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!

Movie night in memory of Tatyana Lolova

15.09.2023; 19:00; "Sofia" Gallery Bulgarian Cultural Institute London invites you to a Movie Night in memory of Tatiana Lolova, with a screening of the Bulgarian feature film "Dangerous Charm". "Dangerous Charm" Bulgaria; 1984; 90' Comedy Language: Bulgarian Subtitles: English Director: Ivan Andonov Writer: Svoboda Bachvarova Cinematography by: Plamen Vagenshtain Music: Georgi Genkov Stars: Todor Kolev, Tatyana Lolova, Nevena Kokanova, Stefan Mavrodiyev, Lyuben Chatalov, Georgi Rusev, Nadya Todorova, Tzvetana Maneva, Margarita Karamiteva, Petar Slabakov, Petar... Read more

“Мамник” – представяне на книгата с автор Васил Попов

23 юни 2023 г., петък;19:00 часа; Галерия "София" на Български културен институт Лондон Имате невероятната възможност да присъствате на представянето на хитовия роман „Мамник“, покорил българските читатели (и слушатели) със своята история, изпълнена с мистерия, напомняща „Туин Пийкс", но вдъхновена от български фолклор. Специален гост: Васил Попов Запази място ТУК „Мамник“ описание: В трънското село Вракола се случват необикновени неща – няколко човека са убити по невиждан начин, други се събуждат с... Read more

Exhibition opening by Krasimira Nikolova

The Bulgarian Cultural Institute London is pleased to invite you to the opening of an exhibition by Krasimira Nikolova, on June 10, 2023, at 7:00 p.m., at 'Sofia' Gallery. Krasimira Nikolova has been making paintings using the shuttle lace technique since 2012. Shuttle lace is known in Bulgaria as Kaloferska and was used by our ancestors to decorate clothes. "I was introduced to the... Read more
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