The traveling phototype exposition “The UNESCO listed world heritage sites in Bulgaria” was arranged in the History Museum in Ruse. It consists of 7 wall panels with prints of photographs of the seven sites that represent the cultural heritage of..
The Councilor of the United States Department of State Derek Chollet visited Sofia, together with a delegation of high-ranking officials, BTA informs. Derek Chollet’s visit to Bulgaria is a continuation of the bilateral strategic dialogue..
A valuable donation was received by the Historical Museum in the town of Chiprovtsi in Northwestern Bulgaria. Timothy and Penelope Hayes - an American family couple who collect and study antique carpets made in the Balkans - donated to the museum..
On Christmas Eve lean dishes and ritual bread with a coin are served and on Christmas - meat dishes predominate. Even in the times of food deliveries and fast food, preparation for the holiday table remain an integral part of the festive spirit...
The so-called "visoko" multipart folk singing from the villages of Dolen and Satovcha, Blagoevgrad region, South-western Bulgaria, has been listed by UNESCO as part of the world's intangible cultural heritage. The decision was made at the 16th session..
The world-famous opera singer Placido Domingo is a special guest at the first international forum "Culture and business - together in the digital world", which takes place on August 30 in Sofia . The forum presents the new opportunities for..
On August 6, the Orthodox Church celebrates the Holy Transfiguration of our Lord Jesus Christ (Preobrazhenie Gospodne). In Bulgaria this is a very widely celebrated religious feast as many churches bear the name of this feast. Among..
Bulgaria’s caretaker Minister of Culture Professor Velislav Minekov and North Macedonia ’s Minister of Culture Professor Irena Stefoska met in Sofia. The p reservation of cultural heritage is a priority for Bulgaria and North Macedonia and the..
A special police task force must protect the immovable and movable cultural heritage in Bulgaria , this country’s caretaker Minister of Culture Professor Velislav Minekov said at a briefing . The new task force should be subordinate to the..
On the occasion of 75 years since the establishment of UNESCO and 65 years since the accession of Bulgaria, the Regional Centre Sofia of UNESCO has announced an international youth competition "Intangible Cultural Heritage: Next Generation" . The prize..
