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"Let's Stay Rich" - A concert-performance celebrating the 75th anniversary of Folklore  Ensemble Mezdra, held in Hall 1 of the National Palace of Culture, 2023

A Tribute to 75 Years of Folklore Ensemble "Mezdra"
On April 18, 2023, the Mezdra Ensemble told a poignant story—the tale of a beautiful girl who chooses to abandon her faith for a foreign one, blinded by the material allure of her chosen partner's world. On the grand stage of Hall 1 at the National Palace of Culture, the splendor and richness of Bulgarian folklore unfolded. Through the girl’s eyes, the audience was reminded of the deep roots of Bulgarian heritage, a treasure we must safeguard to preserve our identity as a people.

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The story revolves around a Bulgarian girl who decides to change her faith, unaware of the heavy price such a choice will bring. Her dreams and memories reflect the unmatched beauty and richness of Bulgarian folklore. Ultimately, her dream serves as a powerful reminder to cherish and preserve our Bulgarian roots, which define us and unite us as a nation.

"Let's Stay Rich" - 75 Years of Folklore Ensemble Mezdra

The performance celebrated the beauty and diversity of Bulgaria’s true national wealth - its folklore - represented through captivating dances and music from all seven folklore regions of the country.

Iliya Lukov

Iliya Lukov

“The Voice of Pirin”

Petya Paneva

Petya Paneva

The Mystery of the Bulgarian Voices

The Mystery of the Bulgarian Voices

Nikolay Slaveev

Nikolay Slaveev

"The Voice of the Rhodopes"

Svetlin Milanov

Svetlin Milanov

Zhechka Slaninkova

Zhechka Slaninkova

"The Nightingale of Strandzha Mountain"

Dimitar Lukarski

Dimitar Lukarski

Darina Slavova

Darina Slavova

Male Folklore Group "Zmey Goryanin"

Male Folklore Group "Zmey Goryanin"

Zverino

FOLK ORCHESTRA AT THE FOLKLORE ENSEMBLE "THRACIA" – PLOVDIV

FOLK ORCHESTRA AT THE FOLKLORE ENSEMBLE "THRACIA" – PLOVDIV

Director: Nikolay Paskalev

FORMATION "FOLKREACTOR"

FORMATION "FOLKREACTOR"

Director: Lyubomir Geshkovski

Ivan Yosifov and Petar Ivanov

Ivan Yosifov and Petar Ivanov

YORDAN BORISOV - ocarina

YORDAN BORISOV - ocarina

FOLKLORE ENSEMBLE MEZDRA

FOLKLORE ENSEMBLE MEZDRA

Choreographer: Miroslav Asparuhov

DANCE GROUP "HEMUS"

DANCE GROUP "HEMUS"

Choreographer: Genoveva Spasova

Zornitsa Students' Ensemble

Zornitsa Students' Ensemble

Choreographer: Emil Genov

Dance Ensemble "Sredets"

Dance Ensemble "Sredets"

Choreographer: Iva Tarnava

Folklore Dance Ensemble "Na Megdana"

Folklore Dance Ensemble "Na Megdana"

Choreographer: Daniel Kostov

Dance Club "Moito Libe"

Dance Club "Moito Libe"

Choreographer: Aneta Valkanova

Dance School "Nankov"

Dance School "Nankov"

Choreographer: Nikolay Nankov

Dance Club "Hortse, Wine, and Something Else..."

Dance Club "Hortse, Wine, and Something Else..."

Choreographer: Miroslav Asparuhov

Watch the full concert-performance on our YouTube channel
Artists
    • “The Mystery of the Bulgarian Voices”
    • Petya Paneva – "The Voice of Bulgaria," performing songs from the Dobrudzha region
    • Nikolay Slaveev – “The Voice of the Rhodopes”
    • Iliya Lukov – “The Voice of Pirin”
    • Svetlin Milanov – Performing songs from the Severnyashki region
    • Zhechka Slaninkova – “The Nightingale of Strandzha Mountain”
    • Dimitar Lukarski – Presenting the magic of Shopluk folklore
    • Darina Slavova – Thracian folk singer
    • Male Folklore Group "Zmey Goryanin"
    • Folk Choir at the Academy of Music, Dance and Visual Arts "Prof. Asen Diamandiev" - Plovdiv
    The folk music magic was brought to life by:
    • Folk Orchestra at the Folklore Ensemble "Trakia" - Plovdiv
    • Formation "Folkreaktor"
    • Bagpipe Ensemble "Voivodite"
    • Drummers from Formation "Tropangeles"
    • Ivan Yosifov and Petar Ivanov
    The beauty of Bulgarian folk dances was recreated by:
    • Folklore Ensemble "Mezdra"
    • Dance Composition "Hemus"
    • ​Zornitsa Students' Ensemble
    • Dance Ensemble "Sredets"
    • Folklore Dance Ensemble "Na Megdana"
    • Dance Club "Moito Libe"
    • Dance School "Nankov"
    • Dance Club "Hortse, Wine, and Something Else..."
Team
    • Screenwriter and Producer: Miroslav Asparuhov – Chief Artistic Director and Choreographer of FTA "Mezdra"
    • Soloist (Girl): Eleonora Butakova
    • Soloists (Mother and Father): Bilyana Kostova and Mario Gergov
    • Host: Aneta Valkanova
    • Video Filming, Broadcast, and Editing: Studio Baltadjiev EOOD
    • Art and Technical Realization: Art Production Company Ltd.
    • Production Manager: Milcho Sokolov
    • Sound System and Artistic Lighting: Music Rental Company, led by Eng. Milcho Katsarov
    • Lighting Effects: Dani Laser Show
    • Stage and Backstage Coordinators: Miroslav Asparuhov, Desislava Asparuhova, Sedefka Petkova
    • Design, Advertising, and Public Relations: Desislava Asparuhova
    • Multimedia: Pavel Petrov
    • Set Designer: Denis Ivanov
    • NDK Team – Event Organizers: Sevdelina Keremedchieva, Diana Todorova, Dora Arabadzhiyska, Georgi Mihaylov, Ruslan Vassilev
    • Transport: Niki Chrissi 2015 Ltd.
    • Photographers: Ivaylo Petrov, Karina Vutova, Boyan Pishchikov, Boris Mutafchiyski, Studio Baltadjiev LTD
With the General Support of the Municipality of Mezdra, and the Sponsors
    • Municipal Council – Mezdra
    • Mr. Petar Minchev
    • ET NIAKAN – Vratsa
    • TENIDI EOOD – Mezdra
    • PRESEDNIK OOD – Vratsa
    • Royal Ltd. – Managed by Veronika Zaharieva
    • TM-Technology AD – Ruse
    • HEMUS-M AD – Mezdra
    • IOTOV STONE LTD
    • ROSEWOOD 21 Ltd. – Sofia
    • INEX TRADE LTD – Vratsa
    • Dental Center "Ilievi" – Mezdra
    • Dionisomarble LTD – Mezdra
    • U&C Construction AD – Sofia
    • Insurance Company "Lev Ins" AD – Sofia
    • BEN HUN AGRO – Novo Selo

"​Let's Stay Rich"

Their strength was in the root, in the traditions, in the folklore.
Protecting them became their mission. They named themselves Ensemble Mezdra.