# Ethnographic conference in Plovdiv

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ethnographic-conference-in-plovdiv
> Updated: 2026-10-20T10:32:07.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The Regional Ethnographic Museum in Plovdiv is scheduled to host a scientific conference titled ‘The Bulgarian Village and City – Transformations Over Time’ on October 22 and 23, 2026. The forum is expected to draw more than 30 scholars from fields including history, ethnography, anthropology, and museum studies.

Participants will examine the evolution of rural and urban life, focusing on changes in social interaction, traditions, material culture, and economic systems. The conference will also address contemporary issues such as village depopulation and refugees. Museum Director Angel Yankov noted that the event aims to highlight museums as vital centers for high-quality scientific research.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-20: Plovdiv to host ethnographic conference on Bulgarian village and city transformations

Over 30 scholars will gather at the Regional Ethnographic Museum in Plovdiv on October 22-23, 2026, to discuss the historical and social transformations of Bulgarian villages and cities.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/plovdiv-to-host-ethnographic-conference-on-bulgarian-village-and-city-transformations

### 2026-10-15: International Photography Meetings open in Plovdiv

The International Photography Meetings 2026 opened in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, under the theme ‘Memory and Identity,’ featuring five international artists and various cultural programming.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/international-photography-meetings-open-in-plovdiv

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