Photo: The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Bulgaria to the Republic of Indonesia, Tanya Dimitrova, Ph.D., delivered a guest lecture at the General Lecture Hall, Design Hub, Institut Seni Indonesia Bali, Tuesday (3/3).
Institut Seni Indonesia Bali (ISI Bali) further strengthened its international network through a guest lecture featuring the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Bulgaria to the Republic of Indonesia, Tanya Dimitrova, Ph.D., held at the General Lecture Hall, Design Hub, ISI Bali, on Tuesday (3/3). The Ambassador was accompanied by the Bulgarian Trade Commissioner to Indonesia, Daniel Dobrev.
In her presentation, Ambassador Tanya Dimitrova addressed the theme, “70 Years of Diplomatic Relations between Bulgaria and Indonesia.” She traced the historical trajectory of bilateral relations established in 1956, encompassing cooperation in the political, economic, educational, and cultural spheres. According to her, Bulgaria and Indonesia share a strong foundation of friendship grounded in mutual respect and a shared commitment to international collaboration.
Photo: The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Bulgaria to the Republic of Indonesia, Tanya Dimitrova, Ph.D., and moderator Nyoman Dewi Pebryani, Ph.D., during the guest lecture at the General Lecture Hall, Design Hub, ISI Bali, Tuesday (3/3).
She particularly underscored the significance of cultural and educational diplomacy as pivotal bridges for strengthening bilateral relations. In this context, the arts were framed as a strategic medium for fostering intercultural dialogue, enhancing mutual understanding, and generating creative collaboration opportunities between the younger generations of Bulgaria and Indonesia.
The guest lecture, moderated by Nyoman Dewi Pebryani, Ph.D., was attended by approximately one hundred students from both undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Participants demonstrated strong engagement throughout the session, particularly during the discussion segment, which explored opportunities for international study and academic mobility.
One of the most compelling highlights was the introduction of the Erasmus+ scholarship program, offering Indonesian students the opportunity to undertake one year of study in Bulgaria. The program provides access to academic and cultural experiences at various Bulgarian universities through exchange schemes or advanced study pathways.
In his welcoming remarks, the Vice Rector for Student Affairs and Cooperation of ISI Bali, Komang Sudirga, expressed his appreciation for the Ambassador’s visit and the accompanying delegation. He emphasized that the visit represents a strategic momentum for expanding ISI Bali’s international cooperation, particularly in the fields of education and culture.
He further noted that the Erasmus+ scholarship constitutes a valuable opportunity for ISI Bali students to broaden their global perspectives while simultaneously presenting Indonesian artistic and cultural identity on the international stage. He expressed hope that the meeting would be followed by concrete initiatives to establish institutional partnerships between universities in Bulgaria and ISI Bali.
(ISI Bali/Public Relations)
