Bulgarian Cultural Institute London Presents “Scattered Across the Earth Like Birds in the Sky” by Filareti Krumova
On Saturday, 28 November 2026, at 17:30, the Bulgarian Cultural Institute London invites readers to the presentation of “Scattered Across the Earth Like Birds in the Sky” by Filareti Krumova. The literary event will be hosted by journalist Galin Lyutskanov.
The book is based on the true story of the Stefopoulos family, the author's own ancestors. Drawing on the memories of her relatives, Krumova traces the family's forced departure from Greece, their experiences in exile and their eventual settlement in Bulgaria. The personal narrative is intertwined with historical events that divided generations and shaped their destinies.
One of the most tragic chapters in the family's history is the earthquake that struck Svishtov on 4 March 1977, claiming the lives of nine family members. Krumova initially began writing to preserve these memories for her children, without intending to publish a book for a wider audience. The book was officially launched in Svishtov on 9 October 2024.
Filareti Krumova is also among the writers featured in “26 – A Short Anthology of Bulgarian Creatives in the United Kingdom”, which was presented earlier this year at the Institute's Sofia Gallery. The upcoming event will focus on her family's remarkable story, exploring themes of displacement, memory and the hope of a new beginning.
The book presentation will take place at the Bulgarian Cultural Institute London, located within the Bulgarian Embassy building, at 188 Queen’s Gate, London SW7 5HL.
