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Philip Koutev folklore ensemble with big concert in Burgas

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The Philip Koutev folklore ensemble is to perform in Burgas on the Black Sea on 23 August.

The song and dance show, called Founts, which includes several premiere dance performances, is dedicated to the 120th birth anniversary of Philip Koutev – the man who founded the ensemble in 1951. The concert will feature guest performers from the Strandzha ensemble.

The Philip Koutev folklore ensemble will perform at 8.30 tonight at Burgas’ Open Air Theatre.



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