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Permanent exhibition opens in Bulgarian convent in Istanbul

St. Stephen Church
Photo: Valentina Dineva

Bulgarians living in Istanbul and other Turkish cities are to mark the Bulgarian Education and Culture, and Slavonic Literature Day – May 24th, with the opening of a permanent exhibition in the restored building of the convent facing the unique Bulgarian St. Stephen Church on the Golden Horn in Istanbul. Prime Minister Boyko Borissov and Minister of Culture Rashidov will be guests at the ceremony. The museum exhibition includes objects, manuscripts and photos from memorable moments related to the history and the struggles for independent Bulgarian church during the National Revival, it was reported.



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