Spis Region Folklore

Folk Ensemble

a, music b, dance

c, choir

Folk Music• instruments - contrabass,

viola, violin, cymbalo, fujara, acordeon

• fujara is authentic slovak instrument

• it´s the sheperd´s flute of unique design

• musical expression of folk creativity

• The most famous folk tradiotions are :

• „Easter tradiotions• Putting up a maypole• Christmas carols“

Dance• tradition is also kept alive

in the form of music and dance

• Slovak folk groups perform a dance from a particular region

• they wear the traditional costumes typical of that region

• „jednokročka, dvojkročka karička, polka, čardáš, odzemok“

Choir

• Almost each village is unique for their songs and costumes

• They pass our folk songs from generation to generation

• Types of folk songs:• Children songs, recruiters

songs, songs about nature, military songs, wedding songs

Folk Ensemble - Vagonár

• The most famous folk ensemble in our region

• They keep traditions of the region

• It has 55 members• performs in Slovakia

and many other European countries

FESTIVAL

• festival in our region „European Folk and Crafts Festival „ in Kezmarok

• helps to keep our folklore traditions

• The program involves the work of craftsmen and folk dance

European Folk and Crafts Festival information

• Organized yearly - second week of July

• 3 days• Admission fee:• Adults – 4 €• Children – 2€

HandcraftsTinker / Tinsmith Woodcarver

HandcraftsPottery Wickerwork

HandcraftsWeaving Making the Easter eggs

Embroideries

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