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!

Bulgarian Culinary Workshop: ” The Cuisine of Grandmother”

Come and experience the extraordinary craft of Bulgarian Cooking!! Learn how to make traditional starters, main courses, deserts and pastries following century old Bulgarian traditions with our master chef- Nasko, here in London specifically to provide this exclusive workshops! The course will take place at 13:00 , every Saturday, in the premises of the Bulgarian Cultural Institute London, with a duration of approximately two... Read more

Literary Evening

Discussion about the Plays of Bulgarian author Yordan Radichkov with a special performance by the famous Bulgarian actors Martina Vatchkova and Vlado Penev who will recite excerpts from Radichkov's most prominent plays! Special Guests: lecturer: Theatre Critic, Prof. Monique Prunet Martina Vatchkova -actress Vladimir Penev- actor 19:00h Sofia Gallery 186-188 Queen's Gate, South Kensington, SW7 5HL We Kindly ask the guests of BCI London to arrive at the institute... Read more

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