CULTURAL EXCHANGE
PROGRAMME (CEP)
Cultural Exchange Programme (CEP) is an instrument of bilateral exchange in the fields of science, education and culture according to article 7 of the Agreement for Cultural Cooperation signed by the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria and the Government of the Republic of India in 1963. Each CEP is signed for a period of three years and provides practical steps for encouraging the exchange of scientists, professors and students, films and exhibitions, artists and performers from both countries.
One of the main provisions of the CEP is to encourage the development of Bulgarian studies in India and Indian studies in Bulgaria. There is an exchange of visiting lecturers in Bulgarian and in Hindi between both sides on a long term basis.
According to the CEP Bulgaria extends 4 invitations annually to Indian scholars and students for participation in the Summer Seminars on Bulgarian Language and Culture organised by Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” and “St. Cyril and St. Methodius” University of Veliko Turnovo.
CEP provides exchange in the field of culture, such as exhibitions, performing groups in music, drama and dance, as well as exchange of feature, documentary and educational films and TV programs on a reciprocal basis.
According to the financial terms of the CEP the receiving side provides accommodation and daily allowances, and if it is necessary, transportation within the country plus coverage for renting halls for performances and exhibitions, while the sending side covers international air fares for the visitors and their equipment.
The last program for Cooperation in the field of Science, Education and Culture for the period 2009-2011 was signed in New Delhi on 3 March 2009. |
