Programme: All

The preservation of the traditions, the spiritual and cultural life of the population is important for the development of the rural areas in Bulgaria. The cultural and historical development on the territory of the town of Pavlikeni is determined by the rich cultural heritage and resources. National Chitalishte "Bratstvo-1884" Pavlikeni is a place where every inhabitant of the village can get not only new knowledge and ideas about the world around him, but also to draw from the spirit of his past and strengthen his national identity. The efforts of the Chitalishte management are aimed at preserving the cultural and historical heritage and preserving the living folk traditions, so this project is aimed at preserving local identities, cultural heritage, music and traditions and organizing and conducting one of the largest folklore performances in Northern Bulgaria - Northern Wrist Festival. The implementation of the project activities will directly contribute to the preservation and development of cultural heritage, revival of local folklore and centuries-old history, traditions and way of life.
This, in turn, will help to attract tourist flow and diversify employment opportunities, respectively, and improve the quality of life.
Main objectives of the project proposal:
- To support the process of preservation, development and valorization of the specific local identity and local culture on the territory of Pavlikeni, by organizing and conducting the Festival "Northern Wrist";
- To promote local identities, cultural heritage, music and traditions;
- To promote the living intangible cultural heritage of the town of Pavlikeni, through community centers activities for the preservation of local identities and their development and transmission to future generations.