Culture Minister: We Have a Lot to Learn from Thracian Civilization

Bulgarians have a lot to learn from the Thracian civilization, Culture Minister Nayden Todorov told BTA. He said he was very happy to attend the opening of an exhibition, entitled "Ancient Thrace and the Ancient World. Treasures from Bulgaria, Romania and Greece", at the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles.

The Minister said he was very happy to hear a piece by composer Penka Kouneva. According to him, music is the most appropriate way to open an exhibition of Thracian treasures, since the greatest musician of all time, Orpheus, was a Thracian.

Todorov noted two very important lessons left by the Thracian civilization. The Thracian culture is one of the things that Bulgaria will be remembered for, which is why it is essential to support Bulgarian culture. The second lesson has to do with the fact that the Thracian civilization was one of the greatest ancient civilizations, however, it remains obscure. "Today we talk about Greece, Rome, Egypt, but not so much about Thrace. Why? Because they were not united. This is our second lesson from the Thracian civilization. For these two reasons, we must remember the past so that we do not repeat its mistakes. We must be united to work for the future," said Todorov.

Fourteen Bulgarian museums are participating with a total of over 150 objects in an exhibition, "Ancient Thrace and the Ancient World. Treasures from Bulgaria, Romania and Greece" at the J. Paul Getty Museum. Bulgarian artifacts account for over 90% of all exhibits. The exhibition will be on until March 3, 2025.

Vice President Iliana Iotova opened the exhibition at an official ceremony.