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In this week’s Buzz:

• How much is a taxi from Terminal 1 to central station in Sofia?

• Young footballer from Dobrinishte joins a Swiss club

• Bansko Opera Fest comes to Bansko: final music event of the summer

• Paddle courts or tennis courts are being built near the Grand Hotel

• Final weekend of local demonstrations of local handicrafts and trades

• Want to take part in the Bansko Bike Fest in two weeks? Registration closes soon.

Three nights of opera, music, and celebration in the town square

On Thursday (28th), Friday (29th) and Saturday (30th), the Opera Fest comes to Bansko with three unforgettable evenings of live music in the town square. This will be the final music event of the summer in Bansko town.

Here’s what the performances will be:

• Thursday, 8.30pm: Aladdin – a musical for young and old

• Friday, 8.30pm: Rigoletto – Verdi's classic masterpiece

• Saturday, 8.30pm: Gala evening featuring Italian tenor Hugo Tarquini

(Last year, some of the performances started slightly before the official start time 🤷.)

It’ll be good to see if the organisers for the Opera Fest have been able to increase the visitor numbers by the same percentage as the Jazz Festival managed earlier this month.

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Inside the Bansko Notice Board Group

✍️ 71 New Posts, 💬 254 Comments, 👍️ 685 Reactions

How Much Are the Fees to Sell a Property in Bansko?
Rich asked whether anyone knew how much commission a real estate agent would charge to sell a property in Bulgaria, and what the fees for lawyers are. See what people commented.

Where Can I Get a Fly Screen For My Apartment?
Andrew wants to get a fly screen for his balcony door and wonders where he can get one. A few people had some suggestions, both online and locally.

How Much is a Taxi From Terminal 1 to Central Station in Sofia?
David asked if anyone knew the rough amount for a taxi to take his friend from Sofia airport to the central train station in Sofia. There were a few comments from people who recently made the trip.

It Looks Like Paddle Courts Are Being Built Near the Grand Hotel
Tim posted up to let people know that there seem to be paddle courts being constructed opposite the Grand Hotel at the bottom end of town. (See the news section below for more information.)

(The above posts are publicly accessible. You don’t need a Facebook account to view them.)

Local/Municipality News

Local Municipality Asks People Not To Block Water Channels
The local municipality has asked people not to block water channels in the town, as this can disrupt the flow of water and cause environmental issues. (I’m not sure the people who are blocking the water are going to be reading social media posts, though.) More info.

Grizzly Armsport Bansko Win Medals at Competition in Serbia
Participants from Bansko (representing the Grizzly Armsport Bansko team) took part in the International Canadian Wrestling Tournament in Nis (Serbia) recently. Three participants won gold medals across five categories, with another winning a silver and a bronze. They show promise to compete in the World Wrestling Championships in Bulgaria later this year. More info.

Bansko Municipal Council Reviews Expenditure Report & Progress (“Paddle”)
The local municipal council reviewed the expenditure and progress reports for several projects in the municipality. One to note is a project funded by the Ministry of Youth & Sports to build a sports field, tennis court, volleyball court, basketball court, as well as an outdoor gym, near the Glazne River at the bottom end of town. Read more.

Young Footballer From Dobrinishte Joins Swiss Women’s Team
A young footballer from Dobrinishte, Zdravka Parapunova, has signed a contract to play football for Rappersville-Jona: a prominent team in the Swiss Women's Super League. This is after she has shown strong performances in both the Bulgarian national football team and the Austrian championships. Read more.

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Events Next Week

Bansko Opera Fest (Main Event)
Three days of opera music in Bansko. On Thursday (28th), Friday (29th), and Saturday (30th) from 8.30pm in the town square. Thursday will be Aladdin, Friday Rigoletto, and Saturday a gala evening featuring Italian tenor Hugo Tarquini. More info.

Demonstration of Local Trade & Handcrafts (Final Week)
Outside the Tourist Information Center between 5pm and 7pm is flax and wool processing (Friday) and wood carving (Saturday). Live folk music between 6pm and 6.30pm on Saturday only: see the singers here).

The Silence of Colors Painting Exhibition
Violeta Laleva brings her Silence of Colors painting exhibition to town this week. This will take place from Tuesday (26th) to Saturday (30th) during the day at the Tourist Information Center in Bansko.

National Folklore Festival (Banya)
On Friday (29th), starting at 5.30pm, the VIII National Folklore Festival will take place. More than 100 folklore groups from all over Bulgaria will perform in Banya with music, dance, humour and customs. The festival continues over the weekend.

Other Events in Bansko:

• Mon (25th): Bansko Beach Speakers at Sky Bansko; 5.45pm.

• Mon (25th): Marketing Meetup at Valentina Heights; 6.30pm. More info.

• Tues (26th): Bansko Run Club(ish) at Altspace Central; 6.30pm (finish at Pivoteka).

• Weds (27th): Comedy Night: The Sequel at Coliving Bansko; 8pm. More info.

• Friday (29th): End-of-Summer Dance Party at Craft Cafe; 6pm. More info.

• Sat (30th): Magazine 8 live in Bansko at the large theatre; 11am. More info.

• Sat (30th): Closing Summer Party at Kolibata; 10pm. More info.

• Fri (5th: 3-days): Three Mountains Rock Festival at The White Stage. More info.

• 6th-8th Sept: Bansko Bike Fest; pre-registration required. More info.

_{More events may appear in the events list of the BNB group here.}

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