The World Dance Collective Gurbetchii is scheduled to participate in the 11th edition of the traveling festival, Expats Join Hands in Worldwide Dance. The event will take place from May 15 to 17 at BMW Park in Munich. During this festival, the ensemble plans to premiere its mini-performance titled “Return and Celebration after the Balkan War.”
Teodosi Teodosiev, the founder and artistic director of the Gurbetchii World Dance Collective, stated that the performance carries significance beyond mere dance.
He described it as a reconnection to foundational strength and identity, regardless of global location. Teodosiev also acknowledged the invitation received from the Lazarka ensemble, which is organizing this year’s festival. He expressed gratitude to the organizers and to the dancers for their dedication, noting that the Bulgarian spirit transcends national borders.
Expats Join Hands in Worldwide Dance is an initiative organized for and by amateur folklore ensembles performing outside of Bulgaria. The festival was originally launched by the Ot Izvora group in Lyon, France, which hosted both the inaugural edition in 2015 and the tenth edition in 2025. Organizers anticipate a large turnout for the 11th edition in Munich, expecting over 100 dance ensembles and more than 4,000 attendees.
The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) serves as the official media partner for the event and will provide coverage of all participating groups.
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This sounds like a wonderful festival; I hope the premiere is spectacular.