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 and Jazz Concert

Exhibition by: Dimitar Voynov Jnr. (still life) Concert by: Alex Jekova & band More about Dimitar Voynov: Dimitar Voynov Jnr was born in 1971 in Sofia, Bulgaria. He is a graduate of Middle Art School for Fine Arts ‘I. Petrov’, Sofia. In 1997, he graduated from the National Academy of Arts ‘Nikolay Pavlovic’ with fresco painting. The artist has an incredible talent, combined with soulfulness... Read more

Film Screening & Discussion

Operation Shmenti Capelli (2001) Special Guest: Vladi Vargala (director) For more information on the timings of the screenings, please refer to our calendar. Director: Ivan Mitov & Vladi Vargala Screenplay: Vladi Vargala Producers: C&R Production Synopsis: The strong have their own laws. It is impossible not to take part in the game. If you don’t join it voluntarily, you will find yourself there anyway. The strong don’t worry about... Read more

Film Screening & Discussion

Operation Shmenti Capelli (2001) Special Guest: Vladi Vargala (director) Director: Ivan Mitov & Vladi Vargala Screenplay: Vladi Vargala Producers: C&R Production Synopsis: The strong have their own laws. It is impossible not to take part in the game. If you don’t join it voluntarily, you will find yourself there anyway. The strong don’t worry about making plans – the stronger they are, the braver and more innovative their... Read more

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