On May 31, 2025Folklore dance ensemble"Tangra" will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a grand concert - performance. That is why we are asking for your financial help to make the event possible .

FTS "Tangra" is an ensemble that has left a significant mark in the dance and traditional culture of the village of Popintsi. During all these years, it has been a driving force of cultural development not only in its birthplace, but also in Panagyurishte municipality. He brought new techniques of stage performance, innovative practices in organizational activities with people of different ages, adapting professional approaches of work to the amateur environment.

This is one of the reasons why the name of the ensemble went beyond the boundaries of Panagyurishte municipality and was given as an example of good practice in the field of stage dance art, a successful model for work in the field of culture and a preserver of folk heritage. Over the years, the ensemble has received this recognition through awards from numerous competitions in Bulgaria and abroad, in its interaction with professionals from educational and cultural institutions in the country, as well as from the local community, which shares its every success with pride.

Setting high goals, we want to continue to develop culture in the village of Popintsi andhelp it to have high dimensions. With the realization of the anniversary concert - performance we will make a summary of our work in this direction. Believing that the event will create a festiveatmosphere that meets the needs of residents and guests ofour native village.

This is the reason we are asking for your financial help. The realization of this endeavor is impossible without the financial support of donors.

As a non-profit publicbenefit organization, we have no municipal or state funding. For the past 7 years, funding for our activities has come from membership dues, donations, applications for projects, and monetary award funds participation in festivals. We do not operateabusiness and do not make a profit, all income is used for activities.

The forthcoming anniversary is inspired by the enthusiasm of our dancers, who will be its main organisers as well as performers on stage. In it, besides the dancers of FTA "Tangra" will take part also the students of the profession "Dancer" of 140 "Ivan Bogorov" High School - innovative, Sofia and dancers from FTA "Zagorovche", Septemvri .

The concert - performance will take place on an open stage in the village of Popintsi with professional sound, lighting and stage design. It will be produced and directed by a team of professionals with proven experience. The event will befilmed by BNT 2 TV with live coverage in real time. A series of side events such as a crafts alley and abook presentation related to the dance culture of the village of Popintsiare also planned.

For its realization we will work in partnership with Panagyurishte Municipality, Popintsi Village Hall, United School "Otets Paisii", Popintsi village and other institutions and organizations outside the municipality.

The total cost for holding the eventamounts to about 30 000 leva, which are unaffordable for thebudget of theAssociation.

Although planned for 2025, we are in readiness for the launch of the organization. We ask you, in case you recognizeour idea to provide financial support. This will outline the real possibilities of the event and kick start the organization.