The dance as a festive joy of the Bessarabian Bulgarians Cover Image

Хорото като празнично веселие на бесарабските българи
The dance as a festive joy of the Bessarabian Bulgarians

Author(s): Marina S. Bankova
Subject(s): Theatre, Dance, Performing Arts, Fine Arts / Performing Arts
Published by: Академия за музикално, танцово и изобразително изкуство „Проф. Асен Диамандиев“ – Пловдив
Keywords: Bessarabia; Bulgarian diaspora; migration; folk dance; horo; music; festivals; cultural identity

Summary/Abstract: The dances at village square (Horo), as an event of the past, is a small holiday for every Bulgarian. In this article, we will look at the Sunday’s Horo as a collection for fun, dances and games in the Bulgarian community inhabiting Bessarabia, namely Kayraclia village and Taraklia city, presently located in Republic of Moldova.

  • Issue Year: 1/2017
  • Issue No: 5
  • Page Range: 145-151
  • Page Count: 7
  • Language: Bulgarian
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