Executive Agency for Bulgarians Abroad to present youth awards

Bulgaria's Executive Agency for Bulgarians Abroad (EABA) will present awards to the winners of its three annual competitions for children and young people at a ceremony on Aug. 7 at the National Palace of Children in Sofia.

More than 1,000 children took part in this year's editions of the Stefan Gechev literary competition, the Bulgaria in My Dreams art competition and the Lyubka Rondova Bulgarian folk song contest.

The 2026 competitions were dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the April Uprising and the 170th anniversary of the birth of Rayna Knyaginya, one of its most prominent figures.

Prize winners from more than 10 countries are expected to attend the ceremony. More than 40 children will also receive the agency's special award – participation in a 10-day educational summer camp in the village of Brodilovo. The initiative aims to help young Bulgarians living abroad become better acquainted with Bulgaria's culture, traditions and natural heritage, while giving them the opportunity to make new friends.

An exhibition of the winning artworks will open after the ceremony, followed by performances by participants in the folk song competition.

Radio Bulgaria will provide special coverage of the winners of all three competitions.

Editor: Ivo Ivanov