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Festivals without borders – Vidin and Zajecar together for festival tourism development

The movie is developed under project CB007.1.11.207 “Development of competitive tourist attractions for year-round festival tourism that contributes to the diversification of tourist products in the region of Vidin – Zajecar”. The project is co-funded by EU through the Interreg-IPA CBC Bulgaria–Serbia Programme 2014-2020.

This movie has been produced with the assistance of the European Union through the Interreg-IPA CBC Bulgaria-Serbia Programme, CCI No 2014TC16I5CB007. The contents of this movie are the sole responsibility of Municipality of Vidin and can in no way be taken to reflect the views of the European Union or the Managing Authority of the Programme.

POCKET GUIDE TO DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM FESTIVAL IN THE CROSS-BORDER REGION BULGARIA-SERBIA

The project is co-funded by EU through the Interreg-IPA CBC Bulgaria–Serbia Programme 2014-2020

This material has been produced with the assistance of the European Union
through the Interreg-IPA CBC Bulgaria-Serbia Programme, CCI No
2014TC16I5CB007. The contents of this material are the sole responsibility of
Municipality of Vidin and can in no way be taken to reflect the views of the European
Union or the Managing Authority of the Programme.

Pocket guide under project CB007.1.11.207

Deputy Mayor Ventsi Paskov took part in a final…

The project “Development of competitive tourist attractions for year-round festival tourism that contributes to the diversification of tourist products in the region of Vidin – Zajecar” is financed by the European Union under Priority Axis 1: Sustainable Tourism. It is implemented through INTERREG-IPP Cross-Border Cooperation Program Bulgaria-Serbia.

The event was attended by Ventsi Paskov – Deputy Mayor of Vidin Municipality, Elena Petrovich – Expert in the Municipality of Zajecar and Luka Vojvodic – Member of the City Council in Zajecar.

Paskov congratulated the attendees and expressed his satisfaction with the completion of another important project for both municipalities. “During the implementation period the objectives and all the activities envisaged under the project were achieved. The purchase of new instruments for three Vidin orchestras was one of the main investments. This is an extremely useful acquisition that will help the development of the musical life in Vidin. Another major goal was to promote the Danube Waves Festival and to organize a green school during its performance, “he said. He also noted that young people from both cross-border regions took part in the project activities and participated in creative workshops and workshops as well as in a number of other events.

Silvia Suleiman, Chief Expert Culture, Art and Sport in Vidin Municipality and part of the project team, also expressed its satisfaction with the work done: “Such initiatives open up opportunities for future cooperation between cross-border regions and I believe we will continue to we maintain good relations. ”

In addition to the purchase of musical instruments, another important investment within the project was the provision of 6 video tapes, which will be located in key locations on the territory of Vidin and will contribute to the promotion of events from the cultural calendar of the Municipality.

The project is co-financed by the European Union through the INTERREG-IPA Cross-Border Cooperation Program Bulgaria-Serbia.

 

This publication is supported by the European Union through the INTERREG-IPA Cross-Border Cooperation Program Bulgaria-Serbia, CCI No 2014TC16I5CB007. The content of the publication is the sole responsibility of the Municipality of Vidin and should in no way be taken as an expression of the opinion of the European Union or the Managing Authority of the Programme

PRESS RELEASE

Project: “Development of competitive tourist attractions for year-round festival tourism, which contributes to the diversification of tourist products in the region of Vidin – Zajecar, Ref. № CB007.1.11.207

Grant Contract № РД-02-29-261/22.11.2016

 

Vidin Municipality in partnership with the municipality of Zajecar ends the implementation of a project under INTERREG-IPP for cross-border cooperation Bulgaria – Serbia. The project “Development of competitive tourist attractions for year-round festival tourism that contributes to the diversification of tourist products in the region of Vidin – Zajecar”, Ref. № CB007.1.11.207 is realized under Priority Axis 1: Sustainable tourism, specific objective 1.1 Tourist attractiveness.

The main objective that the project has achieved with the implementation of the activities included is to study the festivals in Bulgaria and Serbia and to promote the opportunities for festival tourism in the region of Vidin and Zajecar. In Zajecar, a new tourist infrastructure is available, suitable for festival tourism, and the performances of three Vidin orchestras have been improved by the supply of new musical instruments.

Within the project, the following main activities were carried out:

1) Project Management. 2) Information and publicity of the project. 3) Joint study of the opportunities for development of festival tourism in the cross-border region. 4) Creation of a joint tourism product for year-round festival tourism in the region of Vidin-Zajecar. 5) Promotion of the joint tourist product. 6) Construction of tourist infrastructure in Zajecar. 7) Supply of equipment for musical orchestras in Vidin. 8) Organizing a youth camp in Zajecar. 9) Conducting Arts Festival “Danube Waves” in Vidin. 10) Promotion of Arts Festival “Danube Waves” and organization of green school during the festival.

Within the framework of the project, a joint study of opportunities for development of festival tourism in the cross-border region and a joint tourism product for year-round festival tourism in the region of Vidin-Zajecar was created. New tourist infrastructure was built in Zajecar. We also provided equipment for the needs of the Arts Festival “Danube Waves” in Vidin – 6 video walls. The Festival tourism was promoted through the organization of a green school and a youth camp as well as a series of information materials such as a 30-minute promotional film and pocket guides.

Closing press conference is scheduled for 22.11.2018 at 11:00, in the hall of the hotel “Bononiya” 2, “Bdin” Str., 3700 Vidin, Bulgaria.

The project is co-financed by the European Union through the INTERREG-IPA Cross-Border Cooperation Program Bulgaria-Serbia.

 

This publication is supported by the European Union through the INTERREG-IPA Cross-Border Cooperation Program Bulgaria-Serbia, CCI No 2014TC16I5CB007. The content of the publication is the sole responsibility of the Municipality of Vidin and should in no way be taken as an expression of the opinion of the European Union or the Managing Authority of the Programme

Grant Contract concluded under the Interreg-IPA Cross-Border Cooperation Program…

On 22.11.2016, Municipality Zajecar, in its role as lead partner, signed a contract with number RD-02-29-261 / 22.11.2016 grant agreement with the Managing Authority of the Interreg-IPA Cross-Border Cooperation Program Bulgaria-Serbia 2014 -2020 in connection with the implementation of the project “Development of competitive tourist attractions for year-round festival tourism that contributes to the diversification of tourist products in the region of Vidin – Zajecar” ref. No. CB007.1.11.207. A project partner on the Bulgarian side is Municipality Vidin.

 

During the project, a joint study of the opportunities for development of festival tourism in the cross-border region will be carried out and a joint tourist product will be created for year-round festival tourism in the region of Vidin-Zajecar. It is planned to build a new tourist infrastructure in Zajecar and equip equipment for the Arts Festival “Danube Waves”, organized by the Municipality of Vidin. Festival tourism will be promoted by running a green school and youth camp, as well as through the distribution of a series of information materials, pocket guides and a 30-minute promotional film.

 

The project envisages the following activities:

 

Project management

Information and publicity of the project

Joint study of opportunities for development of festival tourism in the cross-border region

Creation of a joint tourist product for year-round festival tourism in the region of Vidin-Zajecar

Promotion of the joint tourist product

Construction of tourist infrastructure in Zajecar

Supply of equipment for musical orchestras in Vidin

Organizing a youth camp in the new tourist infrastructure in Zajecar

Conducting “Danube Waves” Arts Festival in Vidin

Promotion of the “Danube Waves” Arts Festival and organization of a green school during the festival.

 

The overall objective of the project is to: Support the development of competitive tourist attractions by promoting and developing festival tourism. The specific objectives of the project are: 1) To study the festivals in Bulgaria and Serbia and to promote the opportunities for festival tourism in Vidin-Zajecar; 2) To provide a new tourist infrastructure in Zajecar, suitable for festival tourism; 3) Improve the performance of Vidin orchestras by delivering tools.

 

The target groups to be covered include the project team members, experts from the Culture and Tourism Municipalities, local groups and orchestras, organizers of cultural events, participants in the Festival “Danube Waves”, green school and youth camp, visitors to the “Danube Waves” and “Gitariada”, journalists, representatives of the municipal administrations of Vidin and Zajecar.

 

Duration of the project: 24 months (23.11.2016 – 22.11.2018)

 

Contract value: EUR 496 767.40

 

IPA financing: EUR 421 175.18

 

Bulgarian public contribution: EUR 22 162.59

 

Serbian public contribution: EUR 52 162.46

 

Partner’s own contribution: EUR 1 267.17

 

The project is co-financed by the European Union through the INTERREG-IPA Cross-Border Cooperation Program Bulgaria-Serbia.

 

This publication is supported by the European Union through the INTERREG-IPA Cross-Border Cooperation Program Bulgaria-Serbia, CCI No 2014TC16I5CB007. The content of the publication is the sole responsibility of the Municipality of Vidin and should in no way be taken as an expression of the opinion of the European Union or the Managing Authority of the Programme

New instruments for Vidin orchestras

New instruments were received by the musicians from the Town Brass Orchestra – Vidin, the Danube Ensemble for Folk Songs and Dances and the Sinfonietta – Vidin. The instruments are delivered within project CB007.1.11.207 “Development of competitive tourist attractions for year-round festival tourism, which contributes to the diversification of tourist products in the region of Vidin – Zajecar”, RBP No RD-02-29-261 / 22.11.2016 funded under Interreg-IPA Bulgaria-Serbia Cross-Border Cooperation Program 2014-2020.

The Town Brass Orchestra – Vidin got 15 instruments: fleece, trumpets, clarinet, brass, tube, trombone, big drum and small drum, cymbals and baritones. The ensemble of the Danube Ensemble already has new gadulka, Thracian kavali, contrabass, drum, kaba-gaida and tamboura and the Sinfonietta – Vidin – with clarinet and bassoon.

Altogether, the new musical instruments are 33 in number, which will improve the quality of the cultural product and the creative process in the three orchestras will be facilitated. They will allow Vidin orchestras to participate more actively in the cultural events and festival events, which in turn will lead to improvement of the conditions for the development of festival tourism in the region.

 

The project is co-financed by the European Union through the INTERREG-IPA Cross-Border Cooperation Program Bulgaria-Serbia.

 

This publication is supported by the European Union through the INTERREG-IPA Cross-Border Cooperation Program Bulgaria-Serbia, CCI No 2014TC16I5CB007. The content of the publication is the sole responsibility of the Municipality of Vidin and should in no way be taken as an expression of the opinion of the European Union or the Managing Authority of the Programme