Night Flight over Korea – Contemporary Korean Composers on Bulgarian Stage
Although it takes time for the Korean wave to flood the Bulgarian shores, its presence in our country today is indisputable – from the dancing groups near the National Palace of Culture and Serdika to the official events, competitions and concerts, K-pop has found solid ground in Bulgaria. But on June 14, 2021, we had […]
Buddhism and Contemporary Art – Encounter on Holy Ground
People usually rank religion alongside tradition, order, and eternity, while contemporary art follows in the exact opposite categories: constant change, creative freedom and innovation. Although art has been detached from the walls of the temple and the sacraments of the religious ritual, these two spheres are not alien to each other today and occasionally enjoy […]
A Visual Journey through the Universe of the Korean Alphabet
Although located thousands of kilometres apart, Bulgaria and Korea share an important historical feature that stands at the heart of the national identity of the two peoples. Both countries have given the world entirely new alphabets – the Cyrillic alphabet and Hangeul. A number of cultural events in 2020, which marks the thirtieth anniversary of […]
The Awards Ceremony of K-pop Online Contest 2020
People say that a singing heart is a carefree heart. At least for a moment, while the song lasts, the music carries away any worries and dark thoughts. In the seemingly endless 2020, the need for such moments is everywhere and any opportunity to embrace them is priceless. The finalists of this year’s edition of […]