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Community of Open Learners COOL COMMUNITY OF OPEN LEARNERS Project of IIC-INTERNA- TIONAL INITIATIVES OF COOPERATION, funded by the Bulgarian Natio- nal Agency under the frame of Erasmus + programme THE PROJECT The project will host 24 volunteers from EVS programme countries (16 volunteers) and partner countries (8 volunteers) in different six-months and twelve-months periods which will carry out their voluntary activities in the territory of the Municipality of Razlog, Bulgaria in the frame of 24 months. The project envisage 4 six months period in which will take part 5 volunteers from programme and partner countries in each period and 2 twelve months periods in which 2 volunteers from programme countries will par- ticipate in each period and who will support the activities of the other groups. For the realisation of the foreseen activities and aims of the project the association is planning to work with partners from pro- gramme and partner countries as each organisation will send 1 volunteer for each period and that’s how each group of volunteers will consist of mixed cultures and nationalities. The aim of the project is volunteers to work with kids, pupils, youngsters in the region of the town of Razlog. The task of the volunteers will be to organise attractive activities for the school students and children from the region using non-formal learning methods as well as interactive clubs and classes (language and culture classes, dance classes, art clubs, music classes, martial art clubs, yoga and aerobic classes, etc.) which will attract the other part of the local community. As the voluntary service in Bulga- ria is not so familiar and EVS in particular the volunteers will also promote and disseminate information about EVS and Erasmsus+ programme itself among school students, youngsters and university studen- ts. The dissemination of the information will be made using online methods and personal meetings. Our idea is to inform as many as possible stakeholders concerning the opportunities which EVS and Era- smus+ can give.Through the implementation of the voluntary activities the local community will change in favorable environment for personal and professional development of different target groups through continuing education and shared learning. BULGARIA Of all the Eastern European countries, Bulgaria is the most enigmatic: the last European terra incognita. Its geographi- cal situation represents a natural bridge between the Orient and the Occident, also the North and the South. Bulgaria is populated y of 7,1 million inhabitants. Many civilizations, languages and cultures crossed themselves on his this territory, natural crossroads at the heart of the Balkans. After five centuries of Ottoman occupation having necessarily left an imprint in the landscape. The independence, acquired after a hard fight in 1878 with the support of the Russian army, expressed in the sophisticated constructions of the “National Renaissance”. Bulgaria counts among the richest archeological sites in Europe. Practically every city possesses its own museum and treasure, witnesses of Neolithic, Thracian, Hellenistic or Roman periods. Bulgaria’s biggest city, Sofia is one of Europe’s most compact and walkable capital cities, populated of 1 378 000 inha- bitants. Sofia has a young and dynamic vibe, like a city waking up after decades of slumber, and is becoming a confi- dent and cosmopolitan European capital. Bulgaria is member of NATO and since 2007 the EU From Sofia the only way to get here is by bus. You will take a bus from Sofia central bus sta- tion to Razlog as the first one leaves at 7:30 am and the last one at 4:45 pm. Somebody from the IIC team will welcome you at the bus station in Razlog. Below you have the time RAZLOG schedule, when you arrive to the bus station you can go to the right sector and buy your ticket directly to the driver; it is 15 BGN for one way. Bus schedule Sofia to Razlog, departures at Bulgaria’s lush mountainous and forested 7.30 am (sector 30), 9.45 am (sector 31), landscapes, especially around the Rila and 11.25 am (sector 31), 1.15 pm (sector 27), Pirin Mountains, inhabited by bears, lynx, 2.00 pm (sector 31), and 4.45 pm (sector 30). rare birds and other kinds of wildlife now The time to go to Razlog from Sofia is around becoming scarce elsewhere in Europe. It is 3 hours. right in the middle of Pirin National Park, Attn. Do not fall asleep because the bus is Rila mountains and the Rhodopes that the passing trough Razlog and will continue to town of Razlog is situated. another town and you can miss it. Razlog is a town in Razlog Municipality, Blagoevgrad Province in the Southwest part of Bulgaria. In Bulgarian “Разлог ” is a town From Sofia of around 20 000 people. Razlog has deve- loped as a centre of winter tourism in the 1990s and 2000s owing to its favourable position. t One of the most significant folklore events in Bulgaria is organized and held in Razlog : the International “Starchevata” Carnival held on 1st January. The New Year’s Kouke- ri holidays and the gathering for folk art. Razlog is town with rich cultural traditions and customs kept through the centuries and still having the spirit if the original Bulga- rian values. GET READY! before coming is good to know Bulgaria use Cyrillic alphabet. It is based on the Early Cyrillic, which The Lev is the Bulgarian currency. It is usually snowing during winter was developed in the First Bulga- You can pay only in Leva. There are in Razlog. So bring warm clothes. rian Empire during the 10th century many exchange or bank offices in Boots, anorak, hat and mitten are AD at the Preslav Literary School. the streets to change money. Ne- useful! But you are going to be here It is the basis of alphabets used in ver accept offers to change money 6 or 12 months so you will enjoy various languages, past and present, from people in the street- you will also Bulgarian summer which in day in parts of the Balkans and Northern definitely be cheated. Also there are time is arount 30 degrees, but could Eurasia, especially those of Slavic plenty of ATMs be more as well! origin, and non-Slavic languages Also bring your swimming suit be- influenced by Russian. As of 2011 1 EU = 1.95 BNG 1 USD = 1.45 cause there are facilities for swim- around 252 million people in Europe BNG ming and SPA. and Asia use it as the official alpha- bet for their national languages. Cyrillic is one of the most used wri- ting systems in the world. With the accession of Bulgaria to the Europe- an Union on 1 January 2007, Cyrillic became the third official script of the European Union, following the Latin and Greek scripts. BULGARIAN LIFE STYE - In Bulgaria people shake their heads Up and Down for “No” and Left and Right for “Yes” ! If you are wondering if it will be confusing, yes, it will be! - You will see the sign “Ж” quite often! Just to be clear, doesn’t mean “beware of spiders”, it is the sign for ladies room! - Tap water is safe to drink especially in the region you are going to stay, so cheers! - The Bulgarian city of Plovdiv will be European Capital of Culture in 2019! - Rakia is a national strong drink. It is made out of fermented fruits. The most popular Rakia is made of plums, grapes or apricots. Its alcohol by volume is 40 degrees and goes up to 50-70 degrees when home-made. Drink responsably, seriously. - Hangover chapter. Bulgarians have their own way to make through it. It is called Shkembe chorba, it’s a tripe soup cooked with milk and spices. It is served with vinegar and dried chilli peppers. You should definitely try it. Are you vegetarian? Don’t worry! we also have something: a nice juice from pickled cabbage!1 BULGARIAN LIFE STYE - Typical Bulgarian food to try: Giyvetch, Moussaka, Kiufte, Kebapche, Karnache, Shishche, Sach, Tarator, Shopski style cheese, banichka, boza, baklava, lokum! - Boza: It is a thick beverage, made from wheat-ferment. Bulgarians usually have it for brea- kfast with “Banichka”. When asked, some tourists say it tastes like glue - Banichka: It is a traditional Bulgarian pastry prepared by layering a mixture of whisked eggs and pieces of cheese between filo pastry and then baking it in an oven. - Sunflower seeds (Semki): Eating baked sunflower seeds is a national challenge for Bulga- rians. They are usually sold in parks or in the streets, wrapped in an old newspaper or nineties homework draft. There is a technique for eating the seed-you have to spit it out, making a specific “phew” sound. Make sure to bring a pack of seeds if you go to a local football game! - Chushkopek: Bulgarians are popular for their 20-th century invention device: a cylindrical kitchen device used to bake peppers - Crossing the streets in Bulgaria is a challenge. Most drivers won’t stop or even slowdown at a zebra areas marked for crossing AROUND SOFIA METRO: The best and the cheapest way to travel around Sofia is the Metro. The price for one-way ticket is 1,60 BGN. To get the Metro from the Terminal 2 of Sofia Airport you have to go out from it and turn left (after 50m you will find it). To get the Metro from the Terminal 1 of Sofia Airport you have to take the Shuttle bus to Terminal 2 which is in every 15 min. The time to go from the Airport to the Central Bus Station by Metro is around 1 hour.
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