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The exhibition "Alphabet and History" was opened at the Rectorate of the University of Montenegro
On the occasion of the Day of the Holy Brothers Cyril and Methodius, the Bulgarian alphabet, education and culture and Slavic literature, HE Ambassador Dr. Meglena Plugchieva opened the exhibition "Alphabet and History" at the Rectorate of the University of Montenegro on May 25, 2022. The exhibition "Alphabet and History" presents the role of the alphabet in the cultural history of the Slavic peoples and writing as the basis of the historical memory of mankind. The exhibition uses material...
On the occasion of May 24: opening of the exhibition “Bulgarian cities - antiquity that lives” in Turin, Italy
The Consulate General of the Republic of Bulgaria in Milan and the State Institute for Culture with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, with the support of the Honorary Consul of Bulgaria for the Piedmont region, Mr. Gianni Maria Stornello, celebrated May 24 in the representative "Villa Amoretti" - headquarters of Biblioteche Civiche Torinesi , where on May 25 the exhibition "Bulgarian cities - antiquity that lives" was opened.The opening of the exhibition was attended by official representatives...
CONVERSATION WITH PHILIP DIMITROV AND PRESENTATION OF HIS BOOK
In the month of spirituality and Bulgarian writing and speech, the Mission Gallery will host a conversation with Filip Dimitrov - politician, diplomat, writer, and a presentation of his historical novel "Brothers", published by Stefan Dobrev, 2019.Faithful to his in-depth research precision and excellent handling of historical sources, he presents two centuries of early Bulgarian history through the fate of four pairs of famous brothers: Cyril and Methodius, Simeon and Vladimir, Roman and...
May 24 was celebrated in Berat with the exhibition "Miraculous Icons and Holy Relics in the Balkans"
Parts of the exhibition "Miraculous Icons and Holy Relics of the Balkans" were presented at the Onufri Iconographic Museum in Berat on May 24. The event took place with the assistance of Agim Ayazi, chairman of the Eight Association of the Bulgarian National Minority in Berat. The opening was attended by Ambassador Momchil Raichevski, diplomats from the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Tirana, Donald Molishi, Chairman of the Berat District Council, Honorary Consul of Bulgaria in Albania...
May 24 in Venice: International Forum and Exhibition Dedicated to Bulgarian Culture
A conference entitled "Bulgaria for the Changing Future of Europe" was held on May 24 in the hall of Ca‘ Foscari University in Venice, organized by Ca’ Foscari University, the European Commission in Venice, the Council of Europe and others. Professors, writers and lecturers from Bulgaria and Italy took part - Amelia Licheva, Georgi Gospodinov, Georgi Kapriev, Duzepe Del’ Agata, Teodora Dimova, Daria Karapetkova, Vasya Velinova, Aksinia Dzhurova, Iliana Krapova and...
The Photo Exhibition "Bulgarian Cities - Antiquity that Lives" in Turin
On May 25 at 11 am at the Municipal Library of Turin "Villa Amoretti" will be opened the traveling exhibition of the State Institute for Culture to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria "Bulgarian cities - antiquity that lives." The exhibition includes photographs presenting the cultural and historical heritage and modern appearance of several Bulgarian cities - Varna, Kavarna, Plovdiv, Silistra, Blagoevgrad, Kazanlak, Sofia, Stara Zagora, Troyan, Samokov, Elena and...
Congratulations on May 24: the State Institute for Culture presents the film "The Path of Light"
On the occasion of the bright holiday May 24 – the Day of the Holy Brothers Cyril and Methodius, of the Bulgarian alphabet, education and culture and of Slavic literature, the State Institute for culture greets all Bulgarians and friends of Bulgaria around the world and is pleased to present the documentary "The Path of Light”.The film's story begins when "the saints are still walking the earth" and traces the path of the Holy Brothers Cyril and Methodius and their disciples,...
The Exhibition "Miraculous Icons and Holy Relics of the Balkans" Visits the Ca’ Foscari University in Venice on the occasion of May 24
An International Forum dedicated to the Bulgarian culture and heritage of Saints Cyril and Methodius, patrons of Europe entitled "Bulgaria for Europe’s Changing Future" will be held on May 24 at Ca’ Foscari University in Venice. Lecturers in the forum will be Maria Gabriel (EU Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth), Georgi Gospodinov (Bulgarian writer, winner of the Strega Europeo literary award 2021), Teodora Dimova (Bulgarian writer), Prof. Georgi...
Presentation of the exhibition "The Letters of Bulgaria - alphabet of Europe" in Busan, Republic of Korea
From May 16 to May 30 in cooperation with the municipal authorities of the second largest city in South Korea – Busan, the Embassy of Bulgaria presents the exhibition "The Letters of Bulgaria - alphabet of Europe". The event is carried out on the occasion of May 24 – the Day of Bulgarian Education and Culture and Cyrillic Alphabet by the Embassy of Bulgaria and with the assistance of the Korea Foundation, the International Treinnial of Stage Poster-Sofia with the support of Sofia...
Exhibition With Children's Art From Bitola Visits The Ministry Of Foreign Affairs
On the occasion of the International Children's Day on June 1, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosts a special children's exhibition under the motto: "From Children to Children Around the World" from Bitola, Republic of North Macedonia. The State Institute for Culture under the Minister of Foreign Affairs in partnership with the Consulate General of the Republic of Bulgaria in Bitola and the Bulgarian Cultural Information Center in Skopje will host the exhibition, selected by the team...
The documentary “OCCUPATION OR LIBERATION” presented at the European Film Festival in Romania
A screening of the Bulgarian documentary Occupation or Liberation (2021) took place on 5 May at the Eforie Cinema in Bucharest. It was presented in the program of the XXVI European Film Festival in Romania by the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Bucharest and with the assistance of the State Institute for Culture at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The EFF is organized by the Romanian Cultural Institute, with the support of the European Commission's Representation in Romania and EUNIC...
The Old New at Sofia Paper Art Fest 2022
10 May – 10 June Opening: 10 May at 6 p.m. Exhibition space “Triangular Tower of Serdica” Regional History Museum – Sofia Address: 16, Knyaginya Maria-Luiza Blvd., Sofia 1000 SOFIA PAPER ART FEST once again presents an exhibition from its most prestigious section –the Biennial for Paper Art in the Triangular Tower of Serdica. The exhibition THE OLD NEW is a curatorial selection of works from the Amateras collection....
May 9th : Europe Day – Solidarity With Ukraine
The French Embassy and the French Institute of Bulgaria together with the Bulgarian cluster of EUNIC – European Union National Institutes for Culture - and in particular with the Austrian Embassy in Bulgaria, the Spanish Embassy in Bulgaria and the Cervantes Institute of Sofia express their solidarity with Ukraine with a special programme which will take place on May 9th from 5.30 pm on Slaveykov Square.The event is included in the programme in Bulgaria of the French Presidency of the...
The EU’s anthem "Ode to Joy", performed by the children's radio choir of the Bulgarian National Radio
On the occasion of Europe Day, at the initiative of the State Institute for Culture and the Bulgarian National Radio (BNR), a video congratulation with the anthem of Europe "Ode to Joy" performed by the children's radio choir of the BNR is presented. The history of the European anthem dates back to the 18th century and is associated with the names of Friedrich Schiller and Ludwig van Beethoven. The European Anthem is a fragment of Ludwig van...
The presentation of the Bulgarian art project “STREICH” continues in Brussels
The eve of the Orthodox Easter holidays saw the continuation of the Bulgarian art project STREICH in the Belgian capital presenting sculptures by the famous Bulgarian sculptor Todor Todorov. A private view of a second exhibition of 14 sculptures took place on 21 April in the branch of Belfius Bank Rue de la Loi which is on display to the Belgian public from 1 March till 30 June this year. The event, which was attended by the author Todor Todorov and the curator of the project artist Daniela...
Exhibition Marks the 100th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations Between Bulgaria and Estonia
On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Bulgaria and the Republic of Estonia, which is celebrated on May 20, 2022, on May 3 in Crystal Garden in Sofia will be opened the exhibition "Outlook - 100 years of urban photography in Estonia." The exhibition aims to present Estonia up close through photographic images of the urban environment. It is organized in co-operation between the Johan Kuus Center for Documentary...