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Candidature of Varna for European
Capital of Culture |
It was launched on 13
June 1985 by the Greek minister of
culture, the famous actress and singer,
Melina Mercouri. Initially, the
initiative was called European City of
Culture in a special motion of the
Council of Ministers of the Union.
The official document stated that the
European City of Culture was to present
a culture which in its historical roots
and contemporary development was
characterized both by common elements
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Bulgaria’s European Capital of Culture |
In 2019, a Bulgarian
city and a Italian city will be the
European Capitals of Culture. The
designation procedures are described in
Decision No 1622 of 24 October 2006 by
the European Parliament and the Council
of the European Union.
The applications are assessed by a
special commission of 13 members. Seven
of them are from European institutions
and six are appointed by the
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Libraries, Museums and Galleries |
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The Puppet Museum
Varna 9000, 5 Sheynovo Str.
The Puppet Museum is situated next to the State Puppet Theater – Varna. It was opened in 1985 and is the only one of this kind on the Balkan Peninsula. The exposition contains about 120 theatre puppets, sets elements of the most successful performances staged in the Varna Puppet Theater in the period 1952 - 1995. The numerous national and international awards and distinctions of the theater are exhibited in a special show case. The exposition presents the creative efforts of authors, directors, actors, artists, and constructors. It displays different techniques, styles and trends of leading Bulgarian stage designers like the architect Ivan Tsonev, Maia Petrova, Lubomir Tsakev, Maia Kuzova, Anna Pulieva, Angel Nedelchev, Kosta Ortodoksov, etc. Beside the traditional puppets such as marionettes, petrushki, puppets-masks, very interesting are the puppets made by Georgi Saravanov – founder of the theatre – which were used in the firsts plays staged more than 50 years ago. They are unique with their complex construction and mechanism – led by a wooden keyboard and strings. Part of the museum collection was presented on a special exhibition at the XII International Puppet Festival in Tolosa, Spain in 1994 and later in 2000.
For contacts:
Varna 9000
5 Sheynovo Str.
tel.: +359 608 172
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