The authentic folklore group Chilnovski Babi, hailing from the village of Chilnov in the Ruse Region of Bulgaria, is scheduled to participate in the 11th Expats Join Hands in Worldwide Dance travelling festival. This event will take place from May 15 to May 17 at BMW Park in Munich. The group’s artistic director, Stefka Atanasova, announced that the ensemble plans to perform two songs: “Libe le, libe hubavo” and “Song for Bulgaria.”
Atanasova noted that preparations for the festival are proceeding with significant enthusiasm, especially as the group recently celebrated its 40th anniversary.
She emphasized the group’s commitment to preserving Bulgarian culture, stating, “Age does not prevent us from travelling and enjoying ourselves, from glorifying our homeland with its age-old traditions and timeless virtues.” The group is composed of women from various ethnic backgrounds, all originating from Bulgaria, with members ranging in age from approximately 60 to 83 years old. Atanasova recounted the group’s founding in 1986 in Chilnov. She described the formation as a gathering of “beautiful women…
still graceful and splendid,” who united to promote their homeland through song and custom, dedicating themselves to honoring Bulgarian heritage both domestically and internationally. The Expats Join Hands in Worldwide Dance festival is organized for amateur folklore ensembles performing outside of Bulgaria. The initiative was started by the Ot Izvora group in Lyon, France, which hosted previous editions.
The 11th festival in Munich is anticipated to host over 100 dance ensembles and an expected attendance of more than 4,000 guests. The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) is serving as the official media partner for the event.
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