IWG, Embassy celebrate Bulgarian Cultural Day

IWG, Embassy celebrate Bulgarian Cultural Day

The International Women’s Group-Kuwait and the Bulgarian Embassy held Bulgarian Cultural Day on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Antonia Dimitrova, president of IWG and spouse of the ambassador of Bulgaria, welcomed and honored guests and members. The event commenced with Laila Boulos, public relations coordinator, introducing Dimitar Dimitrov, Bulgarian ambassador. The ambassador expressed his happiness at participating and contributing to the event, particularly at a time, as he said, when Bulgaria and Kuwait have been celebrating the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations.

Thanking IWG for hosting the Bulgarian cultural day, he said that the event was an excellent opportunity to present some aspects of the culture and traditions of his country. “We have a long history of relations with Kuwait, and we are proud that this has been a history of true friendship and cooperation. It covers many areas, but culture has always played a special role in our relationship with Kuwait. Our cultural exchange has included exhibitions, participation in cultural festivals, concerts, cooperation between libraries and museums, exchange of students, and other activities”.

The ambassador also spoke on the role of women, saying: “Being guests today of an association that unites women from different