The Women’s Folk Choir at Chitalishte “Ljuben Karavelov” - Kurtovo Konare was established in 1968.  During its 40 - years existence  The Choir has accomplished outstanding results in the interpretation of Bulgarian choir pieces. The choir is a golden medal winner in the Fifth, Sixth and Seventh Festivals of Amateur Art Activities; First prize at Rozhen Fair 2000; First prize in - Veliko Tarnovo, 2002. The Choir has also performed very successfully in Bulgaria and abroad ( Greece -1993, 2005; Hungary – 1998, 2005; Turkey - 2004, Latvia- 2000). In 1998 the Choir accompanied the Bulgarian diplomatic delegation in Hungary, led by the vice-president Todor Kavaldjiev. The Choir has produced television specials, a compact disc and has participated in TV shows, produced by Belgium and Japanese televisions. The conductor of the Women’s Folk Choir Mrs. Radka Stefanova is a tutor of folk singing at the Academy of Music and Dance Arts - Plovdiv. The accompanying orchestra is led by her husband Mr. Ivan Stefanov. Since June 2007 the choir has been given the title “Representative” of CIOFF-Bulgaria.