Deputy Minister Irena Georgieva attends the opening of the Rozhen Fair

15 July 2016

Deputy Minister of Tourism Irena Georgieva attended the opening ceremony of the Rozhen Folk Art and Animal Husbandry Fair. 

The event was attended by Tsetska Tsacheva, Chair of the National Assembly, Desislava Taneva, Minister of Agriculture and Food, Nikolay Melemov, Mayor of Smolyan Municipality, Nedyalko Slavov, Regional Governor of Smolyan Region, MP’s, mayors from the region, and others.

The Rozhen Fair is held during the period of 15-17 July, 2016. After a 9-year hiatus, the event is now held for the second time. At this year’s edition of Rozhen Fair more than 340 groups from various parts of the country will exhibit their skills on the stages of the Rozhen National Folklore Competition. Dozens of Bulgarian craftsmen and animal farmers will exhibit their crafts, while mobile exposition will tell the stories of the municipalities of Smolyan, Chepelare, Devin, and Banite. Hundreds of thousands of visitors are expected at Rozhen Fair this year.

 

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