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!

Book Launch “Faraway Songs” by Margy Russeva in Cambridge

Cambridge, 6 pm The Bulgarian Cultural Institute London and the school "Ivan Rilski" in Cambridge presents the book Launch “Faraway Songs” by Margy Russeva, a collection of pictures taken and collected by the Bulgarian photographer Margy Rousseva at the region of the Rodopi mountain. Special guest: Margy Rousseva ... Read more

Orthodox charity concert – postponed

Orthodox charity concert with the blessing of Father Anthony. The concert featured vocal ensemble Peregrina EnChantica. Peregrina EnChantica (http://peregrina.zoryburner.com) is a London-based vocal ensemble, founded by composer and artistic director Zory Burner in early 2014 as a significant part of her initiatives and projects, and working in collaboration with the BCI. We offer our audiences an opportunity to experience the splendour of ancient... Read more

Exhibition Opening: Rozalina Burkova

Exhibition Opening Process of Becoming by Rozalina Burkova Friday, October 21, 2016 6 pm, Sofia Gallery Exhibition Opening with illustrations, moving image and development sketches by the young Bulgarian illustrator Rozalina Burkova. RSVP: HERE... Read more
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