Japanese cherry trees at the Geological Institute of BAS for Earth Day
The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences celebrated the World Earth Day at the initiative of the Geological Institute (GI-BAS) on 21 April. Three cherry trees were planted in front of the Institute's building with the kind assistance of the Japanese Embassy in Bulgaria. The Ambassador, H.E. Mr. Hiroshi Narahira, and the Director of the Geological Institute of BAS Assoc. Prof. Svetoslav Georgiev planted the Japanese cherry trees in the presence of the President of BAS Prof. Julian Revalski, Full Member of the Academy. The planting of a tree identifies the relationship "man - planet" and has a special symbolic meaning. Japan and Bulgaria have enjoyed friendly relations for many years, said the Ambassador and stressed that under the leadership of the President of BAS Prof. [...]