Bulgarian
Cultural Celebration

The Bulgarian Cultural Celebration features Bulgarian folk dance performances, live singing with special guests Bulgarian Voices of Seattle, a traditional Bulgarian costume showcase, creative crafts and hands-on workshops, light bites, and opportunities to participate. Hopa Trop Folk Ensemble of Seattle teams up with Auburn Arts for an afternoon celebrating Bulgarian history and culture. Schedule: 12–1:30 p.m. greetings and Northern Bulgarian dances; 1:30–2 p.m. learn to dance and family-friendly crafts; 2–2:30 p.m. Spring Flower dance from the Thracian Valley; 2:30 p.m. meet the performers behind Hopa Trop; 2:40–3:30 p.m. dances and songs from the Varna, Pirin, and Shop regions; 3:30–3:40 p.m. authentic Bulgarian costume show; 3:40–4 p.m. final dances and goodbye. Free and open to all ages.