The Ludi-Mladi folk ensemble from Montpellier, France, is scheduled to participate in the 11th edition of the traveling festival Expats Join Hands in Worldwide Dance, taking place at BMW Park in Munich from May 15 to 17. The ensemble’s director, Iva Milkova, stated that their performance, titled “In the Embrace of the Flame,” will depict a love story resilient to adversity. This dance draws inspiration from the Nestinarstvo fire-dancing rite, symbolizing enduring love for both people and the Bulgarian nation and its traditions.
Milkova explained that the performance aims to remind the audience of their origins, the challenges faced by the nation, and the enduring strength found in unity and tradition, presenting a dual tribute to a person and a culture. The choreography is structured in two parts: an introduction featuring free, rhythm bagpipe music, followed by a more dynamic section incorporating elements of the Kopanitsa and an arrangement of the horo dance Aidar Abasi. The creative team includes choreographers Nikolay Zagorov, Evgenia Ivanova, and Preslav Varbanov.
Milkova noted the performance intends for the audience to reflect on the sacrifices made for love, regardless of its object, ultimately leading to a consideration of personal choice and inner conviction. The Ludi-Mladi ensemble, founded in 2013 in Montpellier to promote Bulgarian folk dances, has since grown significantly. Milkova reflected on the festival, noting that hosting requires meticulous attention to detail to create a supportive environment for hundreds of Bulgarians far from home.
The festival itself, organized by the Ot Izvora group, is expected to host over 100 dance ensembles and 4,000 guests in Munich.
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Sounds like a wonderful cultural performance to see in Munich.
What is the theme or focus of the performance titled “In”?