FISAE VARNA PROGRAMME

● FIRST DAY: 1 September, Tuesday

Welcome to Varna - arrival of participants
10:00 – 18:00	Registration of participants and information desk in the foyer of congress hall „Bulgaria”, hotel Cherno more
10:00 – 18:00	Exchange of exlibris in the congress hall „Bulgaria”, hotel Cherno more
18:00 – 19:00	Official opening of the congress and welcome drink. Presentation of the exhibition “Selected works of the International Exlibris Competition Varna” - congress hall “Bulgaria”, hotel Cherno more The exhibition presents 12 years and 6 editions of history of the Varna exlibris competition, organized by Largo Gallery and Jordan Petkov Art Foundation.
19:30 – 21:00	Dinner at Godzila restaurant ⚹ ⁂

● SECOND DAY: 2 September, Wednesday

Tour and exhibition
08:00 – 10:00	Happy hour breakfast for congress delegates in Patisserie-Café Endorfino ⚹
10:00 – 18:00	Registration of participants and information desk in the foyer of congress hall „Bulgaria”, Cherno more Hotel
09:00 – 18:00	Exchange of exlibris in congress hall „Bulgaria”, hotel Cherno more
10:00 - 12:30	The Ancient History of Varna — the City of Odessos - Free Museum guided tour We will begin our walk through Varna's beautiful Sea Garden, visit the Small and Grand Roman Thermae, see the remains of the ancient city wall, and immerse ourselves in the history of ancient Odessos. Tour starts at 10:00 from the Cherno More Hotel. Мaximum group size - 30 people
16:30 - 17:30	Presentation of the exlibris collection of the "Lyuben Karavelov" Regional Library - Ruse through VR technology
18:30 – 19:30	Opening of the exhibition of 41 FISAE INTERNATIONAL EXLIBRIS COMPETITION and AWARD CEREMONY at Graffit Gallery - 65 “Kniaz Boris I” blvd., Varna The exhibition will present the selected works of the International Exlibris Competition of the 41st FISAE congress. Working hours: 10:00 – 18:00 Web: www.en.graffithotel.com

● THIRD DAY: 3 September, Thursday

Learn about Varna
08:00 – 10:00	Happy hour breakfast for congress delegates in Patisserie-Café Endorfino ⚹
10:00 – 18:00	Registration of participants and information desk in the foyer of congress hall „Bulgaria”, Cherno more Hotel
09:00 – 18:00	Exchange of exlibris in congress hall „Bulgaria”, hotel Cherno more
10:00 - 12:30	The Modern History of Varna - Free Varna sightseeing guided tour Your tour guide is Hristiyan Oblakov, one of Varna's most iconic guides, a local historian, and a researcher of Varna's architectural history. We will visit the Cathedral, share the stories behind landmark buildings like the Drama Theatre, and conclude our walk at the Museum of New History of Varna. Tour starts at 10:00 from the Cherno More Hotel. Мaximum group size - 30 people
18:30 – 19:30	Opening of the exhibition “EXLIBRIS-EXLIBRARY. 22 YEARS INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION FOR EXLIBRIS. REGIONAL LIBRARY “LYUBEN KARAVELOV” – RUSE” at Largo Gallery – 8 Han Krum str., Varna The exhibition will present the selected works of more than 20 years of history of the renowned International Exlibris Competition, organized in Ruse since 2005. Working hours: 10:00 – 18:00 Web: www.largogallery.com/en

● FOURTH DAY: 4 September, Friday

Cultural tours and a demonstration
08:00 – 10:00	Happy hour breakfast for congress delegates in Patisserie-Café Endorfino ⚹
10:00 – 18:00	Registration of participants and information desk in the foyer of congress hall „Bulgaria”, Cherno more Hotel
09:00 – 18:00	Exchange of exlibris in congress hall „Bulgaria”, hotel Cherno more
10:00 – 12:00	Paid visit to the Archaeological Museum with a guided tour included The museum is one of the largest in Bulgaria. It houses the Varna Eneolithic Treasure, discovered near Varna in 1972, which is the oldest gold treasure in the world, dating back to 4200–4600 BC. The collection features over 3,000 artifacts uncovered from the Varna Necropolis, with a gold purity ranging from 13 to 23 karats and a total weight of approximately 6 kg. Visit starts at 10:00 from the Cherno More Hotel. Maximum group size - 30 people Ticket price: 8 EUR
14:30 – 16:00	Demonstration of hand-made paper casting by the Bulgarian artist Rumen Nechev, congress hall „Bulgaria”, Cherno more Hotel
16:30 – 18:30	Visiting the exhibition with selected artworks from the International Print Biennial Varna and the collection of the City Art Gallery “Boris Georgiev” Guided tour with d-r Irena Dimitrova, scientist, art critic and researcher.
21:00 – 23:00	Friday drinks and live music at beach bar Menthol ⁂ Ticket price for the live music concert: 10 EUR. The live performance starts at 10 PM

● FIFTH DAY: 5 September, Saturday

Last whole day in Varna
08:00 – 10:00	Happy hour breakfast for congress delegates in Patisserie-Café Endorfino ⚹
09:00 – 18:00	Exchange of exlibris in congress hall „Bulgaria”, hotel Cherno more
11:00 – 12:30	FISAE delegate meeting – Gallery Graffit, 65 “Kniaz Boris I” blvd., Varna
19:00 – 22:00	Closing Gala dinner – Punta Cana beach bar and restaurant Starting point - 19:00 from the Cherno More Hotel

● LAST DAY: 6 September, Sunday

Bye-bye, Varna
08:00 – 10:00	Happy hour breakfast for congress delegates in Patisserie-Café Endorfino ⚹
9:00 – 11:00	Paid trip to Aladzha monastery The most famous medieval cave monastery on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast, located in the Golden Sands Nature Park. It was inhabited by hermit monks in the 13th and 14th centuries. The monastery, carved into a nearly 40-metre-high limestone cliff, features chambers, a church, monastic cells, a chapel and the nearby Catacombs, which contain evidence of early Christian habitation. Today, its unique architecture, rich history and mystical legends make Aladzha Monastery one of the most fascinating cultural and historical attractions along the Bulgarian Black Sea coast. Departure point - 9:00 from the Cherno More Hotel Price: 25 EUR
12:00	Congress closing. Departure of the delegates

⁂ Please note that dinners and drinks marked with a “⁂” are not included in the price of the congress fee, therefore each person would have to pay for what they consume. SEATING IS LIMITED, PLEASE RESERVE YOUR SEAT

⚹ Each FISAE delegate will receive a special discount from our partners, Godzila Restaurant and Patisserie-Café Endorfino, valid throughout the congress period

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Please note, that the program may undergo changes. The organizers reserve the right to make changes to the program, including the order, times, nature and location of the events, in the event of unforeseen circumstances. Individual notification of participants for each change is not guaranteed.

FISAE VARNA PROGRAMME

FISAE Varna