Bulgaria Marks the Day of National Revival Leaders on Nov 1

Every year on November 1st, Bulgaria celebrates the Day of the National Revival Leaders. The day is devoted to enlighteners, bookmen and fighters for national liberation who preserved the spiritual values of the nation over the centuries.

On that day, Bulgarians pay tribute to those involved in teaching, studying culture or scientific work.

At 9:30 am, Bulgaria’s President and Commander-in-chief of the Bulgarian armed forces, Roumen Radev, greeted the guard of honour unit. This was followed by the hoisting of the national flag in front of the building of the Presidency in Sofia while the national anthem of Bulgaria was played.

After that, President Radev met with scientists and cultural workers. The ceremony was also attended by Bulgaria’s Patriarch Neophyte.

The Bulgarian Presidency holds an open doors day.

Various celebrations for the Day of the National Revival Leaders take place across the country.