Cultural parade and performances
Spectators enjoy a program of Bulgarian dances, witness a symbolic greeting with bread and salt, and taste traditional Bessarabian Bulgarian cuisine.
International Festival of Bulgarian Culture "Balgari da si ostanem"
Міжнародний фестиваль болгарської культури «Българи да си останем»
Reni, Ukraine
Oct 29, 2026Confirmed
Each year around the Day of Bessarabian Bulgarians, the town of Reni celebrates its Bulgarian heritage with a great cultural forum. Folk music, dance troupes from Ukraine and Bulgaria, and exhibitions of crafts and costume fill the program, in a celebration that helps this Bessarabian Bulgarian community hold proudly to its roots.
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Районний будинок культури (РДК)
Reni, Ukraine
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Dress for the setting
Optional: wear festive attire; participants from villages often wear traditional costume.
Respect local boundaries
Respect Bulgarian traditions; interact politely with performers.
Keep the visit respectful
Festival celebrates national pride; visitors should be respectful of Bulgarian traditions d...
Practical notes
Crowds & timing
Crowd level: moderate.
Tickets
Free events are available.
REGIONAL COMMUNITY & FOLK LIFE
International Festival of Bulgarian Culture "Balgari da si ostanem"
Міжнародний фестиваль болгарської культури «Българи да си останем»
Reni, Ukraine
Each year around the Day of Bessarabian Bulgarians, the town of Reni celebrates its Bulgarian heritage with a great cultural forum. Folk music, dance troupes from Ukraine and Bulgaria, and exhibitions of crafts and costume fill the program, in a celebration that helps this Bessarabian Bulgarian community hold proudly to its roots.
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The story behind it
The festival marks the Day of Bessarabian Bulgarians and showcases the Dolborean Bulgarian minority of Southern Odesa region. Participants from local Bulgarian villages and guest groups from Moldova and Bulgaria present traditional songs, dances and culinary specialties.
Key moments to know
Cultural parade and performances
Spectators enjoy a program of Bulgarian dances, witness a symbolic greeting with bread and salt, and taste traditional Bessarabian Bulgarian cuisine.
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Dress for the setting
Optional: wear festive attire; participants from villages often wear traditional costume.
Respect local boundaries
Respect Bulgarian traditions; interact politely with performers.
Keep the visit respectful
Festival celebrates national pride; visitors should be respectful of Bulgarian traditions displayed.
Essentials at a glance
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Oct 29, 2026
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City / Area
Reni
Bessarabian Bulgarian community
Cost
Free public events available
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Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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