Exhibitions

Strule Arts Centre is delighted to announce the Opening of the exciting cultural fusion exhibition, ‘Northern Ireland through Our Eyes’ by the Bulgarian Association of Northern Ireland (B.A.NI) at 7pm on Thursday 27 February 2025.This year-long artistic project was fully funded by the National Lottery Community Fund and illustrates diversity and cultural richness at its best. The project consists of a series of photographs of Bulgarian folk dancers in vibrant traditional costumes from different Bulgarian folk regions against a background of iconic buildings and locations across Northern Ireland.

Dancers and friends of the Association’s own Bulgarian folk dance club ‘Chemshir’ generously gave their time and efforts to make this unique project come true. The professional photographs were taken by the talented Anita Hoppe at Queen’s University and Botanic Gardens in Belfast, Palace Demesne and St Patrick’s Cathedral in Armagh, Ulster American Folk Park in Omagh and Dunluce Castle in Bushmills, some of the most exciting and loved locations across Northern Ireland. BANI member Roumena Kostadinova explains: ‘This project aims to highlight the beauty of the Bulgarian culture and traditions and the participants’ passion for them, as well as the outstanding beauty and culture of this emerald island, which they now call home; a most wonderful expression of a meaningful cultural interaction.’

The exhibition runs from Friday 28 February until Saturday 29 March 2025 from 9.30am – 5pm, Monday – Saturday. Admission is free.

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