International Folklore Festival "Dance the Kolo by Timok"Међународни фестивал фолклора „Игра коло крај Тимока“

A lively annual folklore festival in Svrljig celebrating traditional Serbian circle dances (kolo) and music from the Timok region 1 2. Local cultural ensembles perform authentic dances and songs, preserving Timok’s heritage. The event is modest in scale and primarily appeals to locals and regional folk enthusiasts, offering visitors a glimpse of genuine Serbian rural culture.

Svrljig and the surrounding Timok area have a strong tradition of folk music and dance, especially the kolo. This festival was founded to showcase and preserve these traditions, bringing together dance groups from villages and neighboring countries to share Balkan folk culture 1 2. The dances and costumes reflect a blend of Serbian and local ethnic traditions.