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!

We thank the great contemporary awakeners - the scientists Prof. Slavik Tabakov and Dr. Asya Stefanova-Tabakova and their daughter, the composer Dobrinka Tabakova, winner of the British Grammys - the Ivors Awards. Thank you for all you do! Thank you on behalf of Bulgaria! Applause!!! 👏👏👏 https://bnr.bg/hristobotev/post/101918759/razgovor?fbclid=IwAR1xKboZik9rdhEnsXXrAzhdHjIzyxFbVgLfNzfKe8sHrTAawe3d67LZB7E  ... Read more

A presentation of the new English edition of the book SYMBOLS IN CHRISTIAN MOSAICS (A VISUAL GUIDEBOOK) – II Edition, by Prof. Slavik Tabakov

7 Dec 2023, 7 PM, “Sofia” Gallery Book HERE The Bulgarian Cultural Institute London is pleased to invite you to the presentation of the new English edition of the book SYMBOLS IN CHRISTIAN MOSAICS (A VISUAL GUIDEBOOK) – II Edition, by Prof. Slavik Tabakov. BCI London presented the Bulgarian edition of the book in 2021. You will also have the opportunity to enjoy a... Read more

Friends of Bulgaria Traditional Charity Christmas Party

7.12.2023, 19:00-22:30 The Bulgarian Embassy 186-188 Queen’s Gate, London SW7 5HL Book HERE You are invited to the Friends of Bulgaria traditional charity christmas party by kind permission of Patron His Excellency the Ambassador of Bulgaria Marin Raykov, in the presence of Honorary Patrons Prince Boris Tirnovski with Project Partner Charlotte Heyley, ZOV. DRINKS – BULGARIAN BUFFET DINNER – MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT The evening’s programme will include Bulgarian... Read more
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