Participants 2014
Folk Dance Group "Lintava"
Czech Republic
The group „Lintava“ consists of 35 - 40 members, dancers , live musicians, choreo etc. Dancers normally use a typical folk costume for each folk dance. In the Czech Republic there are many different small ethno regions. Main lands of the Czech Republic are: BOHEMIA - capital Prague and MORAVIA - capital BRNO.
Group "Lintava", from Moravia region, use different costumes - wedding, harvest home etc., working, costumes for couple dance, costumes for boy dance etc. Some of them are very typical and historical and very complicated to make. They are handmade with different handmade decorations, wide shirtsleeve etc. Main component of costumes are decorated hats (for boys) or decorated headdresses (for girls).The group use different properties too (for special programme - sabre, axe of shepherds etc.)
Of course, there are typical and traditional folklore brass bands with 10 - 30 musicians, which support our ensemble. Typical music group use typical music instruments of our Moravia region : Viola, violin, contrabass, clarinet and typical instrument of our Moravia region - cymbalom. In last time "Lintava" groups co-operated with different international festivals abroad: in Spain, Germany, France, the Netherlands and Italy.
Group "Les Joyeux Vendéens"
France
"Les Joyeux Vendéens" is a folk group that express folklore traditions for more than 40 years. Many years of experience has allowed it to build a strong reputation among folk groups around the world.
"Les Joyeux Vendéens" endeavor to support and nurture the tradition, according to which the residents lived in the lands of their ancestors. By presenting their legacy try to restore the cultural wealth transferred to them from generation to generation.
The group is characterized by unique choreography and a large contribution to the care and training of young talents and putting them to the secrets of folk music and dance.
"Les Joyeux Vendéens" has been a regular guest on the stages of the most important folk festivals, where by playing musical heritage and dance tell the audience the story of France - its green hills covered with flowers, fertile fields and murmuring streams.
Folklore Ensemble "Lembranzas Galegas"
Spain
"Lembranzas Galegas" was founded in 1963. the reality of the group begins 1974, begins a new stage in which the group is formed to act in major festivals of Europe, Spain, his work aims to make and train dancers with the necessary quality during these years to see as one of the best groups of dances traditional to covering all areas of dance: choreographies, song, music, staging and production of shows. Training received in courses of styling, ballet, folklore, mimicry, corporal expression e outros who accuse the good presentation on stage which is why what Lembranzas Galegas participates in festivals more important important in folklore.
The most important achievements:
- 1988 Internacional de DIJON (Francia) - silver medal
- 1994 Xira po-los Países do Este de Europa Rumania, Polonia: Zielona Góra, Zakopane - gold medal
- 1998-Festival de DIJON (Francia) - silver medal
- 2008 Festivales de YALOVA - gold medal
Dance Group "Ralda"
The Netherlands
Founded in 1972, Ralda brings international and Dutch folklore on stage for over 40 years now. Folkdance and folk music with live music in various beautiful costumes.
Since its foundation Ralda offers the opportunity to dance and make music to both children, teenagers and adults. Beside Dutch dances our repertoire consists of foreign dances from countries like Hungary, Armenia, Serbia, Israel, Mexico, Russia and China. All dances have been adopted for stage performance while authentic elements have been preserved as much as possible.
The costumes of Ralda have been carefully reproduced from original examples. Beside dancing groups Ralda also has an orchestra, which accompanies the dancing groups during performances.
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Ralda" participated in many folklore festivals in Holland, Germany, Finland, France, Ireland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Latvia, Hungary, Italy and Turkey.
When participating in festivals abroad, Ralda’s young dancers present a wide variety of Dutch dances and costumes. Ralda’s dances are reviewed by the audiences as being cheerful, authentic and diverse.
Folk Dance Group "Anatolian"
Turcja
"Anatolian" Folk Dance Group was founded by Mr. Arif Sonmez in 1992. Till these day the group had performed Anatolian folk dances and musics with original costumes and other elements in Turkey and many other countries. Their aim is to meet cultures without a look into religion, language and lineages.
Members of the group took part in numerous international projects, for example in Portugal, Spain, Greece and England. They are not only participating in international festivals, but also inviting other groups to be guests on the same project in Turkey.
For them, the most important thing is peace and friendship between folks in all over the world.
Group "Le Tre Torri”
Italy
The activities of the band "Le Tre Torri" begins in 1973 when some enthusiasts of history, folklore and ancient symbolism decided to create an organized group which had an avulsion from the typical standard of what was carrying so far by the folklore ensembles around the world.
The idea for "Le Tre Torii" is based on medieval legends and traditions, where communication via specific flags and pennants was an indispensable element, allowing to conduct defensive operations against the invaders.
During these performances the flags are presented in various colors, with embroidered crests, which refer to the historical region of where they come from - The Principality of Traetto. Stunts and demonstrations that simulate warfare are sprinkled with live music (percussion, drums and trumpet) resulting in a unique and unforgettable staging.
Dance Group „Bielyje Rosy”
Belarus
If „Mazowsze” and "Śląsk" are the most recognizable dance groups in Poland, then „Bielyje Rosy” is their Bellarussian counterpart. Founded in Grodno in 1987. It's members, though routed in national tradition, don't present it in literally and schematic way. Moreover, deriving an inspiration from the source, they create unique artistic program. Thanks to creativity, "Bielye Rosy" are able to present their ancestors' heritage to the audience in the whole new and modern way.
The group consists of 50 members and is a proud holder of over 500 costumes, handmade by the best Bellarussian craftsmen. The artists performed over thousand shows on many stages throughout the whole world. Whats worth to mention, their performance during the Regional Overview of Folk Groups in Lusowo in 2007 is still recalled as one of the best in the history.
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