Programme: Rural Development Programme

The project "The Living Strength of Traditions" corresponds to the needs of the region of Harmanli for the development of cultural and alternative tourism. It represents the diversity of traditions, customs and folklore of local communities by bringing local producers and artisans together to promote traditional livelihoods, making local specific food option for presentation and tasting. It combines activities that lead to the preservation and restoration of historic, cultural, natural and rural identity in the municipality of Harmanli. Through it respects and recognizes the need for organizing and holding cultural events with folklore and ethnographic element collecting community, rallying her by Bulgarian cuisine, traditions, revealing the common roots and promote mutuality through food, wine, music and dance.
Project activities make a serious request to preserve local traditions and lifestyle, attract participants and guests. Through its implementation, local communities will change the image of the region and show the diversity of culture, the richness of traditions, the talents of local Bulgarian artists and the efforts of the population to preserve and preserve their lifestyle and roots.
The project will support this process in the city of the Slaveikov's Gergana and the efforts of local NGOs to build sustainability and added value of the initiative.
The organization of two editions of the Festival "On Harmana" as part of the project activities will give even greater multiplier effect to the region and local communities as it enables participants to develop their full performance, motivate, experiment and attract more visitors, giving them exceptional benefits, built-in capacity and development potential.