One has to see the magnificent Thracian treasures and the monumental but beautiful work of the Greek and Roman cities in order to understand why Bulgaria became the cradle of Slav culture. For thirteen centures Bulgaria has been creating literature, art and music. Bulgarian culture has given the world men of great achievements, unparalleled in history.

In the 9th century the brothers Cyril and Methodious, recognised as the patrons of Europe, upset the trilingual dogma and created the alphabet of the Slav peoples. During the 14th centure John "The Angel-voiced" Koukouzel carried out a reform in Eastern Orthodox church music. Unknown painters created masterpieces which have become part of the UNESCO list of World Heritage.

Born from the power of tradition, modern Bulgarian culture, too, triumphs in the world. A quatrain of the great Bulgarian poet Hristo Botev has found a place in the Sorbone. Boris Hristoff and whole host of Bulgarian singers have conquered the world's opera stages. The Mystery of Bulgarian Voices has astounded melomaniacs. The paintings of Vladimir Dimitrov-The Master can be seen in the world's finest galleries.

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