Participation of the Еmbassy in the celebration on the occasion of Baba Marta, organized by the Embassies of Romania and Moldova
The Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq to Bulgaria H.E Mrs. Lina Omar attended a celebration held at the Romanian Embassy in Sofia at the invitation of the Ambassador of the Republic of Romania to Bulgaria H.E Mrs. Brandusha Predescu and the Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova to Bulgaria H.E Mr. Anatol Chebuk. The celebration was attended by official representatives from the Bulgarian government, including the Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Mrs. Rositsa Kirova, the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Mrs. Mariela Modeva, diplomats and representatives of Bulgarian cultural comunity. The tradition of Baba Marta (Martenitsa) was inscribed on the UNESCO list of intangible world heritage on December 6, 2017.
During the celebration, the Romanian ambassador pointed out that through the four countries together (Romania, Moldova, Bulgaria and Republic of North Macedonia) the tradition of Martenitsa is being promoted, which attracts the international interest .
Traditional Romanian and Moldovan dishes were presented at the celebration, as well as traditional Moldovan sweets called Bokoria (joy). Tulips were also given on the occasion of International Women’s Day to the ladies present.