site.btaBulgarian Studies Association in US Congratulates Bulgarians Abroad on Day of Bulgarian Letters and Culture

The Bulgarian Studies Association (BSA) in the United States congratulated Friday the Bulgarians abroad on the occasion of May 24 – the Day of Bulgarian Letters and Culture. “We congratulate you on the most beautiful and bright holiday of the Bulgarian letters, education, and culture. A celebration of Bulgarian self-awareness,” BSA’s letter to BTA World says.

“Our mission is the study of all aspects of Bulgarian heritage: language, literature, culture, history, archaeology, politics, economics, and international relations. So today we are happy to share the festive excitement with the academic and cultural community that continues to work in this field,” it reads. 

BSA pointed out that the holiday has bound in one the bouquets of May flowers and the written word: “No child would go without a flower for their beloved teacher. No school would lack a flower wreath for our Holy Brothers and First Teachers. Today we offer a bouquet to honor their successors: the teachers of our childhood who instilled love for our first chitanka and the world of books because "nationhood does not fall where knowledge lives,” the letter says.

BSA also presented a traveling exhibition called Alphabet and History, which was created by Prof. Vasya Velinova, along with consultants Axinia Djurova (Corresponding Member of BAS) and Professor Kazimir Popkonstantinov.

The organization announced the launch of its new website saying: “We invite you to explore our website to learn more about us and join us in promoting Bulgarian academic activities worldwide.”