Culture

New Bulgarian University (NBU) is hosting the Tracing Shakespeare International Festival for the second consecutive year, starting on April 23, Shakespeare's birthday, and running until April 26.

National Assembly Chair Nataliya Kiselova opened the Israel in Sapphire and Gold: A Tale of Two Cities exhibition in Sofia, marking 35 years since the restoration of diplomatic ties between Bulgaria and Israel.

The Regional History Museum in Pernik will host the Magic of Busintsi Ceramics exhibition starting Wednesday, honoring the 110th anniversary of the birth of Petar Gigov, a master potter from Busintsi village in Tran Municipality.

Cemi'i Can Deliorman, chief conductor of Türkiye's Presidential Symphony Orchestra, led a historic performance at Moscow’s Bolshoi Theatre on Sunday, marking the opening of the 24th Moscow Easter Festival.

Vanya Petkova, a hearing-impaired artist from Kardzhali, Bulgaria, creates unique icons of saints on ostrich eggs.

Azerbaijan, located at the crossroads of East and West, has a rich historical and cultural heritage. In different periods of history, our country became a homeland for representatives of different peoples, cultures and confessions who migrated here. Multiculturalism and tolerance, which have centuries-old historical traditions in Azerbaijan, are important directions of state policy and play a great role in the life of Azerbaijani society.

Bulgarian artist Valery Mihalkov, known for his Emmy-winning work on the animated series Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat, has passed away, his family announced.

The 16th International Opera Festival, organized by the Turkish Culture and Tourism Ministry’s State Opera and Ballet, will run from May 10 to June 3 in Istanbul, featuring 11 productions across 20 performances.

Orthodox Christians across Bulgaria observed Good Friday, commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

British electronic pioneers Orbital will perform at Arena Sofia on August 21, showcasing a new live show featuring both classic and contemporary tracks.