A unique boutique experience was offered to the audience by the musicians of the Wooden Elephant quintet, who performed on a Bulgarian stage for the first time in Pomorie on September 12. Immediately following their concert in Sofia, the group created a true sonic extravaganza, drawing melodies not only from their instruments but also from unusual objects such as wood, foil, paper, and a glass, presenting an interpretation of Björk's music. The musical program of the "Pomorie and Friends" festival was also marked by the screening on September 10 of the documentary "Balkan Black Box," which has won international awards and explores the creative world of Kottarashky. The film served as a natural prelude to the performance of Kottarashky and The Rain Dogs on the evening following the screening.

The festival itself, realized through the joint efforts of the Municipality of Pomorie and the Art by the Sea Foundation, transformed the city into a hub for cinema, photography, dance, and music. The event kicked off with the "Winged Animals" exhibition, which attracted numerous citizens and visitors, as well as professionals from the photography guild. Through the lens of Dragomir Georgiev, the public was able to connect with birds inhabiting the Black Sea region that migrate along the "Via Pontica." The exhibition, showcasing cormorants, herons, pink flamingos, and other species amidst marine and lake landscapes, will remain on display in the hall of the Municipal Children's Complex until September 15.

During the events, individuals whose work establishes Pomorie as a territory for art and a bridge between generations were also honored. Awards for their contribution to the city's cultural environment were presented to:

  • Veselina Yaneva
  • Associate Professor Milcho Skumov
  • Lilyana Hristova
  • Vladimir Danailov