Partial list of events that were supported, organized and/or executed by Pchela.
2022
“Cultural Collision”, Ludmil Krumov, Released July 1, 2022
Produced musical full album with compositions of Ludmil Krumov, performed by Ludmil Krumov and The Small Bulgarian Folk Jazz Orchestra. Recorded in Bulgaria. Mixed in the US by Mike Marciano. Mastered in the US by Dave Darlington.
“Kaval Park” Documentary, Filmabee, 2022
Fundraised and produced a documentary about an American who went to study Bulgarian folklore in the 1960s and fell in love with Bulgaria and its people.
2021
Nadigaravane, Orange County, 2021
Informal gathering during COVID-19 pandemic of enthusiasts performing Bulgarian folk dances with their families and friends in Southern California.
“Krivo Sadovsko” with Ludmil Krumov, 2021
Produced a music piece with Bulgarian motives based on the work of the worldwide renowned musician and composer Petko Radev with contemporary arrangement by Ludmil Krumov and various selected musicians around the world during Covid -19 lockdowns.
Bulgarian Election for National Assembly and President of Republic of Bulgaria, Election Section: Irvine – Tustin, CA 2021
Organized and partially funded Irvine-Tustin, CA election section to allow more members of the Bulgarian community to cast their vote in national election and following runoffs.
2020
Nadigaravane, Orange County, 2020
Informal gathering during COVID-19 pandemic of enthusiasts performing Bulgarian folk dances with their families and friends in Southern California.
“Todor Kirov” Documentary, Filmabee, 2020
Fundraised and produced a documentary about professor Todor Kirov from The Academy of Music, Dance and the Fine Arts in Plovdiv who is the author of the first academic research and a book of the original gadulka instrument.
Balkan Echoes: Voices & Images from Bulgaria by Martin Koenig, Orange County, 2020
Book signing event and presentation by the author with a short documentary and followed by a Q&A session.
2019
Nadigaravane, Orange County, 2019
Gathering of groups performing Bulgarian folk dances with their families and friends in Southern California.
“Tam” Documentary, Filmabee, 2019
Fund-raised and produced a documentary about the connection of Bulgarian emigrants with the homeland.
“Poor France” Theatrical Play , Orange County, 2019
Visiting Bulgarian theatrical troupe performed a popular comedy feat. Alexander Doynov, Aleksander Kadijski, Katerina Evro
“Theodosii Spassov” Concert, Filmabee, 2019
Produced a concert video during a musician’s visit to the US.
Bulgarika Concert, Los Angeles, 2019
Renowned group of Bulgarian musicians performing traditional folk music.
Traditional Bulgarian Dances Workshops with Elena Dimitrova, Los Angeles and Orange Counties and series of classes in other destinations on The West Coast, 2019
Elena Dimitrova is a key member of State Folklore Ensemble Trakia from the city of Plovdiv. She visited to lead a series of workshops in Southern California.
Folk Dance Workshop with Petar Petrov, Los Angeles, 2019
Supported the visit by a popular Bulgarian choreographer visiting the region.
Trio Lutivo Concert, Los Angeles and San Diego 2019
Supported the visit of this popular trio that performs traditional Bulgarian folk music.
Bulgarian Dance Workshops with Daniela Nyberg, Los Angeles, 2019
Renowned Bulgarian choreographer Daniela Nyberg led dance workshops in Los Angeles.
Global Village Fest 2019, Orange County, 2019
Rented a booth to present Bulgarian culture during a weekend community festival in Irvine, California.
2018
Nadigaravane, Orange County, 2018
Organized gathering of groups performing Bulgarian folk dances with their families and friends in Southern California.
BECS PCHELA Scholarship, Los Angeles and Orange County, 2018
Created Bulgarian Education and Culture Society PCHELA Scholarship for students in primary, middle and high school.
Children’s Bulgarian Folk Dance Group Hop-Trop with leader Diana Ivanova, Los Angeles, 2018
PCHELA organized a fundraiser and purchased new costumes for the kids in the dancing group.
Todor Kirov Concert, Los Angeles, 2018
Professor Todor Kirov from The Academy of Music, Dance and Fine Arts in Plovdiv performed on gadulka.
Traditional Bulgarian Dances Workshops with Elena Dimitrova, Los Angeles and Orange Counties, 2018
Elena Dimitrova is a key member and a soloist of State Folklore Ensemble Trakia from the city of Plovdiv. She visited to lead a series of workshops in Southern California , organized annually and supported by PCHELA.
Balkan Fest, San Diego, 2018
Festival for music and dances from the Balkans with significant emphasis on music, dances and performances from Bulgaria with arts and crafts activities for kids organized and supported by PCHELA
2017
Nadigaravane, Orange County, 2017
Organized gathering of groups performing Bulgarian folk dances with their families and friends in Southern California.
Kabile Concert, Los Angeles, 2017
Renowned group of Bulgarian musicians performing traditional folk music.
Todor Kirov Concert, Los Angeles, 2017
Professor Todor Kirov from The Academy of Music, Dance and Fine Arts in Plovdiv performed on gadulka.
Traditional Bulgarian Dances Workshops with Elena Dimitrova, Los Angeles and Orange Counties, 2017
Elena Dimitrova is a key member of State Folklore Ensemble Trakia from the city of Plovdiv. She visited to lead a series of workshops in Southern California.
Folk Dance Workshop with Nina Kavardjikova, Los Angeles, 2017
Supported the visit by a popular Bulgarian choreographer visiting the region.
Folk Dance Workshop with Nikolay Tzvetkov, Los Angeles, 2017
Supported the visit of this renowned Bulgarian choreographer to the region.
Balkan Fest, San Diego, 2017
Festival for music and dances from the Balkans with significant emphasis on music, dances and performances from Bulgaria.
The Poetry of Svetlana Georgieva, Irvine, 2017
An evening where the poetess presented her latest book with poems.
2016
Nadigaravane, Los Angeles, 2016
Organized gathering of groups performing Bulgarian folk dances with their families and friends in Southern California.
Singing with Tzvetanka, Los Angeles, 2016
Organizing a series of singing workshops in the region with Tzvetanka Varimezova.
Oratnitza and Valya Balkanska Concert, Los Angeles, 2016
Organized a concert with a legendary Bulgarian traditional folk singer Valya Balkanska followed by popular Bulgarian fusion music group Oratnitza.
Bulgarika Concert, Los Angeles, 2016
Renowned group of Bulgarian musicians performing traditional folk music.
Todor Kirov Concert, Los Angeles, 2016
Professor Todor Kirov from The Academy of Music, Dance and Fine Arts in Plovdiv performed on gadulka.
Traditional Bulgarian Dances Workshops with Elena Dimitrova, Los Angeles and Orange Counties, 2016
Elena Dimitrova is a key member of State Folklore Ensemble Trakia from the city of Plovdiv. She visited to lead a series of workshops in Southern California.
Dancing with Iliana, Los Angeles, 2016
Bulgarian choreographer Iliana Bozhanova led a dance lesson session for a group in Los Angeles.
Balkan Fest, San Diego, 2016
Festival for music and dances from the Balkans with significant emphasis on music, dances and performances from Bulgaria.
The Fate of the Bulgarian Jews, Museum Of Tolerance, Los Angeles, 2016
Supported an event commemorating the events leading to preventing the Bulgarian Jews to be sent to death camps during the Second World War.
2015
Nadigaravane, Los Angeles, 2015
Gathering of groups performing Bulgarian folk dances with their families and friends in Southern California.
Todor Kirov Concert, Los Angeles, 2015
Professor Todor Kirov from The Academy of Music, Dance and Fine Arts in Plovdiv performed on gadulka.
Traditional Bulgarian Dances Workshops with Elena Dimitrova, Los Angeles and Orange Counties, 2015
Elena Dimitrova is a key member of State Folklore Ensemble Trakia from the city of Plovdiv. She visited to lead a series of workshops in Southern California.
Balkan Fest, San Diego, 2015
Festival for music and dances from the Balkans with significant emphasis on music, dances and performances from Bulgaria.
Dance with Tanya Kostova 2015
Bulgarian choreographer from Northern California visits to lead lessons of traditional folk dances Trace region.
Nikolay Tzvetkov Folk Dance Workshop, Los Angeles, 2015
Renowned Bulgarian choreographer visiting the region.
European Heritage Festival, Los Angeles, 2015
Active participant and key organization role in organizing the intercultural festival in Los Angeles in cooperation with DCA and EU consular corp with nearly 1000 visitors.
Bulgarian Art Night, San Pedro, CA 2015
Pchela organized an event where Bulgarian artists from the region presented painting, sculptures, ceramics and music to the public of about 200 guests.
2014
Nadigaravane, Los Angeles, 2014
Organized gathering of groups performing Bulgarian folk dances with their families and friends in Southern California.
Bulgarika Concert, Los Angeles, 2014
Renowned group of Bulgarian musicians performing traditional folk music.
Todor Kirov Concert, Los Angeles, 2014
Professor Todor Kirov from The Academy of Music, Dance and Fine Arts in Plovdiv performed on gadulka.
Balkan Fest, San Diego, 2014
Festival for music and dances from the Balkans with significant emphasis on music, dances and performances from Bulgaria.
The Fate of the Bulgarian Jews, Museum of Tolerance, Los Angeles, 2014
Pchela arranged an exhibit with over thirty banners telling the story of Bulgarian Jews during the Second World War. The exhibit opening and following reception were attended by local community leaders. Guests of the event were diplomats of the EU and the consul of Israel.
Guest speakers from National Agency Archives -Bulgaria prof. Varban Todorov, Keynote speaker, Mr. David Levy with the support from Bulgarian Memory Foundation of Dr. Milen Vrabevski
2013
Nadigaravane, Los Angeles, 2013
Gathering of groups performing Bulgarian folk dances with their families and friends in Southern California.
Todor Kirov Concert, Los Angeles, 2013
Professor Todor Kirov from The Academy of Music, Dance and Fine Arts in Plovdiv performed on gadulka.
Balkan Fest, San Diego, 2013
Festival for music and dances from the Balkans with significant emphasis on music, dances and performances from Bulgaria.
Dancing with Iliana, Los Angeles, 2013
Bulgarian choreographer Iliana Bozhanova led a dance lesson session for a group in Los Angeles.
Zachary Karabashliev Book Presentation, Los Angeles, 2013
Bulgarian author presented his books to the Bulgarian community of Los Angeles.
New Year Celebration of the Bulgarian Community 2013
Mascari Fun Awards 2012 for activities and members of the community
2012
Dancing with Gergana Panova – 2012
Bulgarian choreographer and professor from State Folk Ensemble Filip Koutev visits to lead lessons of Bulgarian traditional folk dances
Dancing with Daniela Ivanova-Nyberg 2012
Bulgarian choreographer and ethnologist visits to lead lessons of traditional folk dances.
Kabile Concert, Los Angeles, 2012
Renowned group of Bulgarian musicians performing traditional folk music.
Celebration of May 24, Orange County CA 2012
Community celebration in the park
Nadigravane, Los Angeles , May 6 2012
First gathering of groups performing Bulgarian folk dances, their families and friends in Southern California.
Celebration of April Uprising April 20, 2012
Organizing a community picnic in commemoration of the historical event with replicas of Chery Three Cannonball and games for kids
Celebration of Bulgarian National Day March 3, 2012
Organizing a community celebration and family picnic
Baba Marta Celebration, La Crescenta, CA 2012
Organizing a picnic for families of the community celebrating an old Bulgarian Tradition.