American Corner at the Veliko Tarnovo University, with the financial support of the US Embassy – Sofia, set up a photo exhibition entitled “America through My Eyes”, part of the eighth edition of our annual student photo contest of the same name. It is a special selection of 33 photographs that display the talents and …
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The Embassy is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the next round of the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) program. This program is one of the preeminent U.S. government-funded exchange programs and is designed to expand communication between the people of the United States and the partner countries in the interest of …
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After September 11: Images from Ground Zero documents the devastation and reconstruction of the World Trade Center. This breathtaking collection of images is the only existing photographic account of the attacks, and Joel Mayerowitz – the only photographer to be given unimpeded access to Ground Zero in the wake of 9/11. Sofia, 1 September 2020 …
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Tsvetomil Ivanov is one of our first Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) program alumni. He spent a year in the United States, and, as an exchange student, where he represented Bulgaria to his host school and family. He’s keeping up the good work even today: while museums were closed due to the health crisis, …
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The Legendary Ingramettes that shook Bulgaria a year ago are “here” for yet another amazing show. The Legendary Igramettes will perform live on our Facebook page on June 6, 9:00 p.m. Don’t miss it!
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Today we celebrate strong, wise, and amazing Bulgarian women. It is Women’s History Month, and what better way to mark the month and International Women’s Day than by honoring traditional Bulgarian nosiyas and the deep traditions that Bulgarian women keep alive. Our Bulgarian colleagues lead the way as we honor and explore Bulgarian culture.
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SOFIA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL is the biggest film festival in Bulgaria. It began in 1997 and attracts more than 85 000 spectators annually. The festival aims to present the best of the contemporary cinema to local audiences and regional Bulgarian and Balkan cinema to international audiences, as well as to encourage cooperation between local and …
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Deadline: October 30th, 2019. The Community Solutions Program (CSP), sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) and implemented by IREX, provides community leaders from around the world with an intensive, professional development exchange program in the United States from August to December 2020. CSP fellows gain valuable experience …
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There will be two free screenings – one in Plovdiv and one in Sofia – of the film Free to Rock, about the music which helped bring down the Berlin Wall and end the Cold War. The producer and writer of the film Doug Yeager will be a special guest to talk about the film and answer …
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Built tessera by tessera, hand in hand, the restored Bishop’s Basilica of Philippopolis reveals stories from the past to inspire future generations. This incredible project restored 2,000 square meters of 4th-6th century mosaics. Chargé d’Affaires Justin Friedman joined the America for Bulgaria Foundation and Plovdiv Municipality yesterday for a preview opening of The Bishop’s Basilica …
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Join us September 4th with enthusiast of the esoteric, curator of culture, Aaron Moulton. Based in Los Angeles, with experience as an art journalist around Europe and America, Moulton is happy to present a lecture titled “The Contemporary Art of Divination” aimed to make us question extraordinary realities. Guest artist and collaborator on this project, L., will …
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Rhine River Ramblers Dixieland Band – part of the United States Army Europe Dixieland Band – will tour Bulgaria giving free concerts from August 30th until September 3rd. All concerts are free and open to the public. Here are the times and venues: Kazanlak – Friday, August 30 – Thracian Tomb Park “Tiulbeto” at 8:00 …
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American Mark Damisch’s piano concerts have taken him to more than 70 countries. This year, for a first time he will perform in Bulgaria. His first concert will be at the pedestrian area of Vitosha Boulevard on August 14th, 7 pm. His second concert will be at “Boris Christoff ” House on August 15th, 6 …
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U.S. Embassy Sofia is proud to support the week long creative writing workshop – CapitaLiterature organized by the Elizabeth Kostova Foundation. The workshop is organized for 11th consecutive time, focusing on the contemporary immigrant literature. The schedule of CapitaLiterature is designed to meet the needs of both young generation and professional audience. Literary artists from …
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An Embassy team just enjoyed the heavenly voices of the Legendary Ingramettes with Sherman Holmes performing live at the American College in Sofia. Next they will be in Vratsa (on May 22nd, at the City Concert Hall, 6 p.m.), Pleven (May 23rd, at the Catholic Church, 7 p.m.) and Sofia (May 24th, NDK’s Lumiere Lidl …
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Opening: Tuesday, April 23, 6.30 p.m. Sofia City Art Gallery Sofia 1000, 1 “Gen. Gurko” Str. Masters of Photography – Vivian Maier “In her own hands” (April 23 – June 2, 2019) is organized by MUSIZ Foundation in partnership with Sofia Municipality, U.S. Embassy in Sofia, VIVACOM and Samsung. The exhibition is in collaboration with …
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Screening on Sunday, May 12th, 3:00 p.m. at A1 Arena, Sofia Tech Park Dream Big: Engineering Our World Filmmaker Greg MacGillivray explores the human ingenuity behind engineering marvels – big and small – and reveals the heart that drives engineers to create better lives for people around the world. Our World is a first film …
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Many young LGBTI artists from across Bulgaria would like to grow professionally, create and be themselves. In support of their creative aspirations, between July 5 and 10, Single Step Foundation is organizing the first annual CampOUT – a five-day artistic workshop focused on five genres: visual arts, photography, music, dance, and fashion design. The camp …
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On Tuesday, January 8, 2019, Ambassador Eric Rubin and Minister of Culture Boil Banov signed an agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria to protect Bulgaria’s cultural heritage. The agreement, which provides for import restrictions on certain categories of cultural property from Bulgaria, enables …
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The Embassy community celebrated the Bulgarian mummers tradition with a kukeri (mummers) masks exhibit. Kukeri is a mixture of Christian and pagan rituals, dating back to Thracian times, where in the last days of winter male dancers dress in sheepskin garments, wear masks, and sing songs to scare away the evil spirits. Our Embassy colleagues …
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The Ari Roland Jazz Quartet is from New York City. Their music is inspired by the great masters of Jazz – Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie – and the Quartet members learned to play under the guidance of the living legends of Jazz in New York. The Quartet performs songs from …
Read More» AFCP 2019 LARGE GRANTS PROGRAM – Round 1 The U.S. Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria is currently accepting proposal abstracts for Round 1 of the 2019 Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) Large Grants Program. The AFCP Large Grants Program supports the preservation of major ancient archaeological sites, historic buildings and monuments, and major museum …
Read More» AFCP 2019 SMALL GRANTS PROGRAM The U.S. Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria is currently accepting proposals for the 2019 Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP). The AFCP supports projects to preserve cultural heritage in the following three categories: CULTURAL SITE: includes (but is not limited to) historic buildings and archaeological sites. Restoration or conservation of …
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13 children of Roma origin took part in a “Narration through the Dance” workshop with American choreographer Charles Slender, organized by the Trust for Social Achievement (TSA) Bulgaria.
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U.S. Ambassador Eric Rubin announced today that he will use the U.S. Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation to restore, conserve, and modernize display of Bulgaria’s Sveshtari Thracian Tomb – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Sveshtari Thracian Tomb is a unique example of Mediterranean sepulchral architecture, and attracts approximately 50,000 visitors every year. The tomb …
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September 27 – Last night David Berknam and his Bulgarian colleagues played original compositions at the Haskovo Jazz Festival to an enthusiastic audience! The brilliant jazz pianist brought some New York jazz to Bulgaria, while the Bulgarian musicians added some local flavor to the jazz sound.
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The U.S. Embassy is pleased to invite you to the concerts of the American Three for Silver Trio which will be touring Bulgaria from October 1 to October 9. Three for Silver is an American roots trio that features the deep bass and low growls of Lucas Warford and the pure tones and haunting melodies …
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Three for Silver is an American roots trio that is touring Bulgaria in October 2018. The band features the deep bass and low growls of Lucas Warford and the pure tones and haunting melodies of singer and accordionist Willo Sertain. Their music will blow you away, so don’t miss your chance to see Three for …
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The music duo “The Cracks” – Dylan Vaughn and Stephen Kavanagh – with guitars and song, harmonica and percussion will take you on a magical journey of the best of American music: blues, folk, jazz, gospel, ragtime, swing, soul, funk, bluegrass, country and much more. This will be a real celebration at which you’ll want …
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This year the production company “Varna International” has prepared an interesting program with premiere performances and an intriguing international music team. The 19th Varna International Music Academy will be held from May 27th to June 6th and the 7th Varna International Opera Academy in the period May 20th – June 17th. Once again, the Bulgarian-American …
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Seven U.S. higher education institutions “met” with Bulgarian students, university and high school representatives, educators, international education advisors, and journalists at the 3rd Southeastern Europe Virtual Education Fair at the U.S. Embassy. Cultural Affairs Officer Matt Hagengruber noted the U.S. Embassy commitment to supporting STEM education projects (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math). Commercial Attaché Maria Galindo …
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Ambassador Rubin, Nessebar Mayor Nikolay Dimitrov and Mrs. Nicole Simmons inspected the reconstruction of the historic John Aliturgetos Church in Nessebar. U.S. Embassy Sofia is financing reconstruction of this important historic treasure through the Ambassador’s Fund For Cultural Preservation. “I’m impressed with Nessebar and looking forward to visiting again for the official opening of the …
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(With the support of the U.S. Embassy in Bulgaria) March Music Days International Festival is one of the oldest and most reputed festival stages in Bulgaria, a festival of modern program strategy and high public rating. Founded in 1961 and organized by Ruse Municipality, every year the festival turns the city of Ruse – the biggest and …
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“SPOTLIGHT: USA,” a platform of American dance in Bulgaria, will feature U.S. dance companies in performances in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, from March 26-28, 2018. SPOTLIGHT will introduce American dance companies to international dance professionals, increase cultural exchange and appreciation between the U.S. and Bulgaria, provide opportunities for American dance to be seen and embraced by international …
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SOFIA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL is the biggest film festival in Bulgaria. It began in 1997 and attracts more than 85 000 spectators annually. The festival aims to present the best of the contemporary cinema to local audiences and regional Bulgarian and Balkan cinema to international audiences, as well as to encourage cooperation between local and …
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The U.S. Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria is currently accepting proposals for the 2018 Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation. The AFCP supports projects to preserve cultural heritage in the following three categories: CULTURAL SITE: includes (but is not limited to) historic buildings and archaeological sites. Restoration of a historic building, an archaeological survey as a component …
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Bulgarian artists Silvia Pavlova and Tihomir Todorov are currently exhibited at Ambassador Rubin & Nicole Simmons’ 3rd art installation “Colors and Lines” at the Ambassador’s residence. The exhibit includes works by seven American artists, Pavlova, and Todorov.
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Renowned American cartoonist Daryl Cagle was on a visit to Bulgaria October 5-10. Cagle opened an exhibit at the House for Humor and Satire in Gabrovo and delivered lectures at Sofia University, New Bulgarian University, and the Red House in Sofia. Daryl Cagle talked about the importance of the editorial political cartoons for the freedom …
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The photo exhibit “Polaris” by Alaskan-born artist Acacia Johnson will be on display at Synthesis Gallery in Sofia (55 Vasil Levski Blvd., Sofia) through 16th October. Traversing remote landscapes in Alaska, Iceland, Greenland and Nunavut, Acacia Johnson seeks moments that seem to fall away from reality around the edges, into another realm. The official opening …
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The exhibition opening is on October 3rd, from 19:00 at the SYNTHESIS Gallery. At 20:00 at the café-gallery PHOTOSYNTHESIS Acacia Johnson will present her projects with a slide show and will give a talk about her exploration of the communities in the Polar Regions. On October 4th, between 16:00 and 19:00 Acacia will review portfolios …
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September 25-30, 2017 For the 21st time in Haskovo will be held the International Haskovo Jazz Festival. There are two exhibitions, two documentaries, concerts and jam sessions with the participation of 59 artists.
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The International Biennale of Glass is a project without an analogue in Bulgaria. The Biennale team consists of young professionals offering the audience a rich cultural program with an international participation and diverse events. You will have the opportunity to visit exhibitions, lectures and workshops in different locations of the country. With its first edition, …
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October 2-12, 2017 SOFIA BITING DOCS presents a selection of documentary films, going into topics such as human rights, environmental problems, discrimination, disrespect for diversities, integration of minority groups – on the face of it, seemingly overexploited, but actually topical, controversial issues of key importance for the society, raising discussions and arguments. The festival focuses …
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The United States Air Forces in Europe Band “Winds Aloft” will perform at the “Antique Cultural Complex Serdica” – the Largo – (near the Serdica Metro Station in Sofia) on July 6th, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. The concert is in honor of The National Holiday of the United States, July 4th.
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Chargé d’Affaires Martina Strong held a reception Wednesday night at the Ambassador’s residence for members and friends of the Elizabeth Kostova Foundation (EKF). This year marks the 10th anniversary of the foundation for Creative Writing, which since its inception has been supported by the U.S. Embassy in Sofia and by the America for Bulgaria Foundation. …
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Deputy Chief of Mission Martina Strong delivered opening remarks at today’s Volunteer Day, a joint initiative of the American Chamber of Commerce in Bulgaria and BCause Foundation which encourages corporate volunteering in Sofia and other cities around the country. This May’s volunteer theme in Sofia is Museums and Cultural Sites. Support to Bulgaria’s cultural heritage …
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A group of ten Bulgarian youth are participating in a 10-day exchange program on Youth Leadership funded by the U.S. Embassy in Sofia and the State Department. The participants are students, NGO practitioners, and professionals from all around Bulgaria and were selected from a nation-wide call for applications that resulted in over 120 applicants. They …
Read More» The United States Embassy is pleased to announce a call for proposals for the 2017 Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP). AFCP is an annual competitive, worldwide program dedicated to the preservation of cultural heritage. AFCP supports preservation projects in the following three categories: Cultural Sites including (but not limited to) historic buildings and sites, …
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December 16, 2016 For Immediate Release Nine leading U.S. IT companies presented e-government and cybersecurity solutions to 40 high-level Bulgarian government officials from 22 government agencies at U.S. IT Day, organized by the U.S. Embassy and U.S. Department of Commerce in Bulgaria on December 12-13th, 2016, in Pravets, Bulgaria. The Pravets event was the latest …
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