Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union

Gold treasure, Sboryanovo

The ancient Thracian gold treasure

The famous sea side resort - Sunny beach

The Bulgarian rose

The Alexander Nevsky cathedral, Sofia

Traditional Bulgarian Kukeri show

Nessebar, the sea side resort named 'the pearl of the Black Sea'

The Magura cave

The Rila Monastery, the largest and most famous monastery

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The Bulgarian Cultural Institute London aims to promote, support and develop cultural relations between Bulgaria and the UK through various means:

  • Introduce Bulgarian culture to the UK’s international audience through exhibitions, performances, concerts, film screenings, theatrical productions, recitals, literary evenings, discussions and other events.

  • Organise a multitude of interesting courses and seminars, as well as Bulgarian traditions and crafts evenings and workshops.

  • Collaborate with, support and partner with other similar institutions, Anglo-Bulgarian associations and other cultural representatives.

  • Offer a library and reading room with a wide selection of Bulgarian and foreign literature, albums, films, dictionaries, guides and other materials.

  • Provide tourist information and materials for all those who wish to visit Bulgaria and experience its exquisite cultural monuments first-hand.

  • If these aims correspond with your interests and you would like to find out more, come and visit the Bulgarian Cultural Institute London today!

Film Screening: “The Father”

02 October 2019 20:50 ICA Cinema, Screen 1 The Bulgarian Cultural Institute London in partnership with the British Film Festival cordially invites you to the screening of the new Bulgarian film “The Father” by Kristina Grozeva and Petar Valchanov, selected in the program of the British Film Festival 2019. “The Father” Dir Kristina Grozeva, Petar Valchanov Prod Kristina Grozeva, Petar Valchanov, Konstantina Stavrianou, Irini Vougioukalou Scr Kristina Grozeva, Petar... Read more

Barefoot – theatre performance by Yavor Gigov

С голямо съжаление ви съобщаваме, че поради независещи от нас причини, представлението на спектакъла „Без обувки“, на 27 септември 2019 г., от 18:30 часа, в Галерия „София“ на Български културен институт Лондон, се отменя. Извиняваме се за създаденото неудобство. 27.09.2019; 6:30 PM; “Sofia” Gallery Please Note: This event will be in Bulgarian language only! Free registration for the event HERE... Read more

An evening dedicated to Todor Kolev

25.09.2019; 7 PM; “Sofia” Gallery Free registration for the event HERE Bulgarian Cultural Institute London cordially invites you to an evening dedicated to the beloved Bulgarian comedian, actor, and musician Todor Kolev on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of his birth. The event will include a screening of the classic Bulgarian comedy “King for a Day” and we will recall some of the... Read more
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