The Chemshir Bulgarian Folklore Club from Armagh, northern Ireland, is set to participate in a special collaboration with the Detelini Dance Folklore Ensemble of Athens. This joint performance is scheduled for the 11th Expats Join Hands in Worldwide Dance travelling festival, taking place in Munich from May 15 to 17. The performance will showcase dancers representing multiple nations, including Greece, northern Ireland, Cyprus, and the USA.
According to Plamena Chemshirova, leader of the dance group, the event serves as a significant symbol of the global connection among Bulgarian dancers. The group plans to feature a Thracian dance originating from the Pazardzhik Region. Chemshirova explained that the choreography narrates themes of young love, the strength of friendship, and the inherent magic of the Bulgarian horo, a dance form noted for its unifying power.
The Expats Join Hands in Worldwide Dance travelling festival is dedicated to amateur folklore ensembles performing outside of Bulgaria. The initiative was established by the Ot Izvora group in Lyon, France, which hosted both the inaugural edition in 2015 and the tenth edition in 2025. Organizers anticipate attendance from over 100 dance ensembles and more than 4,000 guests at the 11th edition in Munich.
The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) is serving as the official media partner for the festival and will be presenting all participating groups.
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