Uzana Poliana Fest: program

STAGE
JULY 19, FRIDAY11:00 – 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, SATURDAY10:00 – 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, SUNDAY10:00 – 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
JULY 19, FRIDAY117:00–17:30 – “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, SATURDAY09:00–10:00 – 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, SUNDAY08:00–09:30 – 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
JULY 19, FRIDAY13:00–18:00 – Mosaic Workshop  /  Price: 25 BGN
15:00–16:30 – Making a Macrame Bracelet
16:30–18:00 – Crafting Aromatic Soap with Wool
JULY 20, SATURDAY10:00–13:30 – 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, SUNDAY10:00–11:30 – 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
JULY 19, FRIDAY15:00 – 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, SATURDAY09:00 – 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, SUNDAY09:30 – 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
JULY 19, FRIDAY16:00 – 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, SATURDAY09:00 – 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, SUNDAY09:00 – 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
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
JULY 20MINI 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 20VOLLEYBALL 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, 15:00CULINARY DEMONSTRATION WITH BABA DESHKA AND CHEF KUSTEV
First time on the festival!
July 19, 20 and 21HORSE 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 21ELECTRIC BICYCLE AND MOTORCYCLE TEST RIDE
OFER Bikes
The test ride is free. On-site pre-registration is required.
July 19 and 20SCHOOL OF FOCUS AND MAGIC with Danny Belev and Matt Murdoch,  
18:00 – 19:00, in SELF-KNOWLEDGE space
Focus School is free.
July 19, 17:00-18:30FARMING 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, 10:00-12:00FARMING 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 20CROSSING 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 21CLIMBING 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 21SPACE HELLO
Surprise your senses with delicious, healthy, colorful and aromatic food!
JULY 19, 20 AND 21FARMERS’ MARKET FROM BG
The table brings us together! The dining table gives us comfort!
The meal… let it be FROM BG!
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