Invitation
The International Fair of Traditional Crafts at "Etar" museum is unique for being the only fair held in Bulgaria, based on a museum concept with strict adherence to tradition. Its' mission is to educate and to train, as well as to promote and to preserve the cultural heritage.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
It is my pleasure to invite you to the XVIII International Fair of Traditional Crafts, which will take place in September, 1th- 2th, 2023 at the Ethnographic Open Air Museum "Etar", Gabrovo, Bulgaria.
For the first time the fair was held in 1990. The event aims to restore a fair from the recent past in a museum environment with an emphasis on handicrafts. Since 2003 the fair has been held with international participation.
The International Fair of Traditional Crafts at "Etar" is unique for being the only fair in Bulgaria, organized based on a museum concept with strict adherence to traditions. The forum's mission is to educate and to train, as well as to promote and to preserve the cultural heritage.
During the days of the fair local and foreign craftsmen get together, exchange experience and make new contacts, while the visitors get the opportunity to experience the traditions in a unique and exceptionally inspiring way. Besides purchasing hand-made articles from the craftsmen, they can observe the different stages of their work, and also try their skills.
The programme of the 17th International Fair of Traditional Crafts includes:
For the first time the fair was held in 1990. The event aims to restore a fair from the recent past in a museum environment with an emphasis on handicrafts. Since 2003 the fair has been held with international participation.
The International Fair of Traditional Crafts at "Etar" is unique for being the only fair in Bulgaria, organized based on a museum concept with strict adherence to traditions. The forum's mission is to educate and to train, as well as to promote and to preserve the cultural heritage.
During the days of the fair local and foreign craftsmen get together, exchange experience and make new contacts, while the visitors get the opportunity to experience the traditions in a unique and exceptionally inspiring way. Besides purchasing hand-made articles from the craftsmen, they can observe the different stages of their work, and also try their skills.
The programme of the 17th International Fair of Traditional Crafts includes:
- International Exhibition Bazaar
- International Craftsman's Competition in Silversmith's Craft
- Competition for Youths
- International Scientific Forum "Traditional Crafts: Contemporary Reflections"
- Folklore Programme
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Svetla Dimitrova
Director of EOAM “Etar”
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