Folklore Ensemble 'Pancharevo' was founded in 1957 in Sofia, Bulgaria and has since popularized Bulgarian folk art. The ensemble performs music, songs, and dances from all regions of Bulgaria, especially the Sofia region, keeping traditional styles from ancient times. Succession is important to the ensemble, with many generations and families participating to authentically represent Bulgarian folklore. 'Pancharevo' has won several prestigious awards, including Bulgaria's highest cultural prize named for Cyril and Methodius, and participates in many local and international festivals.

1. Folklore Ensemble ’’Pancharevo’’ – Sofia, Bulgaria

2. Folklore Ensemble ’’Pancharevo’’ was founded in 1957 in Sofia. From its formation up to the present Folklore Ensemble ’’Pancharevo’’ popularizes Bulgarian Folk Art. Ensemble ’’Pancharevo’’

3. Our program includes different performances from all folklore Bulgarian regions, mostly from the region of Sofia (called Shopski region). Music, songs and dances are kept pattern from ancient times of our forefathers. In Bulgaria the irregular dance times are popular, our music and dances are rich in such measures. Ensemble ’’Pancharevo’’

4. The succession is a tradition among us. In our ensemble a lot of generations and families take part in the folklore program, who present the authentic appearance of the Bulgarian manner and folklore. Duet Singing Group for Authentic Folklore

5. Ensemble ’’Pancharevo’’ is a winner of the greatest prize for Culture and Art awarded ever in Bulgaria, this is the prize named on Cyril and Methode (founders of the Bulgarian Alphabet). Ensemble ’’Pancharevo’’

6. Taking part in different local and international festivals for Art and Culture, the ensemble won many prestigious prizes, chiefly more and more admirers of the Bulgarian folklore.

7. Spiritual unifications of the dancers lead to a strive for perfection. Ensemble ’’Pancharevo’’ – gives the dancers knowledge, awareness and the most important self-consciousness – this is a dynamic process through which they reveal their full identity.

8. There is no secret in the art of the dance and song for the participants in the ensemble. On one hand, they experience the grace of the Bulgarian music, on the other hand – to honor the past.

9. The Cultural Center ’’Videlina’’ which was established before 102 years includes in its activities many groups and programs from different spheres of culture and education, as well as it helps the work of the ensemble.

11. Contact us: Our e-mails: [email_address] [email_address] Follow us in: http://www.pancharevo-bg.com/ http://www.videlina.dir.bg / http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_186541791367788

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