Bośnia i Hercegowina
KUD “Ivan planina” Tarčin The Cultural-Artistic Society “Ivan planina” Tarčin was founded in 1949 and has been actively preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of Bosnia and Herzegovina for more than 75 years. Throughout its long-standing work, the group has performed at numerous national and international folklore festivals, representing the...
Bułgaria
The group for authentic folklore – Alino was established in 1965 at the community center “Vasil Levski-1937” village of Alino, Sofia region. The group searches for, preserves and presents local folklore traditions: music, songs, dances, customs, it has won numerous awards and distinctions from national and international festivals. The group...
Czech Republic
Folklore Ensemble VIZOVJANEK Folk dance ensemble Vizovjánek was founded in 1972 in Vizovice, a Moravian town in the eastern part of the Czech Republic. Since its foundation, the group focuses its activity on the treatment of folk and custom materials from Wallachian hilly region. Vizovjánek holds traditional dance ball, carnival...
Hungary
Badacsony-Tördemic Folk Dance Ensemble It was founded in November 2009 with 6 adults to pass on the dances and traditions of the Bakony and Balaton Uplands. They currently teach 100 young people. In 2023 they received the title of “Accredited Excellent Folk Dance Ensemble”. The artistic director of the group is...
Italy
The folk group "Città di Tempio" was founded in 1966, and has earned respect and acclaim, first in Sardinia and then, since 1978 has become known and appreciated throughout the world The group performs traditional Gallura dances, wearing two types of costumes: a red one dating back to the 18th...
Portugal
Grupo Folclórico da Corredoura Corredoura, in São Torcato near Guimarães, is known for its strong cultural, religious, and agricultural traditions. Founded in 1956, the Corredoura Folklore Group researches and preserves local customs, music, dance, and traditional 18th–19th‑century attire, considered among the most authentic in the region. The group has performed...
Romania
Dor de Joc” Folk Ensemble “Dor de Joc” Folk Ensemble was formed in 2023 within the Romanian Traditional Dance School “Dor de Joc”, established in February 2019 in Cluj-Napoca. The group brings together dancers passionate about traditional culture, promoting Romanian folk dance through performances, national and international workshops, and community...
Senegal
BALLET SALY WELINGARA In 1986, Gnouna Doucare established an association that became the foundation of the group. Today, the ensemble brings together several dozen artists of various ages. The group performs in Europe and the Middle East, and is always met with a very warm reception. The current leader of the...
Słowacja
Folklore Ensemble ČAČINARE The folklore group Čačinare has its origins in small town Spišská Nová Ves in eastern part of Slovak republic. It was founded in 2009 by the former members of the youth folklore group Čačina. Passion for dancing and singing has never left them, even after many years...
Turkey
"Anatolian Folklore Foundation” was founded in Ankara in 1981. It is the first and only foundation operating in the field of folklore in Türkiye. Anatolian Folklore Foundation represented Türkiye 151 times in 4 continents and 43 countries. The Foundation has won 14 championships in these international representations and competitions. The...
