria
For a second consecutive year, on the occasion of the National Holiday of Bulgaria, March 3rd in Vancouver the Bulgarian flag was officially raised. The event took place on March 2, 2018 at 4 pm in the "Friendship Gardens" in front of City Hall of New Westminster, the first capital [...]
Invitation for Membership in the Bulgarian-Canadian Society of BC
Invitation for Membership in the Bulgarian-Canadian Society of BC Dear friends, The new Societies Act comes into effect this year, and governs how societies (not-for-profit corporations) are created and run in British Columbia. The Act includes significant updates to allow for more flexibility in how societies operate, while still protecting [...]
Anna Levy’s Concert dedicated to the 75th Anniversary of the Salvation of Bulgarian Jews- Apr 8, 2018
Dear Friends, This year marks the 75th Anniversary of the salvation of the Bulgarian Jews during WW II, a fact little known to the rest world. In 1943, at the time of one of the most horrific human atrocities ever committed, the annihilation of European Jews, Bulgaria defied Hitler and [...]
Lifting of the Visa requirements for Bulgarian citizens traveling to Canada- December 1, 2017
Starting at 4 p.m. EET (9 a.m. ET) on December 1, 2017, Canada will lift the visa requirements for all Bulgarians. At that point, all citizens of Bulgaria would no longer need a visa to travel to Canada. However, similar to other visa-exempt travelers, they would need an Electronic Travel [...]
Bulgarian Movie “11 A” at EUFF – November 27, 2017
The movie "11 A" is the Bulgarian selection at this year's European Union Film Festival which will be held from November 24- December 4, 2017. "11 A" will be screened on November 27, 2017 at 8:45pm at The Cinematheque- 1131 Howe Street, Vancouver. For more information and tickets: http://www.thecinematheque.ca/eufilmfestival/11th-a-grade
1st Concert of Yarilo Contemporary Music Society’s new season with Tzenka Dianova – October 21, 2017
Do not miss the opening concert of Yarilo Contemporary Music Society's new season on October 21, 2017 at 8:00pm at the Orpheum Annex- 823 Seymour Street, Vancouver! Music of John Cage – Sonatas and Interludes with pianist Tzenka Dianova! She has premiered them on three continents to critical acclaim, being [...]
Bulgarian Movie “Directions” at VIFF- October 10 and 12, 2017
The new movie, "Directions" of the well-known Bulgarian film director, Stephan Komandarev will be screened at this year's Vancouver International Film Festival. The movie was selected in the category "Un certain regard" at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival, and received the "Special Jury Mention" Award at the 2017 Sarajevo Film [...]
Bulgaria at the Multiculturalism Day Celebration- this Saturday, June 24, 2017
Vancouver will be celebrating Canada's Multiculturalism Day this Saturday June 24th at a fair hosted by Vancouver Public Library. This is a FREE event! The Fair will showcase the ethnic diversity of our city and celebrate the contributions of various multicultural groups and communities to the Canadian society. The 2017 [...]
Concert of Anna Levy & Jane Hayes- May 13, 2017
Canada in Sound and Colour The year 2017 marks a milestone in Canadian history: our 150th birthday. For all of us proud Canadians we would like to proudly say what and who we are here at home and abroad. The Yarilo Music Ensemble is invited to present our artistic ideas [...]
