Plovdiv participates with 7 reading nests in the 11th "Night of Literature" in Bulgaria

The literary happening this year is on September 7, 2022. , and the start is at 18.00

 

Contemporary European literature in new Bulgarian translations will be presented this year at the 11th "Night of Literature". Plovdiv participates for another year in one of the most exciting formats for the promotion of modern European literature. "Night of Literature" is an event that takes place at the same time in different European cities. Celebrities read excerpts from contemporary European poetry and prose published after 2000 and published in Bulgarian.

The readings take place in atypical locations for literature, called "reader's nests". The literary happening will be on September 7, 2022. , and the start is at 18.00.

The main organizers of the event in Bulgaria are the embassies and cultural institutes of European countries (EUNIC Bulgaria and others), the Municipality of Sofia, the Representation of the European Commission in Bulgaria, and the "Children's Books" Foundation. In the cities, the organizers and coordinators of the Night of Literature are the municipalities in partnership with libraries, community centers, youth organizations, etc.

It starts at 18:00 and an excerpt will be repeated in a specific place until 21:30. Thus, the audience will travel around the city and will be able to visit different reading places.

 

LITERATURE NIGHT  2022 – PLOVDIV

 

Reader's Nest 1: "Ivan Vazov" Public Library

17 Avksentiy Veleshki Street, Art Gallery Hall

What to read: "Man in a glass" (Tales from the left pocket), Alexander Prokopiev, (North Macedonia)

Selected by: Cultural and Information Center of the Republic of North Macedonia

Who reads: Nedyalko Slavov

Nedyalko Slavov is a contemporary Bulgarian poet, writer and playwright. He is the winner of national awards for poetry and prose, among them the National Award for Poetry "Ivan Nikolov" for the collection of poems and poems "Marble Years", the National Award for Literature "Hristo G. Danov" for the novels "Faustino" and "The Bell" , "Helikon" Award for new Bulgarian fiction for the novels "432 Hertz" and "The Bell", as well as numerous literary nominations. It has been translated into English, German, Russian and Greek.

 

Reader's nest 2: Old Plovdiv, House of Veren Stambolyan

What it reads: "Let's get to know Italy. A Thousand Wonders" Geronimo Stilton (Italy)

Selected by the Italian Cultural Institute

"Intermediate Landing", Matej Horjava (Czech Republic)

Selected by: Czech Center

Who reads: Daniela Kostova - actress, screenwriter, director of productions and videos, artistic director of theater studios, author of texts and dubbing of commercials and films.

 

Reader's Nest 3: Rybnitsa Park, "Dunav" Blvd., with the assistance of the Northern Region City Hall and "Prof. Kiril Jenev - 2018"

What to read: "Man in a glass", Alexander Prokopiev, (North Macedonia)

Selected by the Cultural and Information Center of the Republic of North Macedonia

What it reads: "Let's get to know Italy. A Thousand Wonders", Geronimo Stilton, (Italy)

Selected by the Italian Cultural Institute

What to read: "Interim Landing", Matej Horzhava (Czech Republic)

Selected by the Czech Center

Who reads: Nikol Ereva - volunteer

Nicole is 15 years old and a student majoring in "Acting for Drama Theater". Her dream is to study at NATFIZ and one day work what she wants, not what she has to. One of her favorite hobbies is dancing - she has been engaged in folk dances at the "Crazy Youth" school for eight years. Dancing is her inspiration and drives her to create. He believes that everyone should pursue their dreams, no matter what the cost, because success is sweetest when you worked hard to achieve it!

 

Reader's nest 4: Administrative building of the Trakia region, 63 Osvobozhdenie Blvd

with the assistance of the Town Hall of Trakia region

What to read: "Sweet Revenge" by Jonas Jonasson (Sweden)

Chosen by the Embassy of Sweden

Who reads: Zlatko Pavlov - actor, director, screenwriter, producer, host of events, radio and television shows. Distinguished by an exceptional timbre of voice, whom many call "the voice man".

 

Reader's nest 5: Home of the beekeeper, "Vesela" street #31, with the assistance of "Nazam Hikmet -1922"

What to read: "Sweet Revenge" by Jonas Jonasson (Sweden)

Chosen by the Embassy of Sweden

Who reads: Maria Chakalova - poetess with three published collections of poems: "We had something to say", "Far from paradise", "So little". Teacher - expert in Bulgarian language and literature with over 30 years of experience. Winner of the "Neophyte Rilski" honorary award, "Daskal Botyu Petkov" National Award, Plovdiv Badge of Honor. Author of scientific studies on methodology and literary studies.

        

Reader's nest 6: Kamenitsa Park, "Zefir" St. No. 6, with the assistance of the Mayor's Office of the Eastern Region and the "P.R. Slaveikov - 1908" Municipal District.

What it reads: "Let's get to know Italy. A Thousand Wonders", Geronimo Stilton, (Italy)

Selected by the Italian Cultural Institute

What to read: ABSOLVO TE, Georgi Burdarov, "With the aroma of cherry blossoms"

Who reads: Emilia Vasileva - librarian at the Primary School "P.R. Slaveykov - 1908"

 

Reader's nest 7: "Plovdiv reads" - open stage - south bank of Maritsa river, "Maritsa" blvd., with the assistance of IC "Zhanet 45" Plovdiv.

What to read: "We the Drowned" Karsten Jensen, (Denmark)

Chosen by the Danish Embassy

Who reads: Dimitar Iliev and volunteers of "Plovdiv Chete"