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First Children's Folklore Festival "Soko Opančić" Held in Sokobanja
More than 1,200 young folk dancers from all over Serbia and the region filled Sokobanja yesterday with dance, play, and the colorfulness of traditional heritage, making the first children's folklore festival "Soko Opančić" at its premiere edition the event with the largest number of participants ever gathered by KUD "Soko".
TL;DR
- The first "Soko Opančić" Children's Folklore Festival in Sokobanja hosted over 1,200 young folk dancers from Serbia and the region.
- The event, organized by KUD "Soko," exceeded expectations for participation.
- Despite initial rain, the festival proceeded with a parade and a rich cultural program.
- Performances included groups from various Serbian cities and guests from Zvornik, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- The festival emphasized the active involvement of children in preserving and promoting traditional heritage.
- KUD "Soko" actively works to promote Sokobanja through tradition and culture, with nearly 100 children in its ensembles.