The Veselyatsite folk fitness group from Madrid will join the Severnyatsi folk dance formation from Segovia, Spain, at the eleventh annual gathering, “Expats Join Hands in Worldwide Hands.” This event is scheduled to take place from May 15 to 17 at BMW Park in Munich, Germany. The performance prepared by the Veselyatsite group is designed to portray the memories of an elderly couple. According to leader Mariyana Topalska, the routine depicts the couple reflecting on their own youth and romance while anticipating their daughter’s wedding.
Topalska stated that the core message conveyed is the transient nature of life, emphasizing that love remains the constant element. She stressed that without companionship and love, other aspects of life lose value. The Severnyatsi formation, led by Galya Marinova and established in 2015, is participating in collaboration with the Veselyatsite group.
Topalska noted that this joint effort serves to unite the two ensembles and present Bulgarian culture to a global audience. The choreography itself is the product of joint work involving dancers from both organizations and the former Severnyatsi leader, Antoniy Angelov. The festival, “Expats Join Hands in Worldwide Dance,” is organized for amateur folklore ensembles performing outside Bulgaria.
The initiative was originally launched by the Ot Izvora group in Lyon, France. The 11th edition in Munich is expected to host over 100 dance ensembles and an audience of more than 4,000 attendees. The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) is serving as the official media partner for the event.
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