Предизвикателствата пред „Българите в чужбина – толкова близо, толкова далече“
Prerequisites for “Bulgarians abroad – so close, so far“

Summary/Abstract: The polyphony this journal produces in its second volume reveals that it is possible to implement an approach that presents the voices of various individuals, and representatives of different groups of Bulgarians whom, wherever they live, find a way to show their regard towards the motherland. Certain studies in the volume are focused on the topic of the preservation and presentation of the cultural heritage. In my opinion, it is hard to distin¬guish the Bulgarian cultural heritage among the particular migrant commu¬nities, more specifically in Europe, since most of these groups haven’t had time to create their shared past – communicated and valued in all the forms that could be recognized as a heritage. The commemoration of Bulgarian National Days, celebrations of important holidays or days of the calendar and even the erection of a monument (in most cases of Vassil Levski) main¬ly serve the community needs of social interactions and social integration within the group and the host society. But to a small extent, these events create forms of cultural heritage. The integration of the group – through festive events, through school education and church liturgies supports its visibility and creates connections. Also, the activeness in the organization of events is valued as important since it demonstrates identity. According to the researchers specifically, the events of the Bulgarian communities abroad assist the promotion of the “Bulgarian businesses” or the so-called ethnic entrepreneurship. The existence of ethnic entrepreneurship not only reveals the achievements of the Bulgarians abroad but it also aids the creation of job opportunities for next generations of migrants.

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