In a solemn ceremony marked by diplomatic solidarity, the ambassadors of Romania and Bulgaria officially unveiled a bas-relief dedicated to the famous Romanian poet Mihai Eminescu, located on the Alley of Nations in the resort village of Sveti Vlas.
Among the official guests were high-ranking diplomats and public figures, including the Honorary Consul of Bulgaria in Romania Stefania Bercu-Martak, Deputy Georgi Nakov, the co-founders of the Bulgarian Memory Foundation - brothers Dinko and Jordan Dinevi, as well as the author of the bas-relief - the director of the Yambol Art Gallery Petko Yordanov.
Ambassador Brundusha Ioana Predescu emphasized the symbolic significance of the monument, defining it as a "bridge of memory, love, and culture between the two peoples". She recalled that Eminescu was deeply impressed by the Black Sea during his only visit in 1882, sharing in a letter his dream to find peace on this shore.
Bulgarian Ambassador Radko Vlaykov added that the choice of location was not random. "The Alley of Nations, starting with the names of Levski and Botev, is the ideal place to present poetic heritage," the diplomat said, drawing a parallel between the works of Eminescu and Botev.
Vlaykov emphasized the historical connection between the two countries, mentioning Eminescu's frequent visits to the cities of Ruse and Giurgiu in the 1880s. He also highlighted the planned new bridge between the two cities, which symbolically continues the idea of cultural rapprochement.
Georgi Nakov, a representative of Romanian Bulgarians, described the event as an "example of cultural connectedness, mutual respect, and shared values". He emphasized the importance of such initiatives in strengthening friendship between the two Balkan states.
The Bulgarian Memory Foundation - Dinevi Brothers has a remarkable history in creating cultural objects. Bas-reliefs of world-famous personalities such as Vasil Levski, Hristo Botev, Admiral Ushakov, Garibaldi, and many others have already been installed on the Alley of Nations.
The resort of Sveti Vlas is establishing itself as a significant center for cultural and historical tourism. In addition to the Eminescu bas-relief, it is home to the Alley of Olympic Glory, an amphitheater with 600 seats, a monument to Khan Tervel, and an impressive monument dedicated to President Woodrow Wilson.
The ceremony of unveiling the bas-relief demonstrated not only diplomatic courtesy but also a deep understanding of the shared cultural heritage between Bulgaria and Romania, turning Sveti Vlas into a symbolic space of international understanding.