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!

Film Screening and Discussion: Sofia- the capital of Byzantium without borders

19:00 Sofia Gallery Special guest: Director Svetlin Stefanov, European Creative Alliance Link to the trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7dOpQIomx4 European Creative Alliance is a Bulgarian nongovernmental organization that operates in the field of historical investigations, cultural development, filmmaking, art productions, european and international cooperation, preserving and promoting the cultural and historical heritage. Sofia - the capital of Byzantium without borders, 2011 We can not understand the world without... Read more

Comedy Theater: Defending the Caveman

Defending the Caveman by Rob Becker Director: Stoyan Alexiev Starring: Dimitar Bakalov 19:00h Sofia Gallery RSVP: office@bcilondon.co.uk Defending the Caveman holds the record as the longest running solo play in Broadway history. Caveman is also now a worldwide rock-solid tour de force that has won the hearts of millions and it’s sure to win yours. Caveman has been seen in 45 countries and translated into 18... Read more

“The Spirit of the Pre-Renaissance Bulgarian Orthodox Chants” Course & Workshop

"The Spirit of the Pre-Renaissance Bulgarian Orthodox Chants" Course & Workshop Experience and fill your heart with the spirit of an absolutely unique, exceptionally beautiful and rich musical genre that calms the mind and elevates the soul! Having built the foundation of the cultural development of the countries of Southeastern and Eastern Europe, as well as the European Renaissance music and arts, the Bulgarian... Read more

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