Gabriel Salama, a graduate of the art school at the Center for Personal and Leisure Development (TsPLR) - Burgas, won first place with his impressive work at an official ceremony in Sofia for the awarding of participants in the VI National Competition "My Easter", organized by TsPLR - Center for Arts, Culture and Education. The competition is part of the National Calendar for Activities of Interest for Children and Students for the 2025/2026 school year of the Ministry of Education and Science.
His talent was recognized among a total of 1097 drawings from 27 regions of the country. As an additional recognition, he also received a special gift from Bishop Sioniy of Velichka of the Bachkovo Monastery "Assumption of the Virgin Mary".
From the same school, Lyubomira Ilieva also performed admirably, winning third place.
The competition aims to encourage children through fine art to express their attitude towards the bright holiday of Easter - a symbol of faith, resurrection and a new beginning.
The jury distinguished works filled with imagination, originality and a festive mood.
The award-winning works were initially presented in an exhibition at the Bachkovo Monastery (01.04 – 17.04.2026), and until April 30, 2026, they can also be viewed in the exhibition hall of the Central Halls in Sofia.
The success of Gabriel Salama is further proof of the high level of preparation and inspiration in the schools at TsPLR - Burgas and a reason for deserved pride.