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!

Poetry reading

Book your seats HERE BCI London cordially invites you to the poetry reading by Bulgarian poet Aksinia Mihaylova on 23 of June at 7 pm., in “Sofia” Gallery. Aksinia will present her favorite poems from two of her poetry collections - "Unbuttoning the Body" and "Switching Mirrors". Some of the poems will be presented in English so that the English-speaking audience can get... Read more

Literary presentation of the book by Vesela Toteva

Book your seats HERE Literary presentation of the book 'Downfall and salvation. Confessions of a former heroin addict' by Vesela Toteva in 'Sofia' Gallery, London. Date and time: 16th June, 2017, 19:00 Vesela Toteva is a television journalist. During her professional career she mainly explores the soul of people who are outside the low. Her interest is not just a curiosity, but it is caused... Read more

BG Talks with lecturer Alexander Marinov

7 pm on Wednesday , 14th of June, at Gallery “Sofia”, London BG Talks with lecturer Alexander Marinov, successful entrepreneur and highly inspiring personality An event of Here & There Association and United Ideas for Bulgaria, supported by BCI London BG Talks is a joint initiative of Here-There and United Ideas for Bulgaria, two Bulgarian NGOs amongst the most active abroad. BG Talks aims to present successful Bulgarians,... Read more
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