Ministry of Tourism holds special event during the 47th session of UNESCO in Paris

At the invitation of Minister Miroslav Borshosh, Prof. Bettany Hughes presented the film "Treasures of Bulgaria"

The UNESCO World Heritage Committee is holding its 47th session from July 6 to 16, 2025, at UNESCO headquarters (Paris, France), hosted by Bulgaria. Within the framework of this forum, at the invitation of Minister Miroslav Borshosh, Prof. Bettany Hughes presented the documentary film "Treasures of Bulgaria." This captivating screening showcases our country in a unique way—from the mystical Rhodope Mountains to the golden sands of the Black Sea coast, from ancient monasteries to folk traditions that are still preserved today. Prof. Bettany Hughes is co-founder of SandStone Global, a television, film, and audio production company, and her films are broadcast during prime time on BBC, National Geographic, Viasat History, Discovery, Amazon, and Netflix.

Organized by the Ministry of Tourism, the event aimed to show that our country is firmly committed to protecting our shared cultural and natural heritage and to inspire participating countries to continue working together and dedicated to the mission of preserving and responsibly promoting it, to ensure that future generations will have the opportunity to connect with these treasures, just as we do today. With its UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the ancient town of Nessebar, the Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak, and the Rila Monastery, Bulgaria is the guardian of countless cultural treasures that define our world. These places are not just historical landmarks, they are living links to our past and vital pillars for our future.

In his speech, the Minister of Tourism thanked Ms. Bettany Hughes for presenting "Treasures of Bulgaria" to the world during the 47th session of UNESCO in Paris and expressed his desire for the cooperation between the two countries to continue in the future, stating: "Prof. Bettany Hughes' brilliant storytelling, her characteristic passion, insight, and dedication to sharing the stories of humanity with the world have touched millions. Her work reflects the ministry's vision to promote the country's cultural heritage not as a relic of the past, but as a source of knowledge and national identity." For her part, Prof. Bettany Hughes sent a special message thanking the institution for the invitation and the opportunity to present her documentary film, which celebrates and promotes Bulgaria's centuries-old cultural heritage.