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Zoran Mishe’s exhibition Borba/Kampf opens at the Bulgarian Cultural Institute in Berlin

The exhibition Borba (Struggle)/ Kampf by graphic artist Zoran Mishe opens at the Bulgarian Cultural Institute in Berlin on 14 March. It is a sequel to the initiative by the Cultural Institute in Berlin, the National School of Fine Art Iliya..

published on 3/14/24 2:03 PM

Bulgarian children’s art school wins prizes at UNESCO contest

Children from the art school Kolorit in Pleven were awarded at the 31 st international visual arts contest organized by the UNESCO centre in Troyes, France. The theme this year is “The Olympic Games in painting and drawing: From ancient..

published on 3/13/24 10:21 AM

We mark 125 years since the birth of composer Pancho Vladigerov

The great Bulgarian composer, musician, conductor and teacher Pancho Vladigerov was born on 13 March 1899 in Zurich. He wrote numerous works in various genres - opera, ballet, symphonic music, piano concertos, etc. He founded the Bulgarian..

published on 3/13/24 7:10 AM

A museum in the Rhodopes tells the story of the bagpipe

A sculptural composition in the Rhodope village of Shiroka Laka praises the local bagpipers and singers, famous in all parts of Bulgaria and abroad. It is called "The Bagpiper". Recently, a novel of the same name was presented in Shiroka Laka. The..

published on 3/10/24 9:05 AM

Johana Trayanova uses photographic techniques to present women as love, protection and... a drug

In order to express the diversity of women's essence, visual artist Johanna Trayanova uses botanical shapes, which she recreates with photographic skills. Her narration is allegorical – it draws the viewer in, making them an active..

published on 3/8/24 7:45 AM

Zachary Karabashliev to present his latest novel "A Wound" in Vienna

Tonight at 6.30pm, acclaimed Bulgarian writer Zachary Karabashliev will present his latest novel "A Wound" at the Bulgarian Cultural Institute "Haus Wittgenstein" in the Austrian capital, Vienna. The novel is largely based on war documents, soldiers'..

published on 3/7/24 7:30 AM

50 Bulgarians from Bosilegrad arrive in Sofia to celebrate and attend a concert on Liberation Day

The Bosilegrad association "GLAS" (meaning "voice" - ed.) is celebrating eleven years since its foundation and seven years of the portal "Glaspress" with a one-day trip to Sofia on March 2. A total of 50 friends and partners of the association will..

published on 3/2/24 8:05 AM

Bulgarian Cinema Week in Berlin marks Liberation Day 

The Week of Bulgarian Cinema is in full swing in Berlin. The event is hosted by the Bulgarian Cultural Centre in the German capital.  It is dedicated to Bulgaria's National Day - March 3 - and the 145th anniversary of the establishment of..

published on 3/1/24 3:48 PM

Bulgarian & American exhibition in Baton Rouge

Yordan Ivanov, one of the most successful Bulgarian artists in America , who works for America's biggest carnival, Mardi Gras, has undertaken an unusual experiment - he curates an art exhibition in a gym . The venue is a space that is part of the..

published on 2/28/24 2:36 PM

Kaval Park - an incredible story of a Russian-American’s journey to Bulgaria

''I wish that more Bulgarians would start appreciating their culture and country without waiting for foreigners to appreciate them first’’. These words belong to Alexander Eppler, an American of Russian descent who calls himself a Bulgarianophile...

published on 2/23/24 12:02 PM