Uzana Poliana Fest: program
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JULY 19, FRIDAY | 11:00 – WELCOME TO UZANA! We are opening the festival gates to welcome you to Uzana. 18:45 – UZANA GREETS YOU Anyone with a personal celebration or occasion can share it from the stage and receive а greeting. 19:00 – EVENING CONCERT Out of Muse; Innerglow; BTR |
JULY 20, SATURDAY | 10:00 – ZORI AND KOSYO Concert for children and parents 11:00 – GESTURE TOWARDS NATURE Official opening. Release of wild birds with “Green Balkans” 11:15 – ACTIVE SITTING METHOD Healthy practice with exercises by Koko and Iva 18:00 – AWARDING OF THE FOOTBALL AND VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENTS 19:00 – EVENING CONCERT Mahrez Hachemi; Merudia; Lek City Case; Vlado Mihaylov and band |
JULY 21, SUNDAY | 10:00 – FARMER GAMES Adventure with a sense of battle and skills from the daily life of a farmer 12:00 – FOLKLORE CONCERT – DFA GABROVCHE 16:00 – SEE YOU AGAIN AT UZANA We close the gates of Festival 2024 and wish for a SEE YOU AGAIN at Uzana Polyana Fest 2025 |
YIN/YANG CENTER | |
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JULY 19, FRIDAY | 117:00–17:30 – “Colorful Sounds” Musical art workshop for children aged 3 to 103 /sound drum, Tibetan bowls, and other fun instruments/, led by Velina Ruseva 17:30–18:00 – “Consciously, with Love!” Discussion with Velina Ruseva about movement, directions, and the personal paths we choose to follow 18:00–19:00 – “Namaste – Celebrate the Divine Self!” Yoga practice with Velina Ruseva for physical and spiritual balance |
JULY 20, SATURDAY | 09:00–10:00 – Pema Yoga with Nikolay Sirakov 10:00–11:00 – “Turn the Problem into a Masterpiece” Discussion with Nikolay Sirakov 11:00–12:30 – “Emotions – The Subconscious Mechanism to Speak to Us”, Seminar and art therapy with painting, led by Petya Peneva 12:30–14:00 – “Do We Motivate Ourselves through Fear or Love? What Does It Mean to Be Compassionate to Ourselves?” Lecture and somatic practice with meditation “My Body – My Guide,” led by Anna Okleva 14:00–15:30 – Handpan Circle / Music workshop with Petar Yordanov Bunny 15:30–17:00 – Handpan Circle / Music workshop with Petar Yordanov Bunny 17:00–18:00 – “Between You and Me – The Invisible Connections of Order in the System” / Practical activity with Iva Kirova 18:00–19:00 – World Music Concert with Petar Yordanov Bunny and Konstantin Kuchev 18:00–19:00 – You Have a Place, Yoga with Iva Kirova |
JULY 21, SUNDAY | 08:00–09:30 – Paneurhythmy with Svetla Baltova 09:30–10:30 – “Once You Assemble the Person, the World Falls into Place!” / Yoga practice with Elena Karaivanova |
ART ZONE | |
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JULY 19, FRIDAY | 13:00–18:00 – Mosaic Workshop / Price: 25 BGN 15:00–16:30 – Making a Macrame Bracelet 16:30–18:00 – Crafting Aromatic Soap with Wool |
JULY 20, SATURDAY | 10:00–13:30 – Creating a Wool Painting Felting workshop with Elena Bulanova, price: 20 BGN 10:00–13:00 – Mosaic Workshop / Price: 25 BGN 10:00–18:00 – Creating a Collage with Cyanotype Prints Workshop with Iliyana and Bogomil, price: 15 BGN 14:00–17:30 – Making Natural Herbal Soap With Atelier “Krasiva,” price: 10 BGN 14:00–18:00 – Mosaic Workshop / Price: 25 BGN 18:00–20:00 – Painting and Wine / Price: 30 BGN (includes a glass of wine) |
JULY 21, SUNDAY | 10:00–11:30 – Workshop for Sewing Small Animals 10:00–14:00 – Mosaic Workshop / Price: 25 BGN 11:30–13:00 – Creating Zodiac Energy Bracelets |
CHILDREN’S CENTER | |
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JULY 19, FRIDAY | 15:00 – 16:00 – Make a Bird Feeder with Seeds and Eco Materials With “Dreams and Teams Bulgaria” association, for children aged 6 to 10 16:00 – 17:00 – Catch a Bug: Meet the Forest Inhabitants Take a look and release, with “Dreams and Teams Bulgaria” association, for children aged 4 to 8 16:00 – 17:00 – Join a Hike with Children and Youth with Disabilities Using All-Terrain Wheelchair “Joëlette” With “Dreams and Teams Bulgaria” association and volunteers 17:00 – 18:00 – Let’s All Play Together! Adapted games for children with and without disabilities 17:00 – 18:30 – Painting on Stones with Irina Krumova, for children aged 5+ |
JULY 20, SATURDAY | 09:00 – 10:00 – Yoga for Kids With Holistic Center “Light” – Sevlievo, for children aged 5+ 09:00 – 10:00 – Remember “The Old Games of Gabrovo” Beads and elastic games, for children aged 4+ and their parents 10:00 – 11:00 – Enjoy a Concert for Children and Parents with Zora and Kosyo !!! In front of the stage !!! 11:00 – 12:00 – “Journey Through the Body” 1 With Anna Okleva, recommended for children aged 4 to 8. Adults are welcome to join: it is suitable and fun for them too. 11:00 – 12:00 – Make Your Own Kite With Kites-BG, for children aged 8+ 11:00 – 13:00 – Shoot with a bow- With Sport Club “Etar,” -Veliko Tarnovo, for children aged 12+ 12:00 – 14:00 – Walk in the Kingdom of Wolf and Fox With “Dreams and Teams”- Bulgaria association, for children aged 4 to 8 and their parents. Maximum participants: 20 14:00 – 15:00 – “Bear Meeting” Reading the children book “I See You” and meeting the author Tanya Petkova + workshop, with “Yasna Book” publishing house, for children aged 4+ 14:30 – 15:30 – Musical Workshop with Marin Popov For children aged 7 to 9 14:30 – 16:00 – Make Your Own Mountain Equipment Workshop for camping and hiking equipment with handy materials (camping candle, mosquito trap, map case, campfire starter, raincoat) with Ognyan Stoyanov, for children aged 12+ 15:00 – 16:30 – Forest Olympic Games Competition for children and parents in teams of three or four. Registration for participation by 10:00 AM on July 20, 2024, at the Children’s Center 16:30 – 18:00 – “Water Adventures” Family games with Little Theater Company 17:00 – 19:00 – Crochet Workshop for Beginners With Manuela Nikolova from “Balkanche,” for children aged 7+ 18:00 – 19:30 – Do You Know “Grandma and Grandpa’s Games?” (Ura/ Kar/ Schmeisser, Kralyo-Portalo, Chilik, and others), for children aged 6+ and adults |
JULY 21, SUNDAY | 09:30 – 10:30 – Paneurhythmy for Kids With Holistic Center “Light,” Sevlievo, for children aged 5+ 10:00 – 11:00 – “Journey Through the Body” 2 With Anna Okleva, recommended for children aged 4 to 8. Adults are welcome to join; it is suitable and fun for them too. 10:00 – 11:00 – Musical Workshop with Marin Popov For children aged 4 to 6 10:00 – 11:00 – Formulas for Children Smiles Cosmetic workshop “Pizho and Penda” with DS Vision, for children aged 5+ 10:00 – 12:00 – Join a Hike with Children and Youth with Disabilities Using All-Terrain Wheelchair “Joëlette” With “Dreams and Teams Bulgaria” association 11:00 – 12:30 – Forest Mikado Collect fallen branches and build the tallest tower, then take as many branches as possible before the tower falls; for children aged 12+ 11:00 – 12:30 – Create Music with Forest Musical Instruments With “Dreams and Teams Bulgaria” association, for children aged 7+ 11:30 – 13:00 – Discover the Beauty Around You – Color Bingo For children aged 8 to 12 |
YOUTH ZONE | |
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JULY 19, FRIDAY | 16:00 – 17:00 – Red Code: Let’s Talk about Addictions With PIC (Prevention and Information Center) 17:00 – 18:00 – Land Art Youth workshop for art using natural materials with the Museum of Humor and Satire All Day Activities: -Hammocks and board games -Quiz “Sustainable Living” with the “Innovative Knowledge Transfer” association, prize: home composter |
JULY 20, SATURDAY | 09:00 – 10:00 – Wake Up with Geri / Outdoor fitness session 10:00 – 15:00 – Scout Olympics 11:00 – 13:00 – Forest Bathing with Lora / For participants aged 14+, pre-registration required at the Youth Zone 12:00 – 13:00 – Herbal Game for Self-Discovery and Cold Uzana Tea 13:00 – 14:00 – Time for Green Ideas with the “Innovative Knowledge Transfer” association 14:00 – 16:00 – Forest Bathing with Lora for participants aged 14+, pre-registration required at the Youth Zone 16:00 – 18:00 – Birdhouse Workshop The birdhouses will be placed at Uzana All Day Activities: -Hammocks and board games -Quiz “Sustainable Living” with the “Innovative Knowledge Transfer” association, prize: home composter |
JULY 21, SUNDAY | 09:00 – 10:00 – Wake Up with Geri Stretching to start the day and to recover after camping 10:00 – 12:00 – Birdhouse Workshop The birdhouses will be placed in Uzana 11:00 – 15:00 – Time for Green Ideas and Quiz Winners Announcement “Sustainable Living” quiz winners announcement All Day Activities: – Hammocks and board games -Quiz “Sustainable Living” with the “Innovative Knowledge Transfer” association, prize: home composter |
FOREST ZONE | |
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JULY 20, SATURDAY- | 10:00 – 16:00 Forest school – Get to know the forest, challenge your senses for creative activities, interesting talks and sunny games, SCDP Gabrovo and PP Bulgarka 10:00 – 16:00 Riding school – feel the peace conveyed by the animals, SCDP Gabrovo |
ACTIVITIES | |
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JULY 20 | MINI FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT The football tournament is organized by the Municipality of Gabrovo, and the official partner is the specialized company for selected beer BINDING BULGARIA, who also provide the prizes for the best. Participation in the tournament is free of charge, prior registration is required by July 14, including by e-mail: uzanafest@gabrovo.bg |
JULY 20 | VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT The tournament is organized by the Municipality of Gabrovo, and the official partner is milk and milk products “Bozhentsi”. Participation in the tournament is free, but prior registration is required by July 14, including by e-mail: uzanafest@gabrovo.bg |
July 20, 15:00 | CULINARY DEMONSTRATION WITH BABA DESHKA AND CHEF KUSTEV First time on the festival! |
July 19, 20 and 21 | HORSE RIDING Experienced riders will help beginners with their first riding lessons. The attraction is also suitable for children! Ticket price – BGN 5-10. Only on Saturday, July 20, in the zone GORSKOTO, you will be able to take your first riding lessons for free. |
July 19, 20 and 21 | ELECTRIC BICYCLE AND MOTORCYCLE TEST RIDE OFER Bikes The test ride is free. On-site pre-registration is required. |
July 19 and 20 | SCHOOL OF FOCUS AND MAGIC with Danny Belev and Matt Murdoch, 18:00 – 19:00, in SELF-KNOWLEDGE space Focus School is free. |
July 19, 17:00-18:30 | FARMING GAMES FOR CHILDREN FROM 8 TO 14 YEARS OLD In front of the stage. Participation in the games is free, but requires prior registration in the info area. |
July 21, 10:00-12:00 | FARMING GAMES FOR ADULTS / OVER 16 YEARS In front of the stage. Participation in the games is free, but requires prior registration in the info area. |
JULY 20 | “MEET UZANA” TRANSITION Group leader – Momchil Nazarov, PhD student and researcher at the Institute of Biodiversity at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. Start time – 9:00 a.m., in front of the big metal stop next to the Tent Camp. Duration – 4 hours. Number of participants – 40. Participation in the transition is FREE, Pre-REGISTRATION (name and phone) is required at e-mail: uzanafest@gabrovo.bg or phone: 0889 388 422; 0889 979 097 |
JULY 20 | CROSSING TO ISPOLIN PEAK The crossing is with a guide, a mountain rescuer from “Mountain Rescue Service” – Gabrovo. Start time – 9:30 a.m., in front of the big metal stop next to the Tent Camp. Participation in the transition is FREE. Registration is not required. |
JULY 19, 20 AND 21 | CLIMBING WALL WITH STEPHAN GEORGIEV AND IVO TATEV, JULY 19, 20 AND 21 Climbing hours: July 19, 16:00 – 19:00; July 20, 14:00 – 19:00; July 21, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m Place: the front facade of “Mountain Rescue Service” – Gabrovo. The climbing wall is FREE of charge. Registration is not required. |
JULY 19, 20 AND 21 | SPACE HELLO Surprise your senses with delicious, healthy, colorful and aromatic food! |
JULY 19, 20 AND 21 | FARMERS’ MARKET FROM BG The table brings us together! The dining table gives us comfort! The meal… let it be FROM BG! |
