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Historical Museum - Haskovo
Decree of Council of Ministers since 1952 in Haskovo up the state historical museum. Through period 1957-1962, the departments are gradually revealed "Archeology"/1957ã./, "National liberation struggles", "Nature" and "Art"/1958ã./, "Ethnography" /1962ã./. In 1990 the department"Artistic" is separates into a separate Institute - Art Gallery. In the 70 years the museum reveals its exposures - a necessary and valuable outcome of multi deynost.Dnes museum historical museum in Haskovo examine and store historical cultural heritage of a vast area encompassing northeastern slopes of the Eastern Rhodopes, southwestern slopes of Sakar Mountain and the surrounding part of the valley of the Maritza River. Funds in his store more than 100 000 museum edinitsi.Nay ancient stage the cultural-historical development of the area was last exposure in Archeology. It shows the material by archaeological studies of sites of prehistory, ancient and medieval times - articles of bits, weapons, jewelry, artwork, coins. Of particular interest are the glasses Trojan type ", the treasure of the emperor Licinius detsenaliyata, silver chalice and of Teodora Yustiyan unique Thracian moneti.Materialnata and spiritual culture of the population of Haskovo region of recent times is reflected in the exposure "Ethnography." Below are typical for local population rituals, costumes, jewelry, fabrics and crafts. Extremely interesting are the exhibits relating to traditional area of cultivation and processing of sesame and tobacco. Emphasis is on the production of copper vessels has shown a rich collection of works mednikarstvoto.Natsionalno liberation struggles of population of near Haskovo in the period of Ottoman domination to liberation of Bulgaria in 1878 are shown in the exhibition "Renaissance and national liberation struggles. Particular attention is devoted to the presentation of enlightenment, the fight for an independent Bulgarian church building Revolutionary Committees in the region, development of crafts, trade routes and trade. Museum exported has two exposures. "beaten by city Liberation era "is shown in Paskaleva house "- a cultural monument of national importance where he traced the transition from traditional rural to urban lifestyle of indigenous peoples in the second half of XIX v.Ekspozitsiyata "Domestic crafts in Haskovo end is covered in Shishman house - also a monument of culture of national significance. Review is made of domestic crafts such as central place is given to weaving, processing of wool, silk of suckling and spinning of cotton.

National community center "Zaria" - Haskovo.
Established in 1858, to now supports all forms of cultural and educational work and creative dramatics. In the scope of the community center Activities include - public library, music school, language school, school of fine arts, dance shkoli.Chitalishteto has a large hall with 600 visual seats and a stage where performances and plays. This is done and creative dramatics. One of the biggest draw is a mixed amateur choir of Native track "with 45 participants Men and women who have a broad repertoire of Bulgarian and foreign songs.

 

 

Drama and Puppet Theater "Ivan Dimov" - Haskovo
Drama and Puppet Theater "Ivan Dimov - Haskovo was created in 1921 as professional theater group of enthusiasts. By means the parish and donations from individuals in 1926 was built theater in which it is housed dnes.Na to Haskovo scene worked very prominent Bulgarian and foreign artists and filmmakers. Participation in many festivals and competitions at home and foreigners theater earned many prestigious awards. Visits of Haskovo Drama Theater in Sofia, as in past and is now celebrated by the press as "the theatrical event in life of the country. Over 30 Bulgarian plays are realized for the first time in Haskovo stsena.Dramatichen theater tours successfully in Haskovo Uzbekestan, Georgia and RSFR, and in 1994 played all month in Paris - Theater Zhyuvezi. Dramatic Today - Puppet Theater "Ivan Dimov is a professional institute status an open arena and seek with their various repertoire to meet the cultural needs of different age groups and performances of visiting theatrical trupi.Prez all 80 years of existence Theater "Ivan Dimov was and is a hub of theatrical culture and high professionalism. Seeking a Path to its audience, the theater can not be tired experiment and is currently developing the latest details an ambitious project, a traveling stage.

Cultural festivals in the city:
 

Day of Haskovo city - 8 September
By its decision of 1993 City Council - Haskovo announced September 8 to be an official holiday in the town of Haskovo. The choice of this date is not accidental - it coincides with the big church Slavic holiday "Birthday of Virgin Mary", who is considered a mother protectress of the city throughout its millennial history. Annual celebrations associated with this date, follow the traditions of known in the past Uzundjovska Fair, which at the end of XVIII and the beginning of the nineteenth century became an important center of trade and economic and cultural development for Haskovo.
The festivities take place in two main directions:
· Culture and sports - concerts, exhibitions of local and guest artists, games and competitions of different nature, most of which are held open in order to ensure wider access and engage the public
· Trade show - for companies in the region, country and abroad with a thematic focus: food industry, agriculture, construction, machinery and apparatus for food, clothing, furniture.
Numerous exhibitors and good conditions  provided there make this event attractive place to realize the best marketing ideas and trading contacts.
 

"Lovely Thrace Songs and dance"


One of the most valuable traditions in Haskovo was founded in 1961 by the council - "Lovely Thrace Songs and Dances". The fair is organized by the Haskovo municipality and held in place "Kenana" near Haskovo, usually on 22 May. The council is to promote authentic Bulgarian and mostly Thracian folklore. Groups are involved in the region, and from there two years and international interests.  Groups sing are traditional songs and dances, mostly amateurs, organized by the community centers. So far the competition has no competitive character, but participants receive special awards.

 

 

 

Music Days "Nedyalka Simeonova"
Music days"Nedyalka Simeonova" in Haskovo are traditional holidays, called the world- famous violinist Prof. Nedyalka Simeonova, a native of Haskovo. These festivities involving people from Haskovo to works of Bulgarian and world music culture. Early music days are organized on December 11, 1971 Haskovo.Vazdeystvieto in these festivities and today was great, because musical works are performed by the best orchestras, and soloists drawn from the country. In Music Days have repeatedly participated guest musicians from abroad. Haskovo Symphony Orchestra invariably take part in Days of music through performances of works by Bulgarian and foreign composers. Since 1981 is enriched with creative meetings of young violinists and chuzhbina.Prez country by November 2001. were conducted 27 Musical Days Nedyalka Simeonova devoted to 100 anniversary of Nedyalka Simeonova.

 

Dance Ansembles

Dance Ensembles "Haskovo"
Representative folk dance ensemble Haskovo was established in 1975 in Haskovo. founder and past chief art director the ensemble is Anna Dimitrova - choreographer and teacher with long experience in the field of Bulgarian dance folklore. gone through difficulties and successes, for 30 years ensemble Haskovo go to the peaks of performing skills, thanks to the love of folklore and enthusiasm of both its creator and manager and the assistants and contractors. Folk dance ensemble Haskovo is ensemble with a unique character and charm. It involving over 170 dancers from age 5 to 25 years divided into different age groups.;

 

 

Dance Ensemble "Yuzhnyache"
Dance Ensemble Yuzhnyache is one of the best presazdateli traditions, songs and dances of South Bulgaria. It represents an integral link between past and future. His repertoire includes performances by different regions of the country. But based on dance Haskovo end of folklore are full of wonderful perfect sound and motion. It was created in 1979 by Vasko Dimov, it is its director and choreographer today. Starting with 50 children of primary school "Kliment Ohridski". Soon the number of participants reached 200, divided into 4 age groups. Over the years the ensemble training and developing creative talent and artistic skills more than 2000 children and youth. Exported more than 500 concerts the world and our country. Brought many gold awards.

 

Children's Choir "Orpheus"
Kids Choir „Orpheus“ is winner of the title "Representative" for Bulgaria. Established in 1977, today the combination brings together three formations: children's vocal studio "Orfeyche for children from 6 10 years - preparatory to link people live and chamber ensembles. In its nearly 30-year existence Children's choir "Orpheus" has exported over 400 concerts in Bulgaria and Europe, has won many awards at home and in Spain France, Russia, Poland, Germany, Greece, etc..