The Brotherly Mound – History, Architecture, and Art
Open Doors Days
Wednesday, September 3, and Thursday, September 4, from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Memorial Complex “Brotherly Mound”

The Memorial Complex “Brotherly Mound” is a cultural and historical landmark of global significance.
It is an example of a harmonious public environment where a thoughtful synthesis of architecture, monumental art, and urban planning is achieved. The monument was inaugurated on September 3, 1974. Although it remained closed for more than 30 years, it continues to inspire and captivate a wide audience.

Lecture Program:
September 3, 6:00 PM – Dr. Vidin Sukarev, historian and head of department at the Regional Historical Museum – Plovdiv
Topic: The historical context of the monument and its role in the city’s memory
September 3, 6:30 PM – Arch. Chavdar Tenev, Chair of the Regional College of the Chamber of Architects in Plovdiv
Topic: Architecture as monumental art
September 4, 6:00 PM – Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zhivka Valyavicharska, art historian, Pratt Institute, New York
Topic: Monumental sculpture in the complex and the work of Lyubomir Dalchev
September 4, 6:30 PM – Sarkis Nersesyan and Evelina Petkova, sculptors
Topic: Process and form in the sculptures of Lyubomir Dalchev

Accompanying Program:
September 3 and 4, 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Light installation
September 3, 5:30 p.m., Musical performance by ASHA & I'Ko (Ani Sharkova – vocals, Ilian Kolev – guitar)
September 4, 5:30 p.m., Musical performance by Krasimira Paurova – violin