Deputy Mayor Zlatomira Stefanova officially opened the 19th edition of the Tourism Exhibition "Weekend Tourism"

Thursday, 16 May 2024

"Tourism is an important element of the culture and identity of every community and we are proud that our city is becoming a welcoming place to meet and exchange experiences. Thanks to the efforts and commitment of the organizers, these events become unforgettable and inspiring moments for all of us. Let's enjoy the variety of attractive offers and events and create unforgettable memories together. " With these words, the Deputy Mayor of Ruse Zlatomira Stefanova launched the 19th edition of the Tourism Exhibition "Weekend Tourism" and the XVI edition of the Festival of Tourist Animations.
The official opening was attended by the Deputy Mayor Dimitar Nedev, the Regional Governor Dragomir Draganov, the Chairman of the Municipal Council of Ruse Acad. Hristo Beloev, Ms. Lu Tao, Coordinator at the Chinese Cultural Institute-Sofia, Ms. Liu Xiaolin, Lecturer in Chinese Language and Culture at the University of Ruse, Maria Ivanova-Todorova - Director of the Secondary School with Teaching of Eastern Languages and Cultures "Vasil Levski" Ruse, Ms. Sonny Dahia, Head of Chancellery at the Embassy of India and others.

The most significant tourist event in the Danube region takes place from 16 to 18 May and includes a rich program. It began with a performance of Chinese traditional dance at the Confucius Classroom at the Confucius Institute – Sofia at the University of Ruse "Angel Kanchev", as well as performances by the Contemporary Dance Studio "Freedom" and the formation of the Kukeri Dance School.

At the same time, the culinary show of Ivan Zvezdev, who cooks for the citizens of Ruse on the central square, was held. On the sq. "Svoboda" and the largo in front of the Opera are stalls of over 120 employees, and in the lobby of the Dohodno Zdanie - over 40 representatives of tourist organizations, municipalities, museums and associations.

The three-day program will offer the citizens of Rousse and the guests of the city an international culinary competition "Like Chefs", a climbing wall, a rope playground, free cartoons for citizens of Ruse and guests, free sightseeing tours, animation with a workshop and entertainment for children.

The concert program with performances for every taste includes:

- Big band parade;

- "The Golden Years of Jazz" starring Marina Gospodinova and the eternal hits of Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles;

- participation of the famous vlogger, artist and singer - the Boyan Todorov from Ruse;

- concert of the band "Molets" - the most up-to-date youth group in Bulgaria.

At the tourist exhibition can be tasted healthy temptations and baked goods, live chocolate, meat products, chokeberry wine, organic products, essential oils, etc.

The emblem of the festival attraction - a hot air balloon, will be erected on Saturday under favorable weather conditions.

The full program of the exhibition "Weekend Tourism" and the Festival of Tourist Animations can be found here.

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