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!

Presentation of the book about the pilgrimage of Stefan Stoyanov: “To Santiago de Compostela on all fours”

Please Note: This event will be in Bulgarian only!  Dear friends, Bulgarian Cultural Institute London is pleased to invite you to the presentation of  "To Santiago de Compostela on Four Legs" - a book about the pilgrimage of Stefan Stoyanov on February 24, 2022, from 19:00, at the Gallery "Sofia" of BCI London . For over ten years Stefan Stoyanov has... Read more

Bulgarian Language Courses

BCI London is delighted to announce that we now offer Bulgarian language courses for beginner, pre-intermediate, intermediate, upper-intermediate learners. You will have the chance to learn our wonderful language from the qualified professional and organiser of this course, Yordanka Velkova. Lessons will be held every Saturday from 2 pm. The duration of the course will be 10 weeks and upon completion, you will receive... Read more

Screening of the film “Forecast”

Dear friends, The Bulgarian Cultural Institute London is pleased to invite you to the screening of the Bulgarian feature film "Forecast" on February 17, 2022, from 19:00, in the Sofia Gallery of BCI London. The team: With the participation of: Teodora Duhovnikova, Kreshimir Mikic, Deyan Slavchev – Deo, Julian Vergov, Asen Blatechki, Stefan A. Shterev and... Read more
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