Japan's Morishita performs in Varma

Japan's Morishita performs in Varma

VARMA, Bulgaria - Japanese ballerina Yoko Morishita performs for the first time in 40 years in Varma, Bulgaria, on July 29, 2014, at an event marking the 50th anniversary of the Varma International Ballet Competition, one of the most prestigious ballet contests in the world. The 65-year-old ballerina, who won the competition in 1974, was invited to the event as a special guest.

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