The Chemshir Bulgarian Folklore Club, based in Armagh, northern Ireland, is scheduled to participate in a joint performance at the 11th Expats Join Hands in Worldwide Dance travelling festival. This event will take place in Munich from May 15 to 17, featuring a collaboration with the Detelini Dance Folklore Ensemble from Athens. The performance is set to showcase dancers from multiple nations, including Greece, northern Ireland, Cyprus, and the USA.
According to dance group leader Plamena Chemshirova, the collaboration is significant as a representation of the global connection of Bulgarians through folklore dance. The group plans to present a Thracian dance originating from the Pazardzhik Region. Chemshirova explained that the choreography narrates themes of youthful love, the strength of friendship, and the inherent magic of the Bulgarian horo, a dance form she described as a connector of people through love.
The Expats Join Hands in Worldwide Dance festival is dedicated to amateur folklore ensembles performing outside of Bulgaria. The initiative was founded by the Ot Izvora group in Lyon, France, which has hosted the event previously, including editions in 2015 and 2025. The 11th festival in Munich anticipates participation from over 100 dance ensembles and an attendance exceeding 4,000 guests.
The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) serves as the official media partner for the event and will provide coverage for all participants.
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