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The Group Exhibition "Eco-Consciousness" Presents Contemporary Artists from 8 Countries
The State Institute for Culture under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria presents the international exhibition "Eco-Consciousness", organized in partnership with the Bulgarian Cultural and Information Center in Skopje. The exhibition will be opened in the Mission Gallery in Sofia on November 12, 2024 and will be available for viewing until January 10, 2025. The selected visual works by the curator and art critic Dr. Ana Frangovska, included in the exhibition, were...
International Photography Exhibition "National Dress: Source of Pride and Heritage" was Opened at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria
The international photographic exhibition "National Dress: Source of Pride and Heritage", organized by the Global Network for Public Diplomacy (GPDNet) – Doha, Qatar, was officially presented at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria today. A special greeting to the guests was made by Deputy Minister Nevyana Miteva, who emphasized the importance of such projects in the field of cultural and public diplomacy and greeted the guests, who were H.E. Mrs. Fahad Ibrahim...
Presentation of the Book and Project "The Female Face of Ukrainian Diplomacy: Essays, Memories and Interviews"
On October 28, 2024, at 4:00 p.m., the new edition "The Female Face of Ukrainian Diplomacy: Essays, Memories and Interviews" will be presented in the "Mission" gallery in Sofia. The book, which will be released in August 2024, is dedicated to the significant role of women in Ukrainian diplomacy from 1917 to the present day. Particular attention is paid to their contribution during Ukraine's current struggle against Russian aggression. The publication is part of the project "The Female Face of...
The Book "Stories from Three Continents" Brought Together the Diplomatic Community
On October 21, 2024, the gallery "Mission" at the State Institute for Culture hosted the premiere of the book "Stories from Three Continents. Wives of Diplomats Share Their Stories." The event, part of the "Writing Diplomats" program, attracted a wide audience, including representatives of the diplomatic and cultural elite of the country. The book gathers the personal stories of six wives of Bulgarian diplomats, who share their experiences and impressions from life in different parts of the...
International Photography Exhibition "National Dress: Source of Pride and Heritage" Opens at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria
The State Institute for Culture at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria presents the international photography exhibition "National Dress: Source of Pride and Heritage," organized by the Global Public Diplomacy Network (GPDNet). The official vernissage of the exhibition will be on October 24, 2024, and will be open to visitors until January 12, 2025. This remarkable showcase highlights the beauty and cultural significance of traditional costumes from 17 member countries...
International Conference “Cultural Diplomacy and the Balkans: Achievements and Challenges in The Present Time”
The Institute of Balkan Studies & Centre of Thracology at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences with the support of the Ministry of Culture and in institutional partnership with the State Institute for Culture to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the National Gallery organizes an international conference “Cultural Diplomacy and the Balkans: Achievements and challenges in the present time”. The event will take place on October 23, 2024 in the Panoramic Hall of the National Gallery...
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...