The paper discusses Bulgarian folklore dance ensemble as cultural institution in Covid-19 reality and its impact on development. Therefore, it considers the challenges imposed by the pandemic and the opportunities that came along it. The analysis has showed that to have better and more significant impact, the ensemble must alleviate its internal weaknesses and explore new directions of creative work, different audiences, digitalization, wide partnerships, etc. Despite the increased awareness of the role of culture for local development, much can still be done to improve and mainstream across policy areas. Hence, the paper presents several clear policy measures to reinvest in culture and deliver a richer, more vibrant, and more diverse cultural sector, both at national and institutional level in order to boost its contribution to local development.
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