Martenitsa Festival
Saturday 27 March 2021 from 2pm to 7:20pm
A multicultural event supported by City of Sydney.
This vibrant multicultural event celebrates health, prosperity and new beginnings. Martenitsa Festival will take place on 27 March 2021 at Sydney Congress Hall with live music, dances and live performances.
Join us in celebrating an ancient tradition, recognised by UNESCO for Bulgaria, North
Macedonia, Romania and Moldova. Celebrate with the multiple communities in Sydney, sharing the same traditions.
TICKETS ARE FREE, SPOTS ARE LIMITED SO BOOK NOW!
https://www.rodinasydney.org.au/martenitsa-festival
27 MARCH PROGRAM – Sydney Congress Hall, Elizabeth St, Sydney CBD
Diverse program of multicultural performances from Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Romania,
Moldova and others.
TIME SLOT 1 - 2:00PM to 3:20PM
Official Opening - Lidia Donkova-Macri and Clr Robert Kok, Silvia Encheva – “The Mystery of the Bulgarian Voices”
Performers:
VGmates Music Band - medieval fusion and contemporary sound
Martenitsa Presentation
Bulgarian Rhythms - Bulgarian folk dance group
(followed by a 40 min intermission in which you will be able to buy burek, airian and other yummy food especially delivered for our event; have a chat and catch up on other festival activities!)
TIME SLOT 2 - 4:00PM to 5:20PM
Pippero Quintent - Three exquisite voices
Bulgarian, Romania, Moldova and Macedonia Martenitsa Customs Video
Kokitche Vocal Children Group
Dusha Balkana - Soul of the Balkans
(followed by a 40 min intermission in which you will be able to buy burek, airian and other yummy food especially delivered for our event; have a chat and catch up on other festival activities!)
TIME SLOT 3 - 6:00PM to 7:20PM
Balkan Etno Orchestra - Preserving and rejuvenating century-old stories
Bulgarian, Romania, Moldova and Macedonia Countries showcase video
Sydney Dance Rhythms - Romanian Folk Dance Ensemble
Raffle Draw and Prize draw - Gilded rose winner
Martenitsa Festival Concert is a COVID controlled event and you are required to have a ticket in order to attend.
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