On March 15, 2023, Hungarians celebrated the 175th anniversary of the Revolution and the struggle for freedom of 1848-1849 with celebrations across the country.

It was also celebrated in Sofia. On 16 March, H. E. Mrs. Tekla Harangozó, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Hungary to the Republic of Bulgaria, invited Bulgarians, friends of the country and Hungarians living in Bulgaria to a wreath-laying ceremony at the memorial plaques of Sándor Petőfi and Lajos Kossuth.

In the evening, at the embassy, the Ambassador gave a reception on the occasion of the country's national holiday. In a very friendly atmosphere, representatives of the Hungarian Diaspora in our country and Bulgarians who have contributed to the development of Bulgarian-Hungarian relations got involved in lively talks and discussions. Of course, the famous Hungarian wines and specialties contributed to their mood.

On 19 March, on the same occasion, H. E. Mrs. Tekla Harangozó, invited ambassadors and diplomats, public and cultural figures to a concert of the folk song and dance ensemble "Sharyu", with the special participation of the famous Hungarian dancer István Berec.

Photos: the Embassy of Hungary in the Republic of Bulgaria, Municipality of Kostinbrod and Diplomatic Spectrum.

Above: H. E. Mrs. Tekla Harangozó, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Hungary to the Republic of Bulgaria at the memorial plaque of Sándor Petőfi in Sofia

Below: moments from the reception on the occasion of the national holiday of the country and from the concert of the folk song and dance ensemble "Sharyu" on March 19