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!

Charity Concert

Charity Concert in aid of young musicians in Bulgaria organized by Blagorodna Badeva Charity Foundation and Bulgarian Cultural Institute in London 19:00, The Halls of The Bulgarian Embassy Devorina Gamalova (violin) and Zrinka Mikelic (piano) Admision free. The musicians are donating their performance and will be gratefull for any donation. The collected amount will be paid into the Charity account of BBCF About Blagorodna Badeva Charity Foundation BBCF... Read more

Exhibition Opening

SADIQ TOMA Private View on 19th June – Press V 7pm-10pm 20th June PV 7pm – 10pm 21st June PV 7pm – 10pm Exhibition Continue From 22nd 28th June 2013 From 2pm – 8pm Sofia gallery Bulgarian Cultural Institute Queen’s Gate 188 London SW7 5HL About the artist:                                                    ... Read more

Film screening and discussions – ‘England, my England’ at 19:00

BCI London will be screening 'England, my England' directed by the famous English Director Tony Palmer. Special guests for the night include Stefan Kitanov and Tony Palmer. England, My England UK, 1995, 153 min, color Director: Tony Palmer Script: John Osborne, Charles Wood Camera: Nicholas D. Knowland Music: Henry Purcell Cast: Simon Callow, Michael Ball, Rebecca Front, Lucy Speed, Letitia Dean, Nina Young Producer: Mike Bluett Assosiate producers: Stefan Kitanov,... Read more

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