First place went to Monika from Pendara Jewellery – Гиздилница Пендара; second place to Gabriela from Milenia ART. Congratulations!
Honoured guests and inspiring words
H.E. Mr Tihomir Stoychev, Ambassador of the Republic of Bulgaria to the United Kingdom, highlighted Bulgaria’s ancient history as one of Europe’s oldest states—one that has never changed its name—and praised the vibrant Bulgarian community in Cambridge for preserving and sharing its cultural heritage. He also thanked Little Bulgaria for its tireless work promoting Bulgarian culture among compatriots and the British public.
Cllr Daina Pounds, Mayor of Cambridge, expressed her delight with the festival’s arts and crafts bazaar, calling it “inspiring” and in line with her vision to encourage creativity and craftsmanship across the city.
Mr Paul Bristow, Mayor of the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority, surprised the audience with a warm “Dobăr den, Bălgari!” (in Bulgarian) and shared moving memories of his visit to Bulgaria—especially Karlovo, the birthplace of Vasil Levski. He noted that Levski remains an inspiration to all who value freedom and justice, and spoke with a smile about Bulgarian hospitality: “The food was wonderful, the wine exceptional, and the welcome even better.” Whether with banitsa or Shopska salad and a glass of rakia, he felt right at home. “Thank you for sharing your culture and community with us—you enrich our cities with energy, traditions and friendship.”
Ms Ivanka Slavcheva from the Executive Agency for Bulgarians Abroad, who travelled specially from Bulgaria for the festival, presented a congratulatory letter from the agency’s Executive Director, Rayna Mandzhukova, expressing gratitude to Little Bulgaria for its dedicated work in preserving Bulgarian spirit and cultural identity in the UK. 🙏
Trailers
Movies
A huge “thank you” from us ❤
- 🎤 Singers & musical performers – Mia Drazheva, Anna Simeonova, Martin Argirov, “Shindiri Mindiri,” “Mi Minor Harmonics,” “Rosi Kitanova Singing & Piano School,” Children’s Choir “Magia”
- 👣 Dance & folklore groups – „Little Friends“, „Настроение“ – Ipswich & Enfield, „Седем Осми 7/8“, „Zhar“, „Gergyovdden“, „Ruchenitsa“, „Русалии“, „Нестинари Детелина“, „Golden Pendari“, „Eranki & Friends“, „Ethno Dance“, „Friends Birmingham and Nottingham“, „Balkan Dance for Fitness“, „Friends Bury St Edmunds“, „Bulgarian Dances in Cambridge“, „Пъстър Хоровод“
- 🤝 All leaders and participants—for your talent, hard work and smiles
- 🎪 Bazaar exhibitors & stalls – Ангели за България/Angels for Bulgaria, АНГЕЛИ В РОЗОВО, Royal Needle, The Magic embroidery, Гиздилница Пендара, VELMAR Jewellery House, WLC collaboration, Eli's Candles and Creations, Craft Nest, Чорапи ТеБо - Носи Българския Дух, С България в сърцето, MT Candles , Aniques Clay Art , To Make You Smile, Yana Nenova, Sparkling Moments, Miracle Cosmetics World, Mia Fresh Organics, By a Maya, P&P Chocolate House, The Dessert Bar Loughton, Bakery Naslada, Bulgarian Delights, Training Centre Raya London, Миления Дрийм Круизи, AliveKo Mortgages & Protection Solutions, Антония Иванова – Kalon Financial, First Essential.
- 📰 Media partners - Bgvoice.uk, BG BEN
- 📸 Photographers & videographers – Sofia Stoyanova, Daniel Petkov, Agop Kalugyan, Nanev Kolio, Bgvoice.uk.
- 👐 Volunteers – Маргарит Цеков, Дани Кючукова, Анелия Костова, Вили Цънцарова и Тодор Стоянов без които нямаше да има събор.
- 🌍 All our guests—Bulgarians, Britons and friends from many cultures
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