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The exhibition "Connectedness" is on display at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
On May 18, the exhibition “Connectedness” was presented at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as part of the cultural program accompanying the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP). It is a key political framework for building trust, cooperation, and good-neighborly relations among participants in Southeast Europe (SEE), and over the course of its existence, it has established itself as a major regional platform for dialogue. On July 1, 2025, the Republic of Bulgaria assumed...
Unveiling of the catalogue "At the heart of Europe" at the Representation of the European Commission in Sofia
On 21st May at the Representation of the European Commission in Sofia, the State Institute for Culture to the Minister of Foreign Affairs unveiled is most recent catalogue, "At the heart of Europe". The catalogue reflects on two decades of work and care for the promotion and preservation of Bulgaria’s cultural and artistic heritage. In his welcome speech, a.i. Director of the State Institute for Culture moderator of the event Mr. Yavor Koynakov underlined the question of how Bulgarian...
The exhibition "Bulgaria A Bird's-Eye View" was presented in New York
On occasion of 6 May – Bulgarian Army Day and feast of Saint George and 24 May, celebrating Bulgarian language, the Cyrillic alphabet and Saints Cyril and Methodius, the exhibition “Bulgaria A Bird’s-Eye View” was presented in New York. The opening at the Permanent Mission of Bulgaria to the UN was attended by ambassadors of UN member states, representatives of the UN Secretariat, and members of the Bulgarian community, and was hosted by Ambassador Gergana...
Bulgaria was the guest of honour at the 15th edition of the FINI International Film Festival in Mexico
On occasion of Bulgaria being the guest of honour at the 15th edition of the FINI International Film Festival at the Autonomous University of Hidalgo, Mexico, the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Mexico organized a series of cultural and artistic events, including screenings of six Bulgarian films provided by the State Institute for Culture to the Minister of Foreign Affairs. Among the highlights of the festival were the presentation of the traveling exhibition from the DCI program...
On occasion of Europe Day, the Consulate General of the Republic of Bulgaria in Valencia presented the exhibition "Bulgaria from a Bird's Eye View"
On occasion of Europe Day, on 4th May the Consulate General of the Republic of Bulgaria in Valencia organised the international conference “The European Union Today and Tomorrow”. The event was co-organized by the Consulate General of the Republic of Romania and the Consulate of the Republic of Lithuania in Valencia, in partnership with the University of Valencia, and was accompanied by the exhibition “Bulgaria from a Bird’s Eye View” provided by the State...
On occasion of the 150th anniversary of the April Uprising, the Union of Bulgarian Composers has published a new collection of songs
20th April marked the 150th anniversary of the April Uprising. On occasion of this anniversary, the Union of Bulgarian Composers has published a new collection titled “Revival Songs,” which contains nine traditional Bulgarian songs dedicated to the importance and glory of late 19th century Bulgarian history. With this publication, the Union of Bulgarian Composers aims to contribute to the development of Bulgarian statehood, the preservation of national memory, and the integration...
On Occasion of the Month of Francophonie, The Bulgarian Documentary Film "Sylvie Vartan. From Love" was Presented In Amman, Jordan
On 23rd April, on occasion of Month of Francophonie, the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Amman, Jordan organized a screening of the documentary film "Sylvie Vartan. From Love" with the assistance of the State Institute for Culture under the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria and the Association of Jordanian Students Graduated in Bulgaria. In his welcome speech, the Ambassador of Bulgaria H. E. Mr. Metin Kazak spoke about the life and art of Sylvie Vartan. Sylvie...
The State Institute for Culture took part in a EUNIC Mobility Exchange Scheme in Prague
As part of the EUNIC Mobility Scheme of the Association of European National Institutes for Culture - EUNIC, last week Ms. Ekaterina Stamboliyska, Chief Expert at the State Institute for Culture under the Minister of Foreign Affairs partook in a regular meeting of the EUNIC cluster in Prague. The program is part of the EUNIC Mobility Scheme initiative, which launched in 2019 in line with the network’s aim to promote the exchange of experience and ideas among the individual clusters and...
The opening of the exhibition "National Dress: A Source of Pride and Heritage" took place at the Regional Ethnographic Museum in Plovdiv
On 21st April, the opening of the exhibition “National Dress: A Source of Pride and Heritage” took place at the Regional Ethnographic Museum in Plovdiv. The exhibition is presented in cooperation with the State Institute for Culture under the Minister of Foreign Affairs. This is the fourth time the photographic collection has been displayed in Bulgaria, and will remain in Plovdiv until 15th May. The opening was attended by the director of the Regional Ethnographic Museum –...
The Bulgarian Documentary Film “Sylvie Vartan: Out of Love” Was Presented in Tunisia
The Bulgarian documentary film “Sylvie Vartan: Out of Love” was presented in Tunisia as part of the CinéF Francophone Film Festival, which traditionally takes place in April at the French Cultural Institute in the Tunisian capital. The screening is organized by the Bulgarian Embassy in Tunisia with the assistance of the State Institute for Culture under the Minister of Foreign Affairs. This year’s edition of the festival presents 15 films from 14 countries, and for the...
The exhibition "National Dress: a Source of Pride and Heritage" to be Presented in Plovdiv
The exhibition "National Dress: a Source of Pride and Heritage" will be presented in Plovdiv. The opening will take place on 21st April at 6:00 PM in the Great Hall of the Plovdiv Regional Ethnographic Museum. This is the fourth time the collection is being shown in Bulgaria. So far, the exhibition has visited Sofia, Burgas and Gabrovo. Its unveiling took place in May 2024 at the 9th GPDNet General Assembly in Doha, Qatar, in partnership with 17 Member States of the organization, including...
The State Institute for Culture Hosted Its First EUNIC-Sofia Cluster Meeting
The Mission Gallery to the State Institute for Culture hosted a work meeting of the EUNIC Sofia cluster. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Kirsten Hackenbroch, Director of the Goethe-Institut Bulgaria and of the EUNIC-Sofia cluster. The meeting discussed prospects for cooperation between cultural institutes and foreign embassies in Bulgaria, together with local partners, for the upcoming calendar year. The meeting was also attended by Ms. Pepa Peneva from the Open Space Foundation, as well as Ms....
The Bulgarian Film "From Cremona to Cremona" by director Maria Averina Was Shown in Kassel, Germany
As part of the “International Weeks Against Racism” in Kassel, held under the motto “100% Human Dignity. Together Against Racism and Right-Wing Extremism”, the film “From Cremona to Cremona” by Bulgarian director Maria Averina was presented on March 22, 2026 in Kassel, Germany. Its screening abroad has been made possible with the support of the State Institute for Culture to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the General Consulate of the Republic of...
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria celebrates Francophonie Month with an exhibition and a seminar dedicated to empowering women
On the occasion of Francophonie Month, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the State Institute for Culture under the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the “Public Donation Fund – Sliven” Foundation presented the collective exhibition “Strong Women”. The exhibition presents works by participants in the “Confident and Successful – Professional Perspectives for Vulnerable Women in Sliven” project, which has received funding from the 6thedition of the...
On the occasion of Francophonie Month, the Bulgarian film “Because I Love Bad Weather” was presented in Dublin
The Alliance Française in Dublin hosted a screening of Bulgarian feature film “Because I Love Bad Weather” (Bulgaria, 2024, 100’) by author and director Yana Lekarska. The screening, which has been made possible by the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Dublin with the assistance of the State Institute for Culture under the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria, is part of this year’s edition of the “Dublin Francophonie Film Festival...
The Exhibition “Bulgaria and the Mosaics” Was Presented in Norway
The Embassy of Bulgaria in Norway presented the exhibition “Bulgaria and the Mosaics”. The collection was unveiled at the concert “From Norway to Bulgaria with the Sulberg Brass Band”, organised by Bulgarian musician Mr. Georgi Delchev. in the town of Møndalen on March 15. This is the second time the exhibition has been shown in Norway, the first being in 2024. As per the words of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Bulgaria to the...