Event Description
We cordially requests the pleasure of your company for an enchanting concert and evening of Bulgarian culture, wine, and cuisine at the Embassy of Bulgaria. Discover Bulgaria and the culture of a civilization spanning a thousand years. Come by yourself or with friends for a wonderful opportunity to discover Bulgaria through all your senses! The evening includes welcome remarks and an overview of Bulgaria, Bulgarian culture, geography, and tourism. Feast on a buffet of traditional Bulgarian delicacies prepared especially for you by the embassy chef along with Bulgarian wine served at the open bar. This is also a great opportunity to meet diplomatic personnel at the embassy as well as International Club of DC members in attendance. Space is limited.
:: Authentic dinner buffet feast of Bulgarian Delicacies
:: Delightful concert
:: Taste Bulgarian wine served at the open bar
:: Meet other internationally-minded professionals
:: Learn about travel to Bulgaria
:: Meet the embassy staff
The evening includes welcome remarks and an overview of Bulgaria, Bulgarian culture, geography, and tourism followed by a delightful concert. Feast on a buffet of traditional Bulgarian delicacies prepared especially for you by the embassy chef along with wine served at the open bar. This is also a great opportunity to meet diplomatic personnel at the embassy as well as International Club of DC members in attendance. Space is limited.
Concert
Since joining forces as the Carr-Petrova Duo, violist Molly Carr and pianist Anna Petrova have compiled a remarkable list of accolades in recognition of their fiery musical expression, refined artistry, and relentless entrepreneurial dedication to social initiatives. Both acclaimed international soloists, as individuals they have won top prizes in several international competitions and have been featured in such world-renowned venues as Carnegie Hall, the Concertgebouw, and Lincoln Center.
Dinner Buffet of Traditional Bulgarian Delicacies (Menu subject to change)
Enjoy a dinner buffet feast of traditional Bulgarian cuisine as you meet other ICDC Members.
Banitsa
Bulgarian cheese and spinach pies.
Sirene
Bulgarian feta cheese and Bulgarian bread.
Ljutenica
Uniquely Bulgarian delicacy of roasted Peppers, tomatoes, carrot, onions, condiments, & eggplant.
Ovcharska Salata
Bulgarian Shepherd's Salad (vegetables and tomatoe salad topped with crumbled feta cheese).
Wine Kebab with Veal
Monastery Gyuvech
Mixed pork and vegetable stew.
Bulgarian Grilled Meat
Bulgarian ground pork spiced patties, called “kebapcheta” and “kyufteta”
Feta Cheese (Bulgarian SIRENE) Stuffed Peppers
Presented with "Sarmi" rice along with ground meat stuffed vine leaves
Dessert
Chocolate Cheesecakes and Apricot Roll
Please note that the event is presented for you to walk around the embassy, meet ICDC members, as well as embassy staff during the dinner reception, as you discover Bulgaria. Kindly note that though there will be limited seating, the event is not presented as a seated function. The event will be presented rain, shine, or snow and event details are subject to change. We are grateful for Bruce McBarnette, Esq. President of Summit Connection and Realtor with Keller Williams - Dulles for sponsoring this event.