The opening of the exhibition "National Dress: A Source of Pride and Heritage" took place at the Regional Ethnographic Museum in Plovdiv
On 21st April, the opening of the exhibition “National Dress: A Source of Pride and Heritage” took place at the Regional Ethnographic Museum in Plovdiv. The exhibition is presented in cooperation with the State Institute for Culture under the Minister of Foreign Affairs. This is the fourth time the photographic collection has been displayed in Bulgaria, and will remain in Plovdiv until 15th May.
The opening was attended by the director of the Regional Ethnographic Museum – Plovdiv, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Angel Yankov; the Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to Bulgaria, H.E. Marieta Garcia Jordan, the Vice Consul of the Republic of Turkey in Bulgaria, Ms. Gülsevim Sheremet, as well as Ms. Viorica Atanasova of the Honorary Consulate of Romania in Plovdiv. In his welcome speech, Mr. Yavor Koynakov, a.i. director of the State Institute for Culture expressed his gratitude to the hosts at the Ethnographic Museum in Plovdiv for their collaboration and highlighted the diversity and creative value of the traditional costumes on display and the photographs themselves, which, through color, form, and gesture, tell stories from all corners of the world. In attendance from the the State Institute for Culture were Ms. Nia Tabakova, head of department, and senior experts Mr. Pencho Petrov and Ms. Ekaterina Stamboliyska. The opening included a performance by “Dobar Den” music trio. You may find more information in the article published by the Bulgarian National Radio (BNR) here.
The exhibition “National Dress: A Source of Pride and Heritage” was first shown in May 2024 during the 9th General Assembly of GPDNet in Doha, Qatar, in partnership with 17 member states of the international organization, including Bulgaria. As a member of the Global Public Diplomacy Network (GPDNet), the State Cultural Institute under the Minister of Foreign Affairs ensured Bulgaria’s participation in the exhibition with four artistic photographs of Bulgarian folk costumes—recreations by Svetoslav Petrov and photographed by Petya Dobreva.
“National Dress: A Source of Pride and Heritage” features selected photographs that reveal the diversity of national costumes as bearers of history, identity, and spirituality. The photographs showcase the uniqueness and vibrancy of the cultures of 17 countries and capture the essence of traditional attire, a key element of cultural heritage and global diversity. In a time of growing global division, this collection promotes a better understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity, emphasizing what is typical and unique to each nation.
Established in 2014 in Seoul, the Global Public Diplomacy Network (GPDNet) is a platform for cultural, academic, and civic exchange, uniting 29 member countries to promote international cooperation through the tools of cultural and public diplomacy. Bulgaria became a full member of GPDNet in 2021 with the support of the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Doha and is represented by the State Cultural Institute under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.