International Folklore Festival 'Igra kolo kraj Timoka'Međunarodni festival folklora "Igra kolo kraj Timoka"

An annual international folklore festival held in Svrljig in late June (around Vidovdan), organized by local folk ensemble Osmeh and regional cultural institutions 1. It features numerous folklore groups from Serbia and neighboring countries performing traditional dances, especially the kolo, in an outdoor communal celebration. The festival highlights local heritage and Kolo’s role in uniting communities through dance 2.

The festival promotes cultural exchange among the Balkan region and showcases Serbian folk traditions. Scheduled around the day of Vidovdan, it builds on the cultural significance of Kolo as a social dance that fosters collective identity 1. Local ensembles like Radio Osmeh Svrljig take the lead, with support from municipal culture centers, ensuring community endorsement.