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Presentation of the Exhibition "Light of the Letters" in the Province of Ontario on the Occasion of March 3
The exhibition „Light of the Letters“ was presented for the second time in the Greater Toronto area. At the initiative of the Consulate General of the Republic of Bulgaria in Toronto, the exhibition was opened to the public in the days around our National Holiday March 3 at the largest museum in the province of Ontario - Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum - https://regionofwaterloomuseums.ca/en/visit /ken-seiling-waterloo-region-museum-doon-heritage-village.aspx. The originally...
Celebrating the National Holiday of Bulgaria in Minsk
The exhibition "Miraculous Icons and Holy Relics of the Balkans" was part of the events marking the National Holiday by the Embassy of the Republic of the Republic of Bulgaria in Minsk.Part of the exposition is exhibited in the hall of the House of Friendship. Some of the panels are displayed in the lobby of the embassy building.
Opening of an Exhibition of the State Institute for Culture in Sarajevo on the Occasion of the National Holiday of the Republic of Bulgaria
On the occasion of the National Holiday of the Republic of Bulgaria, on March 3, 2022 in the Historical Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Sarajevo was opened the exhibition "Sboryanovo - nature and monuments, gods and people", which was realized with the special assistance of the State Institute for Culture to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria. The event was attended by the TEU Chief in Sarajevo, Ambassador Johan Zatler, the NATO Chief of Staff in Bosnia...
Congratulatory video on the occasion of March 3 - National Holiday of the Republic of Bulgaria
On the occasion of the upcoming National holiday of Bulgaria, March 3, the State Cultural Institute under the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the State Folklore Ensemble "Philip Kutev" send a greeting video to all Bulgarians and friends of Bulgaria around the world.The video presents performancesfrom the repertoire of the Folklore Ensamble "Philip Kutev" and it is part of the partnership between the two institutions, and on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the ensemble.
The Bulgarian Martenitsa will be Among the First Exhibits in the New Building of the National Council of Nigeria for Arts and Culture
Ambassador Yordanov visited the National Council of Arts and Culture of Nigeria at the invitation of the Director General of the institution Otunba Ramsue. During the conversation, the possibilities for more active cooperation in order to mutually promote the cultural and historical heritage of the two countries were discussed. On the occasion of March 1, Ambassador Yordanov presented the General Director Otunba Ramsue with a Bulgarian martenitsa and briefly presented the message of this...
Opening of the STREICH exhibition of the Bulgarian sculptor Todor Todorov in Brussels
On the occasion of the National Day of the Republic of Bulgaria March 3, the STREICH exhibition of the prominent Bulgarian sculptor Todor Todorov will be inaugurated at the Brigit Art Gallery in Brussels, Belgium. Todor Todorov is known for his monumental works of art in parks and urban environments, as well as for exhibitions of easel sculpture at home and abroad. He creates kinetic works, water-powered sculptures and series of sundials. There are several joint projects with sculptors from...
EUNIC Statement on Events in Ukraine
The EU Network of European Cultural Institutes - EUNIC has adopted a declaration on the aggression against Ukraine, describing it as a drastic and unprovoked attack on democracy. Solidarity was expressed with Ukrainian colleagues and the country's people. EUNIC's work as a network of organizations involved in the development of international cultural relations relies on building dialogue and peaceful global order. “Our Ukrainian partners in the cultural sector are deeply...
Online Meeting "Cultural Cooperation in the Programs of Diplomatic Missions and EUNIC"
On February 24, 2022, the State Institute for Culture under the Minister of Foreign Affairs held an online meeting "Cultural Cooperation, EUNIC and the Programs of Foreign Missions", which discussed the possibility of activating the participation of Bulgarian diplomatic missions in the Association's projects. The director of the State Institute for Culture Snezhana Yoveva-Dimitrova welcomed the participants in the meeting. Yavor Koynakov, chief expert...
A Team from the State Institute for Culture Paid a Working Visit to the Town of Bitola, Northern Macedonia
On February 22-23 in the town of Bitola a working visit of the Director of the State Institute for Culture Mrs. Snezhana Yoveva took place at the invitation of the Consulate General of Bulgaria in the Republic of Macedonia. The purpose of the visit was related to important talks with the Consul General of Bulgaria in Bitola Mr. Dimitar Ivanov on the occasion of the completion of the reconstruction of the representative premises in the building and the need to...
The Embassy of Bulgaria in Madrid and the Municipality of Madrid will Cooperate on Joint Cultural Initiatives
On February 14, Ambassador Alexei Andreev met with the Mayor of Madrid, José Luis Martínez-Almeida, at the Sibeles Palace, one of the most recognizable buildings in the Spanish capital. During the talks, which took place in a warm friendly atmosphere, the very good bilateral relations at all levels were highlighted, as well as the contribution of the large Bulgarian community to the development of the Autonomous Region of Madrid. Ambassador Andreev presented a project of the...
Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding for the Implementation of the First EUNIC Cluster Project in Pakistan
The Ambassador of Bulgaria in Islamabad Irena Gancheva participated in the MoU signing ceremony for the first ever project of the EUNIC Cluster in Pakistan - „Heritage Live - Music of Pakistan“. The event, which was held at the Residence of the Austrian Ambassador in Islamabad on 10 February 2022, was attended by Heads of Mission and diplomats from EUMS embassies and the EU Delegation, as well as by representatives of Pakistani partner institutions. The first ever...
Participation of a Bulgarian Theater Troupe in the Prestigious Iranian International Theater Festival
In the period February 6-11, 2022, the Azaryan Theater formation at the National Palace of Culture and the Den Gray Foundation participated in the international panel of the 40th anniversary Iranian Fajr Theater Festival. The troupe, consisting of sixteen prominent Bulgarian artists such as Dobrin Dosev, Velislav Pavlov, Zhana Rasheva, Sevar Ivanov, Ralitsa Stoyanova, Vasil Ryahov, Rosen Mihailov, musician Marina Velikova and NBU students, was in Tehran at the festival's invitation....
БЪЛГРАСКИТЕ ПАМЕТНИЦИ ПОД ЗАКРИЛА НА ЮНЕСКО ГОСТУВАТ В РУСЕ
Пътуващата фототипна експозиция „Българските паметници под закрилата на ЮНЕСКО“ бе представена в зала „Русе“ на Регионален исторически музей от проф. Николай Неновх, директор на музея и г-жа Снежана Йовева, директор на Държавния културен институт към министъра на външните работи (ДКИ). Проектът е реализиран от ДКИс експертната подкрепа на Националната комисия за ЮНЕСКО в Министерството на външните работи, по повод отбелязването през изминалата година на 65 години...
The Winter Online Edition of MASTER OF ART with an Exclusive Selection of Art Documentaries from the 10th to the 28th of February
The Documentary Film Festival, dedicated to all fields of art, has started its seventh edition. In the period from 10 to 28 February 2022 on the platform Neterra.TV + will be able to watch over 30 full-length and short titles included in the MASTER OF ART, of which DKI is a traditional partner. The productions, many of which are works of art in themselves, will be available online at any time from anywhere in the country. The selection of feature films includes 10 premiere titles and 10...
The Bulgarian Embassy in Albania has Become a Full Member of the EUNIC Cluster in Tirana
The Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Albania has officially joined the cluster of the Association of European National Institutes for Culture (EUNIC) in Tirana. Membership became possible by virtue of a mandate granted by the State Institute for Culture to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria, which is a full representative of our country in EUNIC. At the end of 2020, the Embassy joined as an associate member of the EUNIC cluster in Tirana, whose project for the...
On February 7, at the Mission Gallery, Deputy Foreign Minister Irena Dimitrova and Spanish Ambassador to Bulgaria Alejandro Polanco Mata opened the Longest Journey exhibition, dedicated to the first tour of the earth 5 centuries ago. The exhibition was initiated by the Spanish Embassy in Sofia, in partnership with the State Cultural Institute under the Minister of Foreign Affairs. Deputy Minister Irena Dimitrova stressed the traditionally excellent relations between Bulgaria and Spain,...