Dear friends of the American Foundation for Bulgaria (AFB),
Happy May 24 – the Day of the Holy Brothers Cyril and Methodius, the Day of the Bulgarian Alphabet, Writing, and Culture.
I deliberately avoid using the official name of the holiday, as it was adopted through numerous compromises by temporarily appointed representatives in the National Assembly of the Republic of Bulgaria some time ago. I sincerely regret that the lawmakers who came after them did not find the strength to declare this day the national holiday of our country.
For us at AFB, it is a great joy, honor, and responsibility to work with you – our partners in various fields of public life – science, the arts, education, and exceptional achievements both in Bulgaria and abroad.
Keep moving forward with the same confidence – "science is a sun that shines within our souls"… and "march on, revived people!"
Happy holiday!
A message to our scholarship recipients:
My dear ones, be healthy, brave, and happy! With “congratulations for the miracle of language”, writer Georgi Gospodinov greeted the world a few years ago when he received the International Booker Prize. And today he has said: “before language, we are all children.”
Please – read, write, and then read and write again. Take action, reach your goals, dream, and make your dreams come true. We will support you and stand by you.
Happy holiday!
P.S.:
To our scholarship recipients for this academic year – just a reminder that you can still register for the 18th AFB Summer Gathering – Tryavna 2025, which will take place from July 25 to August 3.
I promise you that for each of you, this gathering will be an unforgettable experience for a lifetime. That's what participants from the past 17 editions say. For us, the team at the Foundation, it will also be a pleasure to be together again.
And lastly – don’t forget that there are still prizes for those who register now: artworks, books, and music.
You can find the preliminary program on our website: afbulgaria.org, as well as on our Facebook and Instagram pages.
With respect,
Alexey Hristov
Managing Director, AFB