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!

Literary Evening & Discussion

Hristo Boytchev: Translated & Performed Plays in the UK Special Guest: Hristo Boychev Hristo Boytchev (www.hristoboytchev.com02 Apr Hristo Boychev) is one of the most widely produced European playwrights. His plays have been staged in 40 countries, from South Africa to the Arctic Circle, and from Sidney to Sakhalin. His most frequently staged plays are... Read more

Exhibition Opening & Literary Evening & Discussion

Exhibition Opening & Literary Evening & Discussion (photography) With a glass of wine The Faces of the Bulgarian Spirit by Ivo Hadzhimishev Commemorative evening for the much-respected Bulgarian intellectual Petar Ouvaliev aka Pierre Rouve (1915-1998) Special Guest: Sonia Rouve-Ouvalieva Sonia Rouve-Ouvalieva, daughter Mila and publisher Nigel Foxell will present aspects of Pierre's life and activities as: diplomat, film and theatre director, art critic, lecturer and broadcaster Sonia Rouve will place Petar... Read more

Bulgarian wine tasting of the renowned ‘Todoroff’ winery and gourmet cuisine evening

Only for persons aged 18+ years Tickets: £14.95 Wine expert: Vassil Rachkov – diplomat of the Wines & Spirits Education Trust The tasting is tutored by the wine expert, Vassil Rachkov graduate of the Wines & Spirits Education Trust. Situated in the heart of the Thracian Region, the winery produces small series of boutique style wines from the indigenous local grapes Mavrud and Muscat, as... Read more

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