In brief
On November 1, Bulgaria’s Education and Science Minister Prof. Georgi Valchev issued a message commemorating National Awakeners’ Day. Valchev highlighted the role of national awakeners in preserving the Bulgarian language, historical memory, and inspiring the nation’s educators. He thanked teachers and all who continue their work of nurturing children’s curiosity and expanding knowledge.
On November 1, Bulgaria’s Education and Science Minister Prof. Georgi Valchev issued a message marking National Awakeners’ Day, honouring those who, during some of the most difficult periods in the country’s history, rekindled Bulgarians’ belief in their own strength and abilities. Valchev said that through their words, educational work and personal example, the national awakeners preserved the Bulgarian language and historical memory, helping generations realise they could shape their own future.
The Minister emphasized that the legacy of the national awakeners extended beyond awakening national consciousness; it bequeathed a spiritual and cultural heritage and the conviction that educated people could change the world. He stressed that Bulgaria’s future depended on education and everyone’s sense of responsibility.
Valchev expressed particular gratitude to Bulgarian teachers and all those who continued the work of the national awakeners by nurturing children’s curiosity and inspiring young people to seek knowledge, preserving the nation’s spiritual heritage and expanding the boundaries of knowledge.
