New Book Reveals Little-Known Stories of Bulgarians in South America
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A new book tells the story of the lives of Bulgarians in South America. The authors have collected stories from Bulgarian families who have lived far from their homeland for decades. The book shows how emigrants have preserved their language, traditions and holidays, even though they live in a different culture.
The book also includes memories of the first Bulgarian settlers who arrived in Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay. Many of them worked as farmers, merchants or teachers. Some stories were known only within the family, and now they are becoming public for the first time. The authors say the aim is for Bulgarians abroad not to be forgotten.
According to them, work on the book continued for several years. The team visited Bulgarian communities, gathered old photographs and letters, and spoke with people over the age of eighty. Some of the materials are also presented in archives that until now have not been open to the public.
The book will be presented in several Bulgarian cities in the coming months. The organizers expect interest both from readers who have relatives in South America and from people who want to learn more about the history of the Bulgarian diaspora.
Sources: БНР Новини
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