The World Dance Collective Gurbetchii is scheduled to participate in the 11th edition of the traveling festival, Expats Join Hands in Worldwide Dance, taking place from May 15 to 17 at BMW Park in Munich. During the festival, the ensemble will debut its mini-performance titled “Return and Celebration after the Balkan War,” according to Teodosi Teodosiev, the founder and artistic director of the Gurbetchii World Dance Collective. Teodosiev stated that the performance carries significance beyond mere dance, representing “a return to the roots, to strength, and to who we are, wherever we are in the world.” He expressed gratitude to the Lazarka ensemble for the invitation to Munich, which was extended by Plamen Petkov, the artistic director and organizer of this year’s event.
He also thanked the dancers for their commitment, noting that the Bulgarian spirit transcends national boundaries. The Expats Join Hands in Worldwide Dance 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 2015 edition and the tenth edition in 2025.
Organizers anticipate the 11th Munich event will host over 100 dance ensembles and more than 4,000 attendees. The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) serves as the official media partner for the festival and will provide coverage of all participating groups.
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