The 110th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations Between Bulgaria and Sweden was Celebrated with a Travelling Exhibition at the Bulgarian Embassy In Stockholm
The 16-panel documentary exhibition "Ancient Treasures of Bulgaria", which is part of the "Traveling Expositions" program of the State Institute for Culture at the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria, was displayed on the fence of the Bulgarian Embassy in Stockholm as part of a cultural diplomacy project. Partners of the project in the Swedish capital are the Institute of Balkan Studies with the Center for Tracology at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and the State Institute for Culture of the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
The photographs depict artistically crafted gold objects of high historical value, dating from the 6th-5th centuries. BC: precious vessels, jewelry, weapons, etc., among them are also works from the Panagyur and Valchitran gold treasures. The objects testify to a high artistic style in antiquity and amaze with their remarkable ornamentation and elegance.
The realization of the exhibition is in the context of the celebration of the 110th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Bulgaria and Sweden. It aims to increase the positive image and recognition of the country as a tourist destination among the Swedish society, by presenting the Bulgarian cultural and historical heritage and creating a permanently promoting Bulgaria space around the embassy.
The long-term goal is the permanent availability of photographs related to Bulgarian culture, literature, tourism and natural attractions, through which to promote bilateral relations and cultural exchange with Sweden. Presentation of tourist destinations in Bulgaria, as well as the Bulgarian alphabet, are planned in the future.