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Co-founder and coordinator of the Literary Club at Podkrepa Bulgarian-Macedonian Association

On January 27, 2013, a group of enthusiasts gathered together at Podkrepa Bulgarian-Macedonian Association with the idea of establishing a literary club. The club was called “Bulgarski Iskrets.” This initiative to found a literary club came to life during the first year of Bulgarche Cultural and Educational Program activity at Podkrepa. The club’s founders were closely involved in the work with children and the entire organization.

From 2013 to 2019, the discussions were held once per month (October to May). In 2020-2022, the meetings became virtual and less frequent. The club did not restart its meetings in person yet.

More information about Podkrepa and the Literary club is available in the website, the Facebook page and in this blog.

Co-founder and coordinator of Glagolnitsata Society for Poetry and Literature (2014 –)

The idea for establishing the Glagolnitsata Society for Poetry and Literature was introduced to the Bulgarian Cultural and Heritage Center of Seattle’s Board in January 2014. Then, on February 15, the first meeting took place in a community hall in Bellevue. At this first gathering, enthusiasts from Seattle shared their vision of the Society and suggested topics and authors for discussions. The poetry and literature lovers decided to meet regularly once per month and discuss classical and new works of Bulgarian poets and writers.

Glagolnitsata began coordinating its activities with Bulgarski Iskrets Literary Club at Podkrepa, Portland. Thanks to the joint efforts, the first project was designed, and the first grant was received from the Bulgarian Ministry of Culture (2017). This grant covered the travel expenses of Bulgarian poet and writer, songwriter-and-guitar-player Svetla Georgieva for her coming to the United States. With this grant and the help and financial support of many, Glagolnitsata and Bulgarski Iskrets organized Svetla Georgieva’s two-weeks tour in the United States and hosted two of her recitals – in Seattle and Portland.

From 2014 to 2019, the discussions took place in various libraries, private homes, and tea and coffee houses in Seattle. This Bulgarian Society established partner relationships with the American Romanian Cultural Society within its first year. These two met in 2914 to discuss the works and legacy of Mircea Eliade. This first gathering set the foundation for a long-lasting partnership and friendship.

The situation in the world (2020-) interrupted the meetings of the Society in person. But, at the same time, the advantage of technology brought a whole new array of opportunities for meeting authors and publishers from across the States, Bulgaria, and elsewhere.

More information is available in the Facebook page and the Facebook group of Glagolnitsata society. Also in the Facebook page of the Bulgarian Cultural and Heritage Center of Seattle.

The recorded events are available on the YouTube channel of Glagolnitsata.

Co-founder and co-coordinator of book club Readings from the Heart of Europe at the University of Washington

In 2019 Glagolnitsata became a group member of the book club “Readings from the Heart of Europe” at the University of Washington. With this membership, Glagolnitsata joined forces with “The Readings” in its mission to popularize less-known writers and literary works from Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe. The Bulgarian title for 2020 was “The Physics of Sorrow” by Georgi Gospodinov. A special guest on this occasion was Angela Rodel, the book’s translator. In April 2022, the Bulgarian title was “The Same Night Awaits Us All” by Hristo Karastoyanov (Izidora Angel, translator). The writer himself attended the discussion as a special guest.

In 2020-2021, and currently, Readings from the Heart of Europe meet online via Zoom from September to June. The current format allows the participation of authors, translators, and readers from around the globe. The calendar is announced on the Readings blog, the Readings Facebook page, and the Facebook group.

Member of the Advisory board at the Bulgarian Cultural and Heritage Center of Seattle (2011-)

This activity includes initiating, organizing and supporting various events related to Bulgarian folklore, literature, arts and crafts.

Board member of the Confederation of the Bulgarian Cultural Organizations and Activists Abroad (December, 2021 -)

This confederation aims to unite all cultural organizations abroad and individuals around one consolidating and active politics. The latter is related to nourishing the spiritual needs of the Bulgarian diaspora abroad. The first initiative and a public event of the confederation was on February 13, 2022. The event was entitled “Wor(l)d of love.” Several poets from various corners of the world were invited to read their poems on love. Daniela was one of them.

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