"On this festive day, we commemorate not only our history, Czech national identity, and traditions, but also our cultural heritage. What we have prepared for you today is a cultural program lasting more than four hours, with the highlight being a joint concert by the national military brass bands of the Czech Republic and Bulgaria. We are pleased to bring at least a small part of the festive atmosphere here to Crystal Park in Sofia," said Miroslav Toman, Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Bulgaria.

The grand opening was attended by several official guests, including Mrs. Irena Georgieva, Deputy Minister of Tourism of the Republic of Bulgaria; Mr. Radek Rubeš, State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic; and Mr. Traycho Traykov, Mayor of the Sredets District, Sofia Capital Municipality.

The audience had the chance to enjoy performances by the Plovdiv Brass Station quintet, the Sofia Chamber Choir Vassil Arnaudov, the guitar duo Radetzka–Gaidarski, and the Brass Five quintet from the Central Military Band of the Czech Republic. The highlight of the evening was the first contemporary joint performance by the Czech and Bulgarian military orchestras, which received thunderous applause and underscored the strong cultural ties between the two countries.

Guests also had the opportunity to explore the themed exhibition The Beauty of Czechia, which offered a unique view of the country’s breathtaking landscapes and both popular and lesser-known tourist destinations. The literary part of the program also drew well-deserved attention, with the presentation of the Bulgarian translation of the fairy tale book The Fern Princess by Karel Schulz, a beloved author of several generations of Czech readers.

Last but not least, visitors had the chance to sample traditional Czech dishes, accompanied by authentic Czech beer and plum brandy—distinctive flavours that gave the celebration its unmistakably Czech character. The event was met with great interest from the Bulgarian public and demonstrated that cultural dialogue and shared traditions can foster an atmosphere of harmony and mutual inspiration.