A Journey Through 8000 Years of History - From Antiquity to Today
The Bulgarian Cultural Center Bugarica in Chicago invites you to an inspiring encounter with history that comes to life before our eyes! Immerse yourself in one of the oldest stories in Europe through the first multimedia series dedicated to Plovdiv – a city with over 8000 years of history.
During the event, you will find answers to intriguing questions:
• Why is Plovdiv considered the oldest continuously inhabited city in Europe?
• What secrets does the Thracian civilization hide?
• When did one of the first Christian communities arise on the continent?
Discover the secrets of the oldest living city in Europe.
The event includes:
• multimedia presentation
• short film screening
• Meeting and conversation with the author – journalist Lalka Zlatanova
The book combines in-depth historical research with rich visual material – rare artifacts, inscriptions, and reconstructions, some of which are shown for the first time. It is suitable for young readers as well as for anyone who loves history and discoveries.
When: May 2, 2026 | 5:00 PM.
Where: Bulgarica Center, 1120 S Elmhurst Rd, Mount Prospect, IL 60056
Program:
5:00 PM - Multimedia presentation
8:20 PM - Film screening
11:45 AM – Drinks and conversation
The presentation in Chicago is the first outside of Bulgaria – a special moment for the Bulgarian community abroad. The event is open to everyone – families, friends, and lovers of Bulgarian history.
We look forward to experiencing the story of a „living city“ together with you!
