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Initiatives of the State Institute for Culture in the Month of Francophonie
March is the Month of Francophonie – a time to celebrate the richness of the French language and culture, as well as the cultural exchange between the countries that share these values. Bulgaria joined the Francophonie Community as a full member in 1993, and the State Institute for Culture under the Minister of Foreign Affairs actively participates in the celebration of this month, organizing and supporting a number of significant events that emphasize the importance of cultural...
The Jury of the Master of Art Film Festival Announced the Winners of the 2025 Awards
The Master of Art festival, dedicated to documentary art cinema, for the tenth time in a row honored the best films that reveal different aspects of the art world. The event gathered its loyal audience this time again, offering a diverse selection of films that cover different genres: fine arts, photography, architecture, dance, music and more. This year the State Institute for Cultura under the Minister of Foreign Affairs’ award for the best Bulgarian documentary about art was awarded...
Opening of the Exhibition "Morocco in Pictures" on the Occasion of the Month of Francophonie
On the occasion of the International Day of Francophonie, which is celebrated on March 20, on March 10, the exhibition "Morocco in Pictures" with photographs of students from the 9th French Language School "Alphonse de Lamartine" was opened in the exhibition space on the ground floor of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The photographs in the exhibition were taken during a trip of students to Morocco to participate in the international festival FICAP. The official guests at the event were H.E....
The 10th General Assembly of the Global Public Diplomacy Network (GPDNet) was held in Doha, Qatar
The State Institute for Culture under the Minister of Foreign Affairs participated in the 10th General Assembly of the Global Public Diplomacy Network (GPDNet), which was held from 24 to 27 February at the Katara Cultural Village in Doha, the State of Qatar. The international forum brought together over 80 representatives from 27 countries and provided an opportunity for important discussions and exchange of ideas and experience in the field of cultural and public diplomacy. The State...
The Exhibition “Ancient Treasures of Bulgaria” Gathered a Large Audience in Prague
The gallery at the Bulgarian Cultural Institute in Prague was filled with many guests during the opening of the documentary exhibition "Ancient treasures of Bulgaria", specially translated into Czech. Official guests of the opening were H.E. Dancho Michev, Ambassador of Bulgaria to the Czech Republic, the Consul of Turkey in Prague Mr. Vulkan, Czech guests and compatriots. The exhibition was prepared by a team of the Institute of Balkan Studies with the Center for Thracology at the Bulgarian...
The Exhibition “Bulgaria and Mosaics” Visits the Episcopal Basilica of Philippopolis, Plovdiv
From February 8 to April 2, 2025, the documentary exhibition “Bulgaria and Mosaics” from the program of the State Institute for Culture “Traveling Exhibitions” will be exhibited at the Episcopal Basilica of Philippopolis, Plovdiv. The exhibition, created by the Balkan Heritage Foundation in cooperation with Bulgarian museums and organizations, presents the remarkable mosaic heritage of Bulgaria, which covers periods from Antiquity to the present day. 26 panels will be...
The Mobile Exhibition "Ancient Treasures of Bulgaria" Visits Prague
At the invitation of the Bulgarian Cultural Institute in Prague on February 12, 2025, the documentary exhibition "Ancient Treasures of Bulgaria", which has been translated into Czech, will be opened. The exhibition was prepared by a team of the Institute of Balkan Studies with the Center for Thracology at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, as part of the National Scientific Program "Development of Bulgarian Studies Abroad" and is implemented and presented in the programs of Bulgarian...
For a Fifth Consecutive Year the State Institute for Culture Support the Master of Art Film Festival
In 2025, the Master of Art film festival, dedicated to documentary art cinema, celebrates its 10th anniversary. In the period from February 7 to 27, fans of the seventh art in Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna and Stara Zagora will have the opportunity to enjoy 50 impressive films. The festival will open on February 7 at the Lumiere cinema with the French film My Way, which will also kick off the regional editions in Plovdiv and Varna on February 13. The program includes international competition titles...
The Exhibition "Memory And Posters" in Ruse Marks the International Day in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust
On January 27, 2025, the exhibition "Memory and Posters" presented by the State Institute for Culture will be opened at the Regional History Museum - Ruse. The official opening of the exhibition is scheduled for 6 p.m., and an hour before that an open discussion will be held on the topic of Holocaust memory, the historical and moral aspects of the events of 80 years ago. The presentation at the museum is dedicated to the International Day in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust and the 80th...
A Painting by Nikola Tanev from the Art Collection of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs – a Highlight of the Exhibition “Acqua Alta”
On December 13, 2024, the exhibition “Acqua Alta. History of Bulgarian National Participations in the Venice Biennale 1910 – 2024” was opened at the Kapana Gallery in Plovdiv. The event marks 114 years since the first Bulgarian participation in the oldest and most prestigious world art forum, tracing the development of Bulgarian art and its manifestations in the context of culture, politics and society over the years. The State Institute for Culture participates in the...
20 Years State Institute for Culture
In 2025, the State Institute for Culture under the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria celebrates its 20th anniversary. Founded on June 6, 2005 by a decree of the Council of Ministers, the Institute began its journey into the world of culture and diplomacy with the opening of the first outdoor park - the Sculpture Park in the courtyard of the Ministry. During these two decades, the State Institute for Culture has managed to establish itself as a key factor in the...
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...