/ world today news/ On the eve of the Yoghurt Festival, which will take place from September 1 to 3 in the Bulgarian Rhodope village of Momchilovtsi, for KMG we talk with the mayor, Mrs. Siika Surkova, – the host of the event, who informs us that on at the same time, the Chinese Cultural Center in Bulgaria will present the “Mid-Autumn” holiday, and the “Confucius” Institute will solemnly hand out certificates to the graduates of Chinese language courses. Here’s what else she shares:
“On the first day of the new month, we will try to create a unique holiday for the souls and hearts of thousands of Bulgarian and Chinese guests – lovers of the mountains, nature, yogurt, Bulgarian and Chinese traditions and customs. With a variety of Bulgarian and Chinese tents and stands, thousands of guests will enjoy and taste the unforgettable and unique taste of Bulgarian yogurt. Chinese guests and representatives of various companies will participate in the Sixth Yogurt Festival.
The mayor of the village of Momchilovtsi focuses specifically on the participation of the Chinese Cultural Center, as the first one established in the CEE countries, four years ago, which will present the “Mid-Autumn” holiday and demonstrate a Tea Ceremony. Different types of tea, the different ways of preparing them, the different tastes and sensations when sipping this unique Chinese traditional product will gather hundreds of admirers of the ancient Chinese tradition – the mayor of Momchilovtsi is convinced.
Mrs. Siika Surkova introduces us to the program of the unique event:
“During three days, guests from China, representatives of various Chinese companies, as well as from Bulgaria will not only try, but also witness the intricacies of the preparation of this unique Bulgarian product – manual churning of butter from the milk, competition in topping up with a “mixer” made from pure yogurt. Master chefs will show the variety of dishes and desserts prepared from yogurt.
“Confucius” Institute is also a partner of the event, explains the mayor of Momchilovtsi and explains that they will present certificates to those who have successfully completed Chinese language courses. “Confucius Institute, as a partner in the event, organizes not only language training in Chinese, but also various lectures related to China, with its rich history and culture, with Chinese medicine, healthy nutrition and eastern martial arts,” she explains. .
During the event, there will be working groups on various crafts, and the Museum of Illusion Art will be opened, adds Ms. Surkova and emphasizes that the rich program of musical performances of typical Bulgarian folk songs and dances will be the apotheosis of the event.
“Queen of yogurt” will also be chosen during the national beauty contest, in which 14 beautiful girls from all over Bulgaria will compete. One of them will wear the crown of “Miss Rodopi – the yogurt queen”. Both she and her runners-up will receive as prizes a trip to China and participation in commercials for Momchilovtsi brand yogurt, which is produced in Shanghai.
The mayor of Momchilovtsi emphasizes that this year, after the three-year interruption due to the pandemic, the interest in the festival is very high, there are constant inquiries from the Chinese side about the possibilities of participation, and many guests and visitors from the Middle East are indeed expected – as well as representatives of institutions , as well as ordinary Chinese citizens who use the opportunity to visit Bulgaria.
Siika Surkova recalled that the first question she asked the Chinese partners during one of the visits of a Bulgarian delegation to Shanghai was why they chose “Momchilovtsi” as the name of their production. And the explanation was that for a long time they explored the regions of longevity in the whole world, and so they came to the Rhodopes and to Momchilovtsi and were captivated not only by the milk they tasted there, but also by the cordiality and hospitality of the people, by the beauty of the inhabited place itself, of nature, even of the huge stars in the sky… and so they decided to give the milk this name!.
#Siika #Surkova #Rodopi #queen #Bulgarian #yogurt #awarded #trip #China