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956 participants have forwarded their application to take part in the 41th edition of traditional folklore holidays “Slaveevi nights”-Aitos 2009. Holidays will be officially opened this nights at 8pm at the open stage in the park “Slaveeva River” in Aitos.
The event will take place from the 12th until 14th of June and many music performances will entertain visitors.
Aitos
Anita Valentinova, source: news.burgas24.bg, 12.06.2009
Aitos or also written as Aytos is a town located in eastern Bulgaria some 30 kilometers from the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast and belonging to the administrative boundaries of Burgas Province.
Aytos has a rich and long history dating back to antiquity. An old settlement founded by Thracian tribes, archaeological finds near the town testify that its existence dates back to the 5th century BC. According to an ancient Thracian legend, Aetos — one of Orpheus’ students and followers — founded the town. Throughout the centuries, the town has been known under different names including Aetos, Astos, Idos, Akvilia, etc.
The town hosts the annual folk festival and competition Slaveevi Noshti, which takes place every Spring during the months of May and June. The festival is held at the "Slaveeva Reka" Recreational Park and it celebrates traditional dance and folk music from across Bulgaria.
Natural landmarks
- Recreation Park "Slaveeva Reka" ("Nightingale's River") — Few towns in Bulgaria can boast parks as big as "Slaveeva Reka" park. Impressive in size and diverse in natural beauty, the park also hosts the Aytos Animal Zoo.
- Rock Formation "Trite Bratya" ("The Three Brothers")
- Natural Reserve "Kazanite"
- Natural Reserve "Hisarya"
- State Forest "Koriata"
- Ancient Fortress "Aetos"
- Aitoski Historical Pass — Connecting the ancient lands of Thrace and Moesia
- St. Dimitrii Solunski Orthodox Church
- Aitos Mineral Baths
- Ethnographic Complex "Genger" — A small Etara-like ethnographic center built in the traditional local architectural style. The complex has a variety of different traditional Bulgarian arts and crafts shops as well as a traditional hotel, taverns, cafes and restaurants.
- Museum of "Peter Stanev"
- Theater "Vasil Levksi"
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