Cultural & Folk Art Association "Sveti
Sava"
from Belgrade, SERBIAThe main goal of our association is
to develop Serbian culture and to save the
tradition not to be forgotten in the future. Our
aim is also to represent Belgrade and Serbia in
the world - to give a chance to the people from
all over the world to learn about our tradition
and customs, which are very beautiful and
numeruos.
The people are
usally amazed with the great number of colorful
costumes and musical instruments that are
represented in our program. Our performances are
based on customs and themes from everyday life in
the country and the towns from the ancient times
of Serbia.
The folk ensemble
"Sveti Sava" is the oldest folk
ensemble in Zvezdara community in Belgrade and
only one in Mirijevo suburb. It was established
on may 5th, 1978.
From its foundation until now, a lot of artists -
most were musicans and dancers, but also
painters, writers and actors - were practicing in
our association. During the period of 30 years
more then 3000 people were working and performing
their art under the "Sveti Sava" title.
The most popular
part is the folk songs and dances group, which
works from very beginning. Our folk group has
been performing the program of national dances
and songs for many times, mostly in Europe. A
great number of awards and medals are the
confirmation of our quality - both performing and
program.
In 2006. in Buyukcekmece International
Folklore Festival we won the C.I.O.F.F. prizes
for the best coreography, as well as for the best
male and female dancers.
Also in 2006. we won the I.Mediterranean
folklor festival held in Cyprus, Larnaca.
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