House of Humour and Satire

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Coordinates: 42°52′47″N 25°19′5″E / 42.87972°N 25.31806°E / 42.87972; 25.31806The House of Humour and Satire (Bulgarian: Дом на Хумора и Сатирата; Dom na Humora i Satirata) in Gabrovo, Bulgaria, is an exposition of traditional local humour art, including cartoons, photographs, paintings, sculptures, and verbal humour. The House combines features of a museum and an art gallery. The city of Gabrovo is also known as an international capital of humour and satire. Its motto is "The world lasts because it laughs".

House of Humour and Satire
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The following events are held in the House of Humour and Satire:

  • International biennal of humour and satire in the arts (IBHSA)
  • The Blagolazh national meeting of story- and joke-tellers
  • Carnival of humour and satire
  • World fine arts exhibitions and competitions

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