Stefan Tsanev talks about freedom, language, and culture. He discusses the role of words and the place of culture in modern society.

Key facts
- •Stefan Tsanev spoke in an interview for Nova on May 24.
- •He discussed freedom, language, dictatorship, and the role of words.
- •Tsanev considers May 24 his 'great pain' due to its significance in Bulgarian culture.
- •He believes Bulgaria missed the chance to establish a unique holiday dedicated to its language and identity.
Poet, writer, and playwright Stefan Tsanev spoke openly about freedom, language, dictatorship, and the role of words in a special interview for Nova on May 24. Tsanev considers this day his 'great pain' because he was among those who insisted it become a national holiday of culture and language.
Language and Identity
Tsanev reflects on the holiday, which he believes could have been a unique celebration of language and identity. He notes that Bulgaria missed the chance to establish a one-of-a-kind holiday dedicated to its language and identity.
This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Novinite.



