On December 12, 2024 (Thursday), at 10:30 AM, the Regional Ethnographic Museum – Plovdiv, in cooperation with the Regional Chamber of Crafts – Plovdiv, the Guild of Masters of Folk Arts and Crafts – Plovdiv, and the Association “Friends of the Regional Ethnographic Museum – Plovdiv”, has the pleasure of inviting you to the festive commemoration of St. Spyridon – the patron saint of craftsmen. A traditional crafts ritual originating from the Bulgarian National Revival era will be reenacted in the museum`s courtyard. Known as the “Day of the Masters”, this celebration highlights the significance of traditional crafts as being a fundament of our cultural heritage.

Program:

• Festive procession through the streets of the Old Town – 10:30 AM (starting from the courtyard of the museum ).

• Solemn liturgy at the Church of the Holy Mother of God – 11:00 AM.

• Craftsman dedication ceremony (testerlik) – awarding master craftsman certificates to new masters at the museum – noon.

This celebration is a tribute to St. Spyridon and the spirit of the guilds whose artistry and craftsmanship have preserved Bulgarian traditions over the centuries.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Regional Ethnographic Museum – Plovdiv to celebrate this special day!