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Bulgarian dance group wins International Dance Competition “Golden Dance”

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“Balkandzhiyche” dance group from “Napredak-1863” community center in the town of Elena received the Laureate I Degree (Gold Diploma) title at the first Online International Dance Competition “Golden Dance”. The competition was held between April 8 and 16 with the assistance of the World Association of Folklore Festivals and the European Association of Folklore Festivals, informed trud.bg.

More than 50 folklore dance groups, authentic folklore, modern choreography and individual performers from 17 countries participated at the Online International Dance Competition “Golden Dance”.

The talented members of “Balkandzhiyche” dance formation earned the special award of Euro Folk TV.




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