The European Open House Day at the Embassy of Bulgaria

Saturday, May 12^th, 2007

from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm

You are warmly welcomed to the Embassy of Bulgaria! Come and celebrate with us the rich tradition of European unity in diversity on the occasion of Europe Day, May 9, with the distinct flavor of Bulgaria.

Together with Embassies of other Member-States of the European Union and the Delegation of the European Commission to the United States, the Embassy of Bulgaria will widely open its doors to introduce Bulgaria in its rich culture, amazing folklore and warm hospitality.

We will expose a rare collection of 30 old European maps of Bulgaria. You may have a look at our country through the lens of European geographers, covering a time-space of three-hundred years.

We will offer you a journey through time, history and tradition with the documentary “Bulgaria – the Code of Eternity”.

You will be welcomed by the Bulgarian folklore group Liuti Chushki (Hot Peppers) and their magic sounds of wooden flute, bagpipe, mandolin (tambura), kettledrum accompanying their fine vocal Zveti Weyner. Learn more about the group on: http://www.lyutichushki.com/

Our chef will offer delicious Bulgarian food to make you sample the traditional Bulgarian cuisine.

Bulgarian hosts - diplomats and students will satisfy your curiosity on every question that you may ask about Bulgaria

We are expecting you on 12 May 2007!
 

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Notes:

- Due to security reasons, the Embassy cannot accommodate more than 60 visitors at a time. In order to permit others to visit us, please limit your stay in premises to 30 minutes.

- Please, note that IDs will be checked at the entrance.

- Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate people with disabilities.

- Flyers may be stamped.