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Philip Koutev ensemble celebrates 70th anniversary

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The Philip Koutev national folklore ensemble is celebrating its 70th anniversary with a series of concerts.

On three consecutive nights – 18,19 and 20 February – the ensemble will present its shows “The beginning”, “The road” and “Heritage” at the National Palace of Culture in Sofia. Founded in 1951, the Philip Koutev ensemble revives, preserves, interprets and popularizes Bulgarian folklore culture around the globe. 



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