CĂLUȘARII DIN SUBZONA ORĂȘTIE, HUNEDOARA ASPECTE ALE DESFĂȘURĂRII OBICEIULUI
THE CĂLUȘARI RITUAL FROM THE ORĂȘTIE SUBAREA, HUNEDOARA. ASPECTS OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CUSTOM

Summary/Abstract: One of the oldest, most common and most controversial folk customs in our culture is that of the Călușari. This dance is found in Muntenia and Oltenia, but also in Transylvania and Banat. At the basis of the practice of the custom is a group of men that is highly organized according to certain social rules. However, even if the public considers it just a folk dance, it is more than that, having a sacred role, this dance is a vow that can even become a state of mind. Due to the fact that the Călușari is among the oldest, most interesting, but also most obscure Romanian folklore manifestations, having uncertain origins, it is part of the UNESCO heritage.

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