Programme: Innovations and Competitiveness

The preservation of the traditions, the spiritual and cultural life of the population is important for the development of the rural areas. The cultural and historical development on the territory of the village of Obedinenie is determined by a rich cultural heritage and resources, as one of the most significant exponents of the specific local identity is the great folk singer Mita Stoycheva. In her songs and works she pays special attention to the specific traditions and the local cultural identity of Mekish (today village of Obedinenie). 
In an effort to preserve, preserve and valorize the cultural intangible heritage of the village of Obedinenie and in particular to ensure the preservation and prevent the disappearance of the works of the great folk singer Mita Stoycheva, the team of National Chitalishte "Mita Stoycheva 1900" developed the current project. Its realization will preserve the cultural and historical heritage and folk traditions, and at the same time will stimulate the tourist flow to the village of Obedinenie.
Main objectives of the project proposal: 
- To support the process of preservation, development and valorization of the specific local identity, local culture and in particular to ensure the preservation and prevent the disappearance of the work of the great folk singer Mita Stoycheva;
- To promote the cultural identity of the village of Obedinenie, its unique cultural heritage, music and traditions, by organizing and conducting a National Singing Festival "Avliga sings".
- To promote the living intangible cultural heritage of the village of Obedinenie and to stimulate the tourist flow to the village.
The measure chosen in the LIDER Strategy corresponds to the needs for financing the traditional Chitalishte activities and searching for new forms of preservation of local identities and their development and transmission to the next generations.
Duration: 12 months
Place of performance: Obedinenie