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!

Georgi Gospodinov’s nomination for the “International Booker” and his latest novel “Time Shelter”

We are proud and happy to share with you the exciting news of Georgi Gospodinov's nomination for the "International Booker" and his latest novel "Time Shelter", translated by Angela Rodel. Gospodinov is one of the 13 authors who reach this stage of the prestigious literary award, selected from among 134 submitted applications. The International Booker Prize has been... Read more

The solemn concert-performance in honour of 3th of March (National Day of the Republic of Bulgaria) "I love Bulgaria", which the Bulgarian Cultural Institute London organised at the Ondaatje Theatre, Royal Geographical Society, was a huge success.
Over 700 seated and standing Bulgarian and English-speaking friends of Bulgaria filled the hall to sing, laugh and be entertained for almost two hours... Read more

КОНЦЕРТ-СПЕКТАКЪЛ В ЧЕСТ НА 3 МАРТ

Kога: 04.03.2023, събота;19:00 часа Kъде: Ondaatje Lecture Theatre, Royal Geographical Society (1 Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AR)
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Български Културен Институт Лондон най-учтиво Ви кани на тържествен концерт-спектакъл в чест на 3 март - Национален празник на Република България.
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