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"I am Sofia" festival to kick off in the Bulgarian capital

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"I am Sofia" - this is the name of the new city festival of arts and emotions, which will be held from September 17 to 23 in the space in front of the National Palace of Culture in the center of the Bulgarian capital. It is part of the "Sofia celebrates September 17" program, dedicated to the Day of Sofia on September 17th.

The festival will offer a variety of activities, turning the space in front of the National Palace of Culture into an open stage for people of all ages and with diverse interests of street musicians, skaters, writers, beatboxers, break dancing, educational and delicious events for children, will be present throughout the days.

Dance formations and performances, literary readings and routes, outdoor films, art bazaars, street art and entertainment will be presented for teenagers and - not to be neglected! - gastronomic areas.

You can learn more about the festival programme HERE.



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