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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...
Participation of the Bulgarian Diplomatic Mission in Zagreb in a EUNIC-Croatia Project on the Occasion of World Book Day
On the occasion of the World Book Day, which is celebrated every year on April 23, the Bulgarian Embassy in Zagreb realized participation in a project of EUNIC - Croatia with the presentation in the network of Bulgarian book - "Fierce Mood" by Yordan Radichkov, which is translated into Croatian. The Bulgarian Embassy in Zagreb activated its membership in the EUNIC network after receiving a mandate from the State Institute for Culture.
STORIES TOLD THROUGH ABSTRACT PHOTOGRAPHY
In the program of the PhotoFabric Festival in April, an exhibition and a creative workshop of the Israeli photographer Daniel Tchetchik was included. Daniel Tchetchik (1975) is an Israeli photographer, part of the photographic team of one of the largest newspapers in Israel - Haaretz. He is the founder and editor-in-chief of the photographic blog on the edition. He is a winner of many photographic awards and nominations, including twice for the Prix Pictet Rewards. His works are...
Francophonie Days in Israel
The Francophonie Days 2022 in Israel took place from March 1 to March 29. They were organized by the French Institute in Israel and the embassies of the member countries of the International Organization of the Francophonie (OIF), accredited in the country.The program traditionally included a film festival, a Francophone science forum, a French dictation competition, and literary debates.With the assistance of the State Institute for Culture-MFA Bulgaria was presented at the film festival with...
The Exhibition "Diplomacy and Art", Part II was Presented at the National Museum of Montenegro
On April 7, 2022 in the Art Gallery "Miodrag Dado Djuric", which is one of the spaces for art and culture at the National Museum in the old capital of Montenegro - Cetinje, was opened the representative exhibition of the rich Art Collection of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria - "Diplomacy and Art", part II. H.E. Dr. Meglena Plugchieva, Ambassador of Bulgaria to Montenegro, opened the exhibition with an exciting congratulation to all guests from the...