Association BRTMI- co-organizer of the second edition of the Festival “Ethno-rhythms without Borders”

On the eve of the International Roma Day- 8th April, the city of Ruse brought together representatives of different ethnic groups, who sang and danced together. The second edition of the festival "Ethno-rhythms without Borders" was held on 05.04.2014, and again showed the diversity of traditional Bulgarian, Turkish, Armenian, Roma and Russian folklore.


The event was organized by the Regional Administration of Ruse in partnership with the Municipality of Ruse and Association BRTMI. Association BRTMI actively contributed to the preparation of the festival, as well as coordination and through the donation of prizes for participants. At the opening, a welcoming speech was held by Mr. Ivaylo Ivanov- Manager of the Association BRTMI.

Children from all over the region were performing more than two hours on the stage at the Plenary Hall of the Municipality of Ruse and turned the gloomy afternoon in a true celebration.
Participants included children dance groups from community centers and schools in the area. All participants who took part in the festival received certificates for their performance.


Before the concert, in the lobby of the Plenary Hall was arranged an exhibition of paintings on theme "Colors of the ethno-friendship". Earlier that day, football match was played between the team of the Municipality and team of Roma football players.