 Welcome to the European Cultural Days of the ECB. While the European Cultural Days may not be part of our core business, they are testimony to the ECB's commitment to its broader role as a European institution and as a member of the local community. This year's European Cultural Days display what connects us to the rest of Europe. Bulgaria's accession to the European Union in 2007 reaffirmed our links with the family of European nations. The common values, identity and culture of Europe, as we know it today, are rooted in the individual heritage and contributions of each and every country and peoples, including Bulgaria. Europe is, must be more and is more than a union of values. More than a political construct. Europe is also connected with feelings. Europe is not, ultimately, a cultural, project of life. Tonight's concert reflects this community spirit by having both elements that are distinctly Bulgarian and others that embody our shared musical heritage. If I say Bulgaria, it means culture, literature, discussion and also private conversation. It's a question of identity. Bright and need for recognition. This is the Bulgarian story. In the sense that the citizens of Europe are becoming, in a way, wondrous in the modern world. Bulgaria could be the future country. I'm pleased to highlight that this evening it's exactly the children's choir who will perform in the support of main lichtblick that works to help children in need. Music and singing unite people again and again. Over winding boundaries, build prejudices and create conditions for a peaceful coexistence. It's about children here in the metropolitan region, Frankfurt am Main, Rhein-Main. There are many children who simply need help in our environment, in our neighborhood. In this respect, we have said that this is a good thing. We want to do that. Music, as you know, is a universal language through which we can tell the history of Bulgarian traditions. Through songs in which the beauty of the past with dreams for the future flourishes. We have enjoyed numerous events that have not only demonstrated the outstanding artistic talent in Bulgaria, but also the importance of the Balkan country for the history and culture of the continent as a whole. We will now hand over the trophy as a symbol of the cultural days and I would like to ask Governor Bonici and Mrs. Penkeva to join me on stage. This last performance in our programme of events is also our salute to our friends from the Central Bank of Motor, who will be co-hosting the European Cultural Days of ECB, Mounted 2015. As the smallest country in the Euro area and indeed in the European Union, we are proud and honoured to be invited to offer our contribution and to follow in Bulgaria's steps, knowing that the success of Bulgaria will be hard to emulate.