BAHC organized an event with representatives of the State agency of Bulgarians Abroad. More than 300 students from Bulgarian schools were present. They received books and pictorial calendars while their parents learnt more about the activities of the agency. The Bulgarian dance ensemble “Horo” received traditional Bulgarian hats “kalpak”.

A Christmas Ball was organized with classic music from both Bulgarian and American musicians, like Rumen Arnaudov , Rosen Arnaudov, and Mark Sonksen.

A Bulgarian youth theatre was founded with the support of Tony Lukova and the participation of all Bulgarian schools in Chicago. The theatre is directed by Violeta Gindeva