The nineteenth edition of the Roma Children’s Festival “Open Heart” organized by Center for Interethnic Dialogue and Tolerance Amalipe was held on 31 May and 1 June 2024 in the town Veliko Tarnovo

The main idea of the festival is to show that the folklore of each ethnic group brings its cultural richness and it is indispensable for our existence and communication as a united nation.

More than 1000 students from over 80 schools across the country participated in the festival. Youth from the Youth Groups for Tolerance and Civic Participation and educational mediators took part as well.

Traditionally, the Bulgarian-Swiss Chamber of Commerce was represented by Mr. Boni Bonev – Chairman, BSCC Managing Board.