24th FOLKART (BEN, SRB, PER)
BENIN: National Folk Dance Ensemble »Les As Du Benin«, Cotonou
Africa, the black continent, is known as the cradle of the mankind. Today, the African continent is mostly inhibited by black population, with the exception of northern Africa, which is inhabited by Arabs.
The group »Les As Du Benin« was established in 1991 and is a true ambassador of its country. Since Benin is the cradle of voodoo cult, the group preserves its voodoo cultural heritage. The country also has a remarkable tradition of music and rhythms. The range of emotions is supported by the rhythms of the drums and dancers’ body language.
SERBIA: Ansambl Narodnih igara i pesama »KUD Sevojno«, Sevojno
Unique, diverse and rhythmical ensemble »KUD Sevojno« can boast with its colourful programme and remarkable talent. Its members wish to preserve their authentic and original folk customs. Despite Serbia’s turbulent and bloody history, this is a country of happy and warm people that preserved their rich cultural and artistic heritage.
PERU: »C.I.D.A.N. Mi Peru«, Lima
When we think of Peru, we think of Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas. These well preserved pre-Columbian Inca ruins are located on an altitude of 2350 m.
Remarkable history, the combination of various influences and ancient culture are what describes the performances of one of the most famous folklore groups, MiPeru. The group was established in 1985 in Lima, the capital of Peru, where members live, create and preserve music and dances of ancient Incas and Costa, Sierra and Amazonia regions.
