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!

MEMBERS ONLY: Exhibition Private View

Exhibition Private View With a glass of wine I painted until the daylight faded out by Georgi Jelezarov 18:30-20:30, Sofia Gallery Please note that this is a members only event and admission is restricted. Invitations/names will be checked at the door.

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Lecture & Discussion,in partnership with BBFS

Bulgaria’s threatened butterfly fauna and their conservationBBFS_logo Lecturer: Mr J Nick Greatorex-Davies 19:00, Sofia Gallery Bulgaria’s rich butterfly fauna, which includes many European Red List species, is increasingly under threat due to the loss of traditional farming practices, and human developments. Biography: Mr J Nick Greatorex-Davies worked as a professional Lepidopterist based at CEH Monks Wood... Read more

Film Screening & Discussion

Film Screening & Discussion With a glass of wine All For Love (1986) Special Guest: Nikolay Volev (director) More About the Film: 1986, 92 min. Director: Nikolay Volev Producer: Ivan Tashev Synopsis: Rado is a middle-aged lorry driver who delivers vegetables and fruits. He makes every effort to provide a decent life for his family and especially for his teenage son, Plamen. Everything is fine until one day the boy finds out... Read more

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