Bulgarian literary events feature poetry readings and national writing contests

Several literary events are taking place in Bulgaria. On October 21, poets Ahmet Emin Atasoy and Viktor Melnyk will hold a creative evening at the Dora Gabe House museum in Sofia. The event celebrates Atasoy’s two new poetry collections, ‘I Continue to be Alive’ and ‘Life at a Crossroads’. The latter was translated into Ukrainian by Melnyk, who has translated over 15 books by Bulgarian authors into Ukrainian over the last 12 years.

Additionally, the Eighth National Contest for Original Fairy Tales has concluded, featuring 88 creators from Bulgaria and Strumica, North Macedonia. The participants, representing various Bulgarian cities and villages, focused on the theme ‘An Adventure from Tomorrow’. The winners will be honored on October 22 in Stara Zagora during the ‘Autumn Literary Days’ event.