Bulgaria celebrates cultural heritage at ‘Wonders of Bulgaria’ awards

The 16th annual ‘Wonders of Bulgaria’ cultural heritage awards ceremony was held at the Ivan Vazov National Theatre. The event featured the production ‘The Bulgarian Code: The Embroidery,’ which showcased national symbols, music, and dance.

President Iliana Yotova, acting as the campaign's patron, delivered a speech emphasizing the importance of Bulgarian identity. She highlighted the significance of the Cyrillic alphabet in preserving historical memory for 12 centuries and noted its role in forming the Bulgarian nation. She also remarked on the unique cultural impact of the Bulgarian language and its historical influence on the Slavic civilization.

The initiative is organized by the Cultural Heritage Society, the Bulgarian representative of the European organization Europa Nostra, in collaboration with the ‘Standard’ national campaign. The ceremony was attended by members of the executive, legislative, and local government, as well as the diplomatic corps and scientific communities.