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Karavelovo

Rose Valley Workshop & Party 2021

July 28, 2021 at 5:00 pm – August 5, 2021 at 11:00 am

Rose Valley Workshop & Party 2021
July 28, 2021 at 5:00 pm – August 5, 2021 at 11:00 am
Come stay in the village & take daily workshops in:

Bulgarian dance
Bulgarian singing
Traditional folk instruments:
Gaida (bagpipe)​
Gadulka (bowed rebec)
Kaval (end-blown flute)
Tambura (long-necked lute)
Tupan (two-headed drum)
Thracian style accordion
Clarinet

​​Lodging & local traditional food are included.

Hosted by Nikolay and Donka Kolev in the village of Karavelovo, Bulgaria.
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Rose Valley Workshop & Party
Karavelovo
Bulgaria
http://www.gadular.cm

Karavelovo
Bulgaria
http://www.gadular.cm