The Folklore Festival in the village of Eleshnitsa is of a competitive nature and for the sixth consecutive year it gathers amateur groups in one place who are engaged in folk dances and folk singing groups and folk orchestras.
The event will be held on July 13, 2019, on an open stage in front of the National Park “Zapadrodrodopski ray – 1906”. The festival is organized by the Municipality of Eleshnitsa, the Chitalishte “Zapadrodrodopski ray – 1906” – the village of Eleshnitsa, the FTC “Iliopol” and the association “Chakalitsa – 2004”.
Non-professional dance groups and clubs studying Bulgarian folk dances, folk singing duets, trias, groups and orchestras can participate in the festival.
The jury consists of professionals in the field of music-dance art and will assess each performance. Distinct prizes will be awarded to the highest ranked players. All the dancing, singing groups and ensembles will be awarded a participation certificate and a club gift.