Хора и игри от Гоцеделчевско
Horos and Dances from the Region of Gotse Delchev

Summary/Abstract: The study by R. Katsarova Horos and Dances from the Region of Gotse Delchev is a regional research of the folk dance riches of one district in South-Western Bulgaria. She shares her observations, analysis and summaries concerning the preserved old folk dances, studied during the period from 1946 to 1958. The study contains historical information about the population of the region — local people and immigrants from the former southern outlying districts of Bulgaria as well as of Bulgarian Christians and Bulgarian Muslims. The author extensively characterizes the horos and dances in style and performance, in structure, rhythm, tempo, form and expression. She presents the elder clothing and the typical vocal and instrumental accompaniment. The article traces also the state of horos and dances connected to some ancient customs, preserved up to this day, such as Lazaruvane, St. George's Day, Enjovden (Midsummer Day), weddings etc.

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