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!

Presentation of the work of Tanya Shahova and Assen Avramov

26.10.2018; 7 PM; "Sofia" Gallery BCI London cordially invites you to the Presentation of the work of Tanya Shahova (writer; scriptwriter) and Assen Avramov (composer). Actress and playwright Tanya Shahova is the author of radio plays, documentary scripts, theatrical plays and many other varied texts. "It is very sweet to sit behind the stage, you create worlds instead of serve others," she says. Her book "One,... Read more

Bulgarian traditional dances

New classes of Bulgarian traditional dances for Adults are starting in BCI London. The classes are every Tuesday at 7 PM and last an hour and a half.  

For more information and registration, please email us: office@bcilondon.co.uk

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English Language Courses

English Language Courses To book your place now, drop us an email on office@bcilondon.co.uk Every Saturday at 6 PM The courses will take place at the premises of BCI London’s library. The leader of the course will be a qualified teaching professional, Mrs Silvana Armstrong. If you are interested in this remarkable opportunity, please email as on office@bcilondon.co.uk as soon as possible to confirm your place.... Read more
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