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New York-Based Architect Picked to Design Bulgarian Louvre

Yanko Apostolov, a Bulgarian architect, living in New York, has been selected as winner in the public tender for the new museum complex in the capital Sofia, known as the Bulgarian Louvre, the culture ministry announced.

Society » Culture | September 17, 2010, Friday // 16:02 | Viewed: 7473

Berlin Awards Bulgarian-Born Artist Christo

Bulgarian-born artist Christo sprang a nice surprise in Berlin when he turned up at the Goldene Henne Media Awards ceremony at the Friedrichstadt Palace.

Society » Culture | September 17, 2010, Friday // 14:21 | Viewed: 3397

Bulgarian Culture Festival to Take Over London in November

A major festival of the Bulgarian culture will be held in London in November.

Society » Culture | September 15, 2010, Wednesday // 17:35 | Viewed: 2385

Bulgarian Designer to Gather Politicians at Fashion Show

A fashion show of the popular Bulgarian designer Zheni Zhivkova is expected to gather the political elite from the country, as well as representatives of diplomatic missions.

Society » Culture | September 13, 2010, Monday // 13:48 | Viewed: 3720

Bulgaria Celebrates 120th Years of Opera Tradition

Bulgaria is set to mark the 120th anniversary since the establishment of operatic art in the country with a series of events.

Society » Culture | September 12, 2010, Sunday // 10:43 | Viewed: 2854

Bulgaria's Gabrovo Hosts International Crafts Fair

The eight annual international crafts fair opens Saturday at the ethnographic complex "Etara," near Bulgaria's central city of Gabrovo.

Society » Culture | September 4, 2010, Saturday // 12:05 | Viewed: 3100

Degas' Plastic Work Displayed at Bulgarian National Gallery

The Bulgarian National Art Gallery in Sofia is hosting an exhibition of what is said to be a significant part of Edgar Degas' sculptural oeuvre.

Society » Culture | September 2, 2010, Thursday // 15:43 | Viewed: 7605

'Bulgaria in Brilliance' Photo Exhibit Shown in Sofia

A new open-air photo exhibit dedicated to Bulgaria's culture was opened in downtown Sofia Monday.

Society » Culture | September 1, 2010, Wednesday // 20:03 | Viewed: 1992

Bulgaria's Military Academy to Host Opera Nights

Citizens and guests of the Bulgarian capital will be able to enjoy for three nights Leo Delibes' opera “Lakme” in the park of the G.S.Rakovski National Military Academy in September.

Society » Culture | August 31, 2010, Tuesday // 14:26 | Viewed: 3592

Bulgaria's Varna to Host Film Festival 'Golden Rose' in Oct

The 29th edition of the festival for Bulgarian feature film "Golden Rose" will be held October 2-8 in the Black Sea city of Varna.

Society » Culture | August 30, 2010, Monday // 12:49 | Viewed: 3014

Thousands Venerate St. John the Baptist in Sozopol

Thousands came to Sozopol, where relics of St. John the Baptist were recently uncovered, on the day the Eastern Orthodox Church marks St. John’s martyr death.

Society » Culture | August 29, 2010, Sunday // 13:58 | Viewed: 3314

Bulgarians Celebrate Poetry in Sofia Park

Bulgarian poets are staging Sunday afternoon and night the third Sofia Poetics festival, reading out their work amongst music performances in Sofia's Borisova Gradina park.

Society » Culture | August 29, 2010, Sunday // 12:51 | Viewed: 2643

Bulgaria's Sozopol Launches Traditional Apollonia Fest

Bulgaria's traditional Apollonia Festival of Arts launches its 26th edition in the southern Black Sea resort town of Sozopol on Saturday.

Society » Culture | August 28, 2010, Saturday // 09:19 | Viewed: 1944

International Film Festival to Begin in Bulgaria's Varna

The 18th edition of the International Film Festival "Love is Folly" will begin Friday in the Bulgarian Black Sea city of Varna.

Society » Culture | August 27, 2010, Friday // 18:36 | Viewed: 2587

Bulgaria's Sozopol to Host Traditional Apollonia Fest

Bulgaria's traditional Apollonia Festival of Arts will launch is 26th edition in the southern Black Sea resort town of Sozopol Saturday.

Society » Culture | August 26, 2010, Thursday // 20:48 | Viewed: 2281

Bulgarian Director Living His Dream to Film with Laetitia Casta

The Bulgarian director Kamen Kalev has stated that it is a dream come true to make a film with French top model and actress Laetitia Casta.

Society » Culture | August 16, 2010, Monday // 17:41 | Viewed: 5091

Bulgarian Pilgrims Hail Mary at Rila Monastery

Thousands of believers flocked to Bulgaria's famed Rila Monastery to celebrate the great Christian Orthodox holiday Dormition of the Holy Mother of God.

Society » Culture | August 15, 2010, Sunday // 20:14 | Viewed: 3021

Bulgaria Venerates Dormition of Mary

Sunday is Dormition of the Holy Mother of God, one of the greatest Christian Orthodox holidays, that brings together many believers.

Society » Culture | August 15, 2010, Sunday // 10:27 | Viewed: 2925

Christo's Arkansas River Project Falls on Stony Ground in Colorado

The Bureau of Land Management in the American state of Colorado has proposed modifications of a large-scale artistic project of Bulgarian-born artist Christo along the Arkansas River.

Society » Culture | August 13, 2010, Friday // 16:28 | Viewed: 19682

Bulgaria Celebrates Traditional Crafts in Oreshak Village

The yearly fair of traditional crafts started Friday in the village of Oreshak nearby Troyan on the footholds of the Stara Planina mountains.

Society » Culture | August 13, 2010, Friday // 15:48 | Viewed: 2528

US Rapper Everlast Cancels Performance at Spirit of Burgas

The US rapper Everlast has canceled his participation in the Bulgarian summer music festival Spirit of Burgas, the organizers have announced.

Society » Culture | August 13, 2010, Friday // 14:35 | Viewed: 2975
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