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!

31 March, Friday, 6 30 pm, Sofia Gallery Reserve your place HERE This event is organized by BBS with the support of BCI London Christopher Buxton will present his new book of translations of classical Bulgarian poetry Flowers do not Grow Singly and Annie Buxton will present the newly published The European Sultanas of the Ottoman Empire.... Read more

Film Screening of ’Limit of dreams’

29th March 2017, 19:00, Sofia Gallery Film Screening of ’Limit of dreams’ and discussion over a glass of wine 72 min., Bulgaria, 1996, documentary film Special guests: Georgi Balabanov (director and editor) Operator: Radoslav Spasov The two Yavashev brothers have been living apart for 26 years on opposite sides of the Iron Curtain. Confined in communist Bulgaria, Anani Yavashev remains just an ordinary actor. Christo escapes from... Read more

Bulgarian traditional dances

Bulgarian traditional dances in Bulgarian cultural institute London! Every Sunday 4:30 pm begginers 6:00 pm advanced for more information: office@bcilondon.co.uk WE ARE EXPECTING YOU!... Read more
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