The village
History:
The Turkish name of the village Nove mahale (Eni Mahli) - located in the Cross area. The name Nova mahala village brings to the early 50's, when the all-village meeting on a proposal by Christo Katsarov, the village adopted its new name LIULIAK (lilac).
Population is currently around 100.
No industry. Livelihood: farming.
The church "St. Paraskeva. " was built in 1912. The school was built in 1928 and worked until 1953.

General view of the church.

The church in the foreground.

The dome of the church.

Inside the church.
Cultural and natural attractions
The village and its surroundings are beautiful in Sarnena Sredna gora (Sarnena Average forest). Hunting of wild pigs.

A label.

The village in the foreground.

The village in the foreground.
Regular events:
Petkovden (St. Petkov’s day) (14. October) is celebrated as a traditional rural celebration.
Individuals:
Known families: Katsarov (Petko Kolev Katsarov – teacher, revolutionary; Hristo Katsarov - poet and playwright; Georgi Kolev - teacher, mayor) Belchevi (Russi Belchev - opera singer