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!

Acoustic Concert: Tochka BG

19:00h Halls of the Bulgarian Embassy Tochka BG: the group Tochka BG are: Zornitsa Popova (vocals), Todor Yankulov (guitar, vocals), Krassimir Parvanov (guitar, vocals) and Plamen Sivov (guitar, vocals). Todor Yankulov was born in 1965. Actor, poet and musician, he manages his own theatre studio for children in Sofia. Mr. Yankulov sings at the Aqua Delia acapella formation. His most recent stage appearance is as Billy Flynn in... Read more

2 YEARS BCI LONDON

2 YEARS FROM THE OFFICIAL OPENING OF BCI LONDON The 28th of September 2013 is The Bulgarian Cultural Institute in London's 2nd anniversary! We will be delighted to celebrate this occasion with our friends and supporters of Bulgarian culture in the UK. We invite you all to join us on October 2nd for the opening of Vladimir Kirov's new exhibit- Dreams and Memories, which will... Read more

Weaving – a traditional Bulgarian craft 10:00-11:00

weaving-Jajim-Shoushtar-Iran2 You will learn how to form a beautiful fabric or cloth using only sets of yarns and a loom. In the first centuries carpets and rugs were used for satisfying the family needs. The weaving knowledge and dexterity were passed on from mother to daughter, only in the family circle. It’s the weaver’s emotions, her... Read more
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