Stara Zagora receives support from 15 municipalities for European Capital of Culture 2032 bid

Sixteen Bulgarian municipalities have signed a memorandum of partnership to support Stara Zagora’s candidacy for the European Capital of Culture 2032. The agreement aims to unite cities, people, and traditions across three regions to showcase the area's cultural wealth on a European stage.

Participating municipalities include Stara Zagora, Nova Zagora, Haskovo, Dimitrovgrad, Harmanli, Lyubimets, Galabovo, Opantit, Radnevo, Chirpan, Bratya Daskalovi, Nikolaevo, Gurkovo, Maglizh, Kazanlak, and Pavel Banya. The initiative is designed to foster regional cooperation through shared festivals, exhibitions, and creative projects, with a specific focus on involving youth and local cultural organizations.

Officials noted that the partnership seeks to leverage the region's archaeological heritage and long-standing traditions to create new opportunities for tourism and visibility for local talents.