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The Exhibition "Alphabet and History" Opens the "Days of Bulgaria" in Thunder Bay, Canada

On October 17, 2024, the first-ever Bulgarian exhibition in the northern city of Thunder Bay, Ontario, will be inaugurated. The event is part of the "Days of Bulgaria" initiative in Canada, organized by the Consulate General of the Republic of Bulgaria in Toronto, with the goal of promoting Bulgarian culture and traditions. The exhibition "Alphabet and History," part of the "Traveling Exhibitions" program by the State Institute for Culture, is one of the event's highlights. It traces the role...
Presentation of the Book "Stories from three Continents. Wives of Diplomats Share Their Stories”

In the framework of the "Writing Diplomats" program, the State Institute for Culture is pleased to invite you to the premiere of the book "Stories from Three Continents. Wives of Diplomats Share Their Stories", which will take place on October 21 at 5:30 pm in the Mission Gallery. The book presents personal experiences and stories of six wives of Bulgarian diplomats - Maya Konstantinova, Anna Georgieva, Manya Kostova, Gergana Yosifova, Nina Todorova and Juliana Mladenova. Their narratives,...
Screening of the film "Flying with Fins" at the European Film Weeks 2024 in Helsinki

Within the European Film Weeks 2024, on 9th of October 2024 at Eurooppasali in the European Commission Representation in Finland was presented the Bulgarian documentary “Flying with Fins”. European Film Weeks are organized by the European Commission Representation in Finland and the European Parliament Liaison Office in Finland, together with the embassies and cultural institutes of EU countries. "Flying with Fins" is a film about the constant search for meaning in art and life....
Inspirations by Poland in the Exhibition "Mythological Reminiscences. Inspirations from a Journey" at the "Mission" Gallery

On October 9, 2024, the joint exhibition of artists Marieta Konova and Mario Konov, titled "Mythological Reminiscences. Inspirations from a Journey" – inspired by Polish cities – was officially opened at the "Mission" Gallery of the State Institute for Culture under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The event was held in partnership with the Polish Institute in Sofia and attracted numerous guests, university professors, and representatives of the cultural community. The director of...
The exhibition "Bulgaria and the Mosaics" was opened at the Hungarian University of Fine Arts in Budapest

On October 8, 2024, the exhibition "Bulgaria and the Mosaics", created for the State Institute for Culture to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria by the Balkan Heritage Foundation, was presented at the Hungarian University of Fine Arts. The presentation was combined with the 6th Meeting of the International Regional Conference on the Understanding, Preservation and Restoration of Contemporary Mosaic Heritage, held in Budapest, in which Dr. Angela Pencheva from the...
The Exhibition "Bulgaria from a Bird's Eye View" was Opened in Bucharest as Part of the Program of the Europa Nostra Summit

On October 7, 2024, two remarkable exhibitions dedicated to the cultural heritage of Bulgaria were opened at the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Bucharest. The Minister of Tourism Evtim Miloshev and the Minister of Culture Nayden Todorov, together with the Bulgarian Ambassador to Romania Radko Vlaikov, officially presented the expositions "Bulgaria from a Bird's Eye View" and "Brand Bulgaria - Land of Miracles". "Bulgaria from a bird's eye view" is part of the "Traveling Expositions"...
The Days of Bulgarian Cinema in Slovakia Open with the Film About Alzek Mishev "Flying with Fins"

On October 9 at 6:30 PM, the Days of Bulgarian Cinema in Slovakia will officially open at Kino Lumière in Bratislava with the premiere of the documentary film "Flying with Fins," dedicated to the remarkable artist and avant-gardist Alzek Mishev. The film, directed by Maria Averina, who is well-known for her award-winning documentaries, received the prestigious Best Bulgarian Documentary Film Award at the Master of Art 2024 Festival, presented by the State Institute for Culture at the...
Exhibition "Sborianovo – Nature and Monuments, Gods and People" Presented in Bratislava

On September 19, the Bulgarian Cultural Institute in Bratislava presented the exhibition "Sborianovo – Nature and Monuments, Gods and People," part of the "Traveling Exhibitions" collection of the State Institute for Culture at the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria. The exhibition, authored by Professor Diana Gergova, showcases one of Bulgaria's most fascinating archaeological reserves, included on the UNESCO list. This traveling documentary photo exhibition aims to...
"Mythological Reminiscences. Inspirations from a Journey" – an Exhibition of Sculptures and Paintings by Mario Konov and Marieta Konova

The Mission Gallery, part of the State Institute for Culture under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is pleased to invite you to the opening of the joint exhibition by artists Marieta Konova and Mario Konov, titled "Mythological Reminiscences. Inspirations from a Journey," which will be on display from October 9 to October 30, 2024. The official opening will take place on October 9 at 6:00 PM. The exhibition is inspired by two main themes, intertwined in the works of both artists. Marieta...
The State Institute for Culture Partners with the Fifth Edition of Sofia DocuMental
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The State Institute for Culture to the Minister of Foreign Affairs is once again joining as a key partner of the fifth edition of Sofia DocuMental – the international documentary film festival focusing on human rights, which will take place from September 28 to October 6, 2024, in Sofia. This year's festival is under the motto "Step Out of the Bubble" and will feature 30 films premiering in Bulgaria, many of which are internationally awarded. In addition to the film screenings, the...
The "Bulgaria from a Bird's Eye View" Exhibition Attracts Attention in Vancouver During Independence Day Celebrations

On September 22, during the official celebration of Bulgaria's Independence Day in Vancouver, organized by the Consulate General in Toronto, special attention was given to the exhibition "Bulgaria from a Bird's Eye View." This impressive showcase, featuring 25 large-format photographs by photographer Alexander Ivanov, introduced the city’s residents and guests to the unique natural and historical beauty of Bulgaria. The exhibition is part of the "Traveling Exhibitions" program by the...
Screening of the Bulgarian film "Petya to my Petya" at the 36th European Film Festival in Amman, Jordan

On 20 September 2024, in the open cinema of the Royal Film Commission in Amman, the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, with the support of the State Institute for Culture, EUNIC and the organizers of the EU Delegation in Amman, screened the Bulgarian film "Petya of my Petya" directed by Alexander Kosev. The event was part of the European Film Festival in Jordan, which takes place between September 14 and 30 this year. The screening of one of the most...
The Photographic Exhibition "Directions" is presented at the International Festival of Photography and Debate "ValenciaPhoto" in the City of Valencia

On September 19, 2024 in the building of the palace-museum "El Almudín" in the historical center of the city of Valencia, the international festival of photography and debate "ValenciaPhoto" was officially opened with a large photographic exhibition on the theme "From Valencia to the world". Those present were greeted by Mr. Juan Carlos Caballero - Vice Mayor in the Municipality of Valencia and Spokesperson of the Municipality and Mr. José Luis Moreno - Councilor for Cultural...
The exhibition "Susie, the granddaughter from house No. 4 and the time of the hidden Jewish stars" is visiting the city of Vidin

The exhibition for children and youth will open on September 20 and will remain at the Jules Paskin Cultural Center until January 20, 2025. After the memorable debut in the capital, the exhibition for children and young people based on the book of the same name by Birgitta Ber "Susie, the granddaughter from house #4 and the time of the hidden Jewish stars" will be presented in the city of Vidin. The exhibition will be opened on September 20 at 18:00 at the Jules Pasquin Cultural Center...
The Exhibition "Bulgaria and Mosaics" Visits the Historical Museum in Popovo on the Occasion of the Independence Day Of Bulgaria

After the successful international presentation of the new mobile exposition from the program of the State Cultural Institute in Rome, Stockholm, Oslo and Prague, as well as within the framework of the international forum "Archaeology and Architecture" in Bratsigovo, it will now delight the residents and guests of the city of Popovo in the Historical Museum. The event is organized on the occasion of September 22 - Bulgaria's Independence Day. The exhibition "Bulgaria and the Mosaics" was...
The Mobile Exhibition "Ancient Treasures of Bulgaria" was Successfully Presented in Pori, Finland

On September 2, 2024, Kaupunkiolohuone Gallery and ARS Gallery in Pori, Finland hosted the opening of the exhibition "Ancient Treasures of Bulgaria". This event was organized by the Finnish-Bulgarian Association in Pori with the support of the Bulgarian Ambassador to Finland, Mrs. Nina Simova and the local municipality. The exhibition was realized by the Institute of Balkan Studies and the Center for Tracology at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences with the assistance of the State Institute for...