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!

Exhibition Opening: ZOV Charity Organisation

18:30h Sofia Gallery Bulgarian Cultural Institute 186-188 Queen's Gate South Kensington SW7 5HL The Bulgarian Cultural Institute London and Kunsthaus artists would like to request your company for the private viewing of ‘URBAN FACETS’, a group photography exhibition by five London based artists in support of the ZOV charity. The exhibition will present a series of photographic works by contemporary photographers; Polly Tootal, Kenzo Ejiri, Lucy Ridgard,... Read more

Poetry Performance: Snezhina Petrova

19:00h Sofia Gallery "Come lie down on me" - Spectacle based on the poetry of Silvia Choleva Film and theatre actress Snezhina Petrova will present to the public of BCI London her newest performance, together with students from her Drama class from New Bulgarian University. Starring: Velislav Pavlov, Yana Mosholova, Maria Kantareva, Krasima Stavreva, Emilia Lukanova, Vasilia Drebova, Marina Mozhuhina, Petya Arnaudova, Ivelina... Read more

Poetry Evening with Silvia Choleva

18:00h Sofia Gallery Presentation of the famous Bulgarian poet- Silvia Choleva with the participation of actress and director Snezhina Petrova and Bozhana Apostolova- director of the Bulgarian publishing house, Janette-45. ... Read more
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