Nessebar's Municipal Children's Complex (ODK) is a centre for arts, after-school activities, sport and civic education. Mayor Nikolay Dimitrov praised its work.
The complex is a well-established part of cultural and educational life in the municipality. For years it has been a place where children develop their creative talents.
Children study fine and applied arts, singing, piano, classical and modern ballet, local history, computer games and the internet, applied graphics and chess. Their teachers help them gain knowledge and skills, and teach them to think creatively, be confident and work in a team. For some, the classes are a first step towards the stage and public performance. For others, they lead to lasting interests and a calling.
At the initiative of former director Mima Petrova, the complex organised the first international children's creative festivals in the municipality. The festivals give young talents from around the world a stage, promote children's art and creative exchange, and have an established place in Nessebar's cultural calendar.
Children from the complex regularly take part in the municipality's holidays, celebrations and cultural events.
The complex is now run by director Mihaela Georgieva. It also works in sport and civic education. Every year it holds school sports games for children from all schools in the municipality. The municipality says the games encourage physical activity, sportsmanship and team spirit.
The complex also organises road safety contests, which are part of a national initiative. The municipality says they build responsible behaviour in children and give them practical skills for taking part in traffic.
Mayor Nikolay Dimitrov says that, through its wide range of activities, the complex remains a place for children's personal development, because it combines education, creativity, sport and public engagement. The complex "gives young people a chance not only to develop their talents, but also to be active participants in the life of their community," Dimitrov said.