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The Embassy of Bulgaria in Washington in joint initiative by diplomatic representations of EU Member States in the USA
On the eve of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, the Heads of the Missions of the EU member states and the EU Delegation in Washington donated a collection of 28 books to the Library of Congress, one from each EU member state and one from the EU Delegation. The books are in English, each accompanied by a message from the Head of Mission. At the ceremony at the Library of Congress on 4 June, the Bulgarian Embassy was represented by Ms. Stefka Yovcheva, Chargé...
The State Institute for Culture is a partner of the International Forum "Cultural Routes - Bulgaria 2026" in Plovdiv
On 11 and 12 June, the Boris Hristov House of Culture in Plovdiv will host a the international forum “Cultural Routes – Bulgaria 2026.” The initiative is organized by the Center for Excellence “Heritage BG” and aims to showcase Bulgaria’s potential for full participation in the Council of Europe’s Cultural Routes program. The two-day program includes panel discussions focusing on opportunities for Bulgaria’s participation in the Council of...
Upcoming 6th Edition of the Asian Festival in Sofia, 13-14 June, South Park II
The sixth edition of the Asian Festival in Sofia will take place on 13 and 14 June at South Park II. As in previous years, the State Institute for Culture to the Minister of Foreign Affairs is an institutional partner of the event, which in 2026 is being held under the motto “Together in Friendship and Harmony.” The two-day programme features a variety of cultural events, including concerts, dance and theater performances, and literary presentations. Partaking countries will have...
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 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 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....
On occasion of the National Day of Bulgaria, the photographic exhibition "Ancient Treasures of Bulgaria" was presented in Strasbourg, Bratislava and Yerevan
On occasion of the National Day of Bulgaria, on 3rd March the Embassies of the Republic of Bulgaria to the Slovak Republic and to Armenia and the Permanent Representation of the Republic of Bulgaria to the Council of Europe in Strasbourg presented the photographic exhibition "Ancient Treasures of Bulgaria". The exhibiion is courtesy of a scientific team from the Institute of Balkan Studies with a Centre for Thracology at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, with Senior Assistant Professor Dr....
The State Institute for Culture in partnership with the 11-th edition of the "Master of Art" Film Festival
For a sixth consecutive year, the State Institute for Culture will be an institutional partner of the Master of Art Film Festival, which will be held from 6th to 26th February 2026. The program presents documentaries dedicated to art in all its forms, and brings to life the stories and works of names such as Michelangelo Buonarroti, Erik Satie, Caravaggio, Titian, Haruki Murakami, Dante Alighieri, Piero della Francesca and many more. The 11th edition of festival includes screenings in a number...
"METROrhythmic Reflections" Exhibition by House Museum "Pancho Vladigerov" at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
In 2025, the State Institute for Culture at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs signed a cooperation agreement with House Museum "Pancho Vladigerov". On this occasion, we present the exhibition "METROrhythmic Reflections", which is on display in the exhibition space of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The exhibition “METROrhythmic Reflections” was created in 2024, the year marking 125 years since the birth of Pancho Vladigerov. The House Museum “Pancho Vladigerov” team...