On April 16, the National History Museum (NIM) celebrated Patron’s Day for the second consecutive year—an initiative dedicated to expressing gratitude to all individuals, organizations, and companies whose donations contribute to the preservation of Bulgaria’s historical memory and the enrichment of the museum’s collections.
The National History Museum celebrated “Patron’s Day”
On April 16, the National History Museum (NIM) celebrated Patron’s Day for the second consecutive year—an initiative dedicated to expressing gratitude to all individuals, organizations, and companies whose donations contribute to the preservation of Bulgaria’s historical memory and the enrichment of the museum’s collections. Donor Day is celebrated annually on April 16—the date on which, in 1975, Ivan Yanev Tabakov made the first donation to NIM. Thus, the date has become a symbol of continuity in the preservation of Bulgarian memory and an expression of respect for philanthropy as an important part of the museum’s mission.
The initiative is gradually establishing itself as an important tradition in the life of the museum and is organized at the suggestion of the director, Docent Dr. Boni Petrunova. In her welcoming remarks, she emphasized that every donation represents a valuable contribution to the treasure trove of Bulgarian cultural heritage, and highlighted the role of museum professionals who, with professionalism and dedication, preserve, study, and promote the nation’s memory.
During the ceremony, the National Historical Museum’s “Lion – Guardian of Heritage” award was presented. The award was presented to Mr. Marin Raykov, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, in recognition of his contribution to the presentation of Bulgarian cultural values in an international context and his efforts to promote Bulgaria’s cultural presence abroad. The award was presented by Prof. Dr. Kiril Topalov.
