Simon Trpceski’s concert in Rome is another confirmation of the power of cultural diplomacy, said Siljanovska Davkova

President Gordana Siljanovska Davkova, who attended the concert of pianist Simon Trpceski in Rome last night as part of the « Macedonia in honor of St. Cyril » event, said that no one would forget that night and that it was another confirmation of the power of cultural diplomacy.

-I’m not words, the first ambience of « Horti Salustiani » is wonderful, not to speak of Simon Trpceski and his group. Of course, besides Tchaikovsky and Grig, they also performed with « Macedonia ». I think that all the excellent on the embassies, representatives of our diaspora, not only in Italy, but also from other countries left without breath – said Siljanovska – Davkova.

According to her, « the concert was for admiration, a common enjoyment » attended by the Minister of Culture Zoran Ljutkov, along with the priests, who are part of the state-church delegation in Italy.

« I think no one will forget this evening, that’s another confirmation of the power of cultural diplomacy, » added Siljanovska -Davkova.

She pointed out that the Italians are refined when it comes to music, that they have taste and strict criteria, but thinks that after what they heard « the attitude towards Macedonian culture will be changed ».

« And, I say again that I believe that besides traditional diplomacy, cultural diplomacy is our most powerful weapon, » said President Gordana Siljanovska -Davkova.

As part of a visit to Rome on the occasion of the Day of the Slavic Enlighteners, she laid a wreath yesterday in front of the Macedonian-language memorial plaque in honor of the work of the Holy Brothers Cyril and Methodius located in the Santa Maria Madzore Basilica.

Siljanovska – Davkova and the delegation also visited the tomb of Pope Francis.

The Macedonian delegation at the San Clemente Basilica in Rome attended a prayer at the tomb of St. Cyril on the occasion of the celebration of May 24-the Day of the Slavic Enlightenment, with which the Metropolitan of Tetovo-Gostivar Mr.

President Siljanovska – Davkova tomorrow in the Vatican will have the audience with the new pope Leo 14 and a meeting with cardinal Pietro Parolin.

According to the program, a meeting with her Italian counterpart Sergio Matarella is scheduled.