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Balkan Festival of Folk Songs and Dances
Балкански фестивал на народни песни и игри
Ohrid, North Macedonia
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The Balkan Festival of Folk Songs and Dances is an international folklore festival held annually in Ohrid, North Macedonia. Founded in 1962, it is the oldest folklore festival of its kind in the Balkans. Vocal and instrumental artistic groups and solo singers from multiple countries present authentic tradition and culture through dances, songs, customs, traditional clothes, and instruments. The festival is a member of two UNESCO associations: CIOFF (International Council of Organizations of Folklore Festivals and Folk Arts) and IOFA (International Organization of Folk Art). The 64th edition was held July 3–7, 2025, under the patronage of the President of the Assembly of the Republic of North Macedonia.
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Balkan Festival of Folk Songs and Dances
Балкански фестивал на народни песни и игри
Ohrid, North Macedonia
The Balkan Festival of Folk Songs and Dances is an international folklore festival held annually in Ohrid, North Macedonia. Founded in 1962, it is the oldest folklore festival of its kind in the Balkans. Vocal and instrumental artistic groups and solo singers from multiple countries present authentic tradition and culture through dances, songs, customs, tra...
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About Balkan Festival of Folk Songs and Dances
The Balkan Festival of Folk Songs and Dances is an international folklore festival held annually in Ohrid, North Macedonia. Founded in 1962, it is the oldest folklore festival of its kind in the Balkans. Vocal and instrumental artistic groups and solo singers from multiple countries present authentic tradition and culture through dances, songs, customs, traditional clothes, and instruments. The festival is a member of two UNESCO associations: CIOFF (Inter...
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The Balkan Festival of Folk Songs and Dances is an international folklore festival held annually in Ohrid, North Macedonia. Founded in 1962, it is the oldest folklore festival of its kind in the Balkans. Vocal and instrumental artistic groups and solo singers from multiple countries present authentic tradition and culture through dances, songs, customs, traditional clothes, and instruments. The festival is a member of two UNE...
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