SOUTH-EAST REGION

QUALITY OF LIFE

In the South-Eastern region there are a great number of cultural events such as summer and winter festivals, concerts, art exhibitions, plays and poetry readings. Among the most important events are the Valandovo Folk Festival, The Strumica Carnival, Smokvijada (Fig Festival) Gevgelija; Day of Leek in the villages of Gradashorci and Vasilevo; The festival of the Smolare Chestnut in Novo Selo; The 1st of May races in the village of Stojakovo, Bogdanci; The Festival of old folklore “Gajda” in the villages of Injevo, Radovish; Manifestation “Warm Cultural Wave” (Topol kulturen bran) in Konche; Manifestacion “Dojran handshaking” (Dojranski rakuvanja);Holiday of the Municipality of Bosilovo etc. All municipalities observe religious holidays: Christmas Eve, Epiphany, Saint Trifun, etc.

There is also a great number of sport events organized in the South-Eastern region, which offers extraordinary possibilities for sport and recreation.