Yundola Hosts Folklore, Song and Wrestling Festival in August

On August 30, the tradition will be preserved and the locality of Yundola will once again become a stage for the meeting of Bulgarian customs and the folk spirit. The gathering “Yundola – 2026” will offer a rich festive program for residents and guests of the region.

The opening is scheduled for 12:00 on the stage in the village of Yundola. Until about 14:30, the audience will be able to enjoy performances by folklore ensembles and singers from Velingrad, Dospat, Satovcha, Samokov and other settlements.

The program includes groups and singers from different parts: the female vocal group “Orlitsa” from the Chitalishte in the village of Beli Iskar, the group “Revans” from the village of Godishevo, the folklore formation “Breznichanki” from the village of Breznitsa, the folklore group of the Chitalishte “Ivan Vazov-1926” in Dospat, the folk dance group “Pashevski Zvunchata”, the folklore group “Grashevska mladezh” (Grashevskа youth), the folk singing group for source folklore from the village of Slastshen, the MFG “Velingradchani”, as well as famous singers such as Rosy Mechkarska and Ati Molova, a finalist in “The Voice of Bulgaria”. Special participation will be by Mehmed Plankov and Rosen Tachev from the village of Pashovi.

After the musical part, from 15:00 to 18:00, the folk wrestling will continue, which will be held on the mat in the village of Yundola with the help of renowned wrestlers such as Alexander Tomov, Venko Tinzharov and Georgi Mirkov.

The gathering “Yundola – 2026” invites all who love Bulgarian folklore, traditions and sport to share a festive day amid the nature of the Rhodopes.

Source: Telenews