The Turkish ensemble [1950s]

Musicians and dancers from the Turkish ensemble in Tsonevo, all the members dressed in traditional folk costumes. In the 50s the Bulgarian policy in the field of minorities stimulated the establishment of different minorities groups' in the fields of folklore and the arts. However, in the 60s this policies were replaced by the concept that there is only one national group in Bulgaria and minorities shall not be given any particular rights.

Paper, Medium Quality, with wrinkles and dirty. Photographer: Zekirija Yakubov.