The Stariyat Chinar (The Old Platanus Tree) folklore ensemble from Barcelona, Spain, is scheduled to perform the Severnyashki Tanc (Northern Dance) at the eleventh annual “Expats Join Hands in Worldwide Hands” gathering. This event will take place from May 15 to 17 at the BMW Park in Munich, Germany. Siyana Danova, the ensemble’s leader and choreographer, explained that the group’s all-female composition influenced the interpretation of the dance.
She stated that the performance transforms the traditional piece into a narrative centered on female friendship, mutual support, and the connections between women—including mothers, friends, and like-minded individuals. Danova noted that on stage, the dancers function as partners bound by trust and shared rhythm. “Our message is about the power of the female community and the quiet but sustainable connection that brings harmony and cohesion,” she remarked.
She added that through emotion and movement, folklore bridges tradition and modernity. The festival, which showcases amateur folklore ensemble groups performing outside of Bulgaria, was initiated by the Ot Izvora group in Lyon, France. This group hosted the first edition in 2015 and the tenth edition in 2025.
The upcoming 11th edition in Munich anticipates participation from over 100 dance groups and an attendance of more than 4,000 guests. The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) serves as the official media partner for the event.
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The Stariyat Chinar folklore ensemble from Barcelona, Spain, is scheduled to perform the Severnyashki Tanc, a Bulgarian Northern Dance, at the eleventh annual “Expats Join Hands in Worldwide Hands” ga
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