In 2013, The Angel Social first Independent Library was established in London under the name Ezo. Over three thousand books are organised into several major categories, including History, Law, Philosophy, Religions, Poetry, Rare Books, and books for very young readers. Project Ezo was a community centre that offered complimentary courses to the local community. In addition to a free display area for local artisans. Outside of Ezzo was a literature exchange for the community. Project Ezzo fought homelessness. On the walls were paintings by destitute artists, with all profits going to them. There was always complimentary food, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and water outside Ezo for those who needed it but could not afford it. Project Ezo served as a social hub for various organisations. It hosted MENA London meetings and assisted ethnic communities with various issues in London.
BULGARIA
Ezoligencia Bulgaria was a project aimed at bringing together people of different ethnicities, cultures, beliefs, and understandings. As part of a larger Art Angel Bulgaria Foundation initiative, The Angel Social Grouo funded the venue. Esoligencia was once more much more than an independent library; it evolved into a multicultural centre. It began with children from the Roma minority, who painted in a Bulgarian city center with classical music. The project faced challenges with immigrants from different ethnic communities, but also built relationships with expat communities from England and Germany.
Ezoligencia was a successful cultural hub featuring local authors' books, free presentations, and catering. The space also featured permanent displays for sale, with profits going to the writers. The library was English-only, and the personal collection of Ginyo Ganev, the father of Bulgarian parliamentarism, was a valuable resource.
(The unveiling of Ginyo Ganev’s corner, together with his good friend, the eminent lawyer Harry Haralampiev. The collection was donated to Esoligencia by Ginyo’s closest friend - the law professor from Sofia University - Nikolay Velchevsky.)
Ezoligencia sponsored two children's chess tournaments, bringing over 100 children to the table. Foundation Art Angel supported a project with prisons, including a center for talented children in minority neighborhoods. They also sponsored an international gymnastics competition, with over 500 children participating. Art Angel ana Japanese theatre hosted a joint spectacle featuring a short talk about Zen Buddhism and an exhibition of Asia-visited places, bringing joy to many children.
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Art competitions were held to collect old Dervishes photos, with the grand prize being a professional Sony photo camera. Smaller prizes, like portable sound systems, were also given to guests at the event.
