Bulgaria marks National Awakeners' Day with cultural events

Various Bulgarian cities, including Montana and Stara Zagora, are organizing a series of cultural, educational, and commemorative events to observe National Awakeners' Day on November 1. These initiatives honor the country's enlighteners, writers, and revolutionaries.

In Montana, celebrations include a festive concert by the ‘Nie, vrabcheta ta’ Children's Complex on October 29, featuring local vocal, dance, and theater studios. The Regional Historical Museum is highlighting the 230th anniversary of the ‘Pop Punchov Almanac’ (1796) with exhibits of historical educational tools, while the ‘Geo Milev’ Regional Library is hosting meetings with students from six local schools.

Stara Zagora's program features a solemn ritual at the monument of Metropolitan Metodiy Kusev, literary readings, and exhibitions. Notable activities include an exhibition at the Sofia University library regarding the history of women in higher education and various educational presentations focused on the life of Dobri Chintulov.