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The BMNECC’s Otets Paissii Folk Ensemble presented its eleventh annual program at the Carnegie Library of Homestead's Music Hall on November 17, 2007. Bulgarian Treasures highlighted the customs and traditions of the Bulgarian and Macedonian people through live music, singing and dance.

Walter Kolar was the show’s Producer, Joy Holden was Managing Director and Bilyana Stoyanova served as Dance Captain.

The ensemble performed a number of new sets, including two character sketches choreographed by Alexandar Zankin, a Pirin/Macedonian set choreographed by Bilyana Stoyanova, and the Muzhko Shopsko set, choreographed by Edward Markoff. The popular Scenes from a Bulgarian Wedding was also performed.

The program featured the Children’s Dance Group under the direction of Elsa Limbach, assisted by Mariana Dotchova.