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Bulgarian Cellist Seals Deal with Celine Dion

Superstar singer Celine Dion has signed on a unique Bulgarian cellist to play in the small string section of the 31 musicians who will be onstage during her new show.

Society » Culture | January 26, 2011, Wednesday // 13:26 | Viewed: 7727

Turkish Director to Make Bulgarian Novel into TV Series

A novel of young Bulgarian author Lyudmila Filipova will be made into a TV series in Turkey.

Society » Culture | January 25, 2011, Tuesday // 19:52 | Viewed: 4638

Bulgarian National Radio Celebrates 76th Anniversary

The Bulgarian National Radio celebrates Tuesday the 76th anniversary since its establishment by a decree of Tsar Boris III.

Society » Culture | January 25, 2011, Tuesday // 10:16 | Viewed: 2422

Bulgaria's 'Eastern Plays' Fails to Make Cut for Oscar

"Eastern Plays", the Bulgarian foreign language Oscar competitor, has not made it for the final shortlist.

Society » Culture | January 21, 2011, Friday // 13:29 | Viewed: 2585

Ethno-Pop Diva Ishtar to Stage 3 Gigs in Bulgaria in 2011

Israeli-born ethno-pop singer Ishtar will stage a third concert in Bulgaria in 2011, the organizers have announced.

Society » Culture | January 17, 2011, Monday // 16:29 | Viewed: 46451

NG Movie on Afghanistan Probed over Illegal Use of Bulgarian Song

The performer of the most popular Bulgarian folk song, which was launched into space in 1977, has initiated a probe into its use in a documentary movie for Afghanistan by National Geographic.

Society » Culture | January 16, 2011, Sunday // 18:12 | Viewed: 2653

2000 Mummers Gather for Kukeri Festival in Southwest Bulgaria

The small southwestern town of Simitli hosted Saturday a huge festival of "kukeri", or mummers, a beloved Bulgarian folklore tradition with roots from Ancient Thrace.

Society » Culture | January 15, 2011, Saturday // 20:21 | Viewed: 12962

Bulgaria Roma Usher in New Year with Heart-Wrenching Songs, Pageants

The Roma minority in Bulgaria are celebrating on Friday the Roma New Year also known as Vassilitsa, the Day of Vassil (Basil) or Bango Vassili (the Lame Basil).

Society » Culture | January 14, 2011, Friday // 08:20 | Viewed: 3210

Bulgarian Roma Prepare for New Year's Eve

All Roma groups in Bulgaria are preparing to celebrate on January 14 the Roma New Year also known as Vassilitsa, the Day of Vassil (Basil) or Bango Vassili (the Lame Basil).

Society » Culture | January 13, 2011, Thursday // 15:33 | Viewed: 3030

Bulgaria Celebrates Cinema Day, Movie Theaters Skip

As Wednesday marks the day of Bulgarian cinema, no Bulgarian movies are being shown in the country's biggest theaters.

Society » Culture | January 13, 2011, Thursday // 13:43 | Viewed: 2492

Ruling GERB Party to Fight for Purity of Bulgarian Language

The Bulgarian language must get once again understandable for all Bulgarians, according to ruling GERB party MP Emil Karanikolov.

Society » Culture | January 11, 2011, Tuesday // 20:23 | Viewed: 1945

Uriah Heep Legend John Lawton Films Bulgarian Cities

English rock musician John Lawton, who is former Uriah Heep vocalist, has arrived to the southern Bulgarian town of Chepelare to continue filming his documentary movies about Bulgarian cities and towns, the local administration announced.

Society » Culture | January 10, 2011, Monday // 12:45 | Viewed: 8039

Bulgaria's Public Libraries Protest Total State Neglect

Bulgaria's network of public libraries has sent an open letter to PM Boyko Borisov, sharply protesting radical cuts and neglect on the part of the state.

Society » Culture | January 8, 2011, Saturday // 16:04 | Viewed: 2453

The Bulgaria 2010 Review: Culture

A number of cultural events marked Bulgaria's public life in 2010.

Society » Culture | January 6, 2011, Thursday // 21:55 | Viewed: 5742

Sofia International Festival Presents 200 Feature Films

The 15th edition of the Sofia International Film Festival will begin March 4 and its program will consist of about 200 feature films, with the main focus being on French cinema, the organizers have announced.

Society » Culture | January 3, 2011, Monday // 17:33 | Viewed: 2455

Bulgarian Artists to Sculpt Snow in Chicago

A Bulgarian team will join an international group of artists to sculpt in snow during the Snow Days festival in Chicago from January 28-30.

Society » Culture | December 31, 2010, Friday // 11:26 | Viewed: 2887

Italy's Culture Minister to Resign Over 'Fatal' Bulgarian Actress

Italian Culture Minister Sando Bondi is about to resign in the next couple of days due to the scandal involving Bulgarian-born actress Michelle Bonev and other issues, according to Italian media.

Society » Culture | December 29, 2010, Wednesday // 17:47 | Viewed: 2773