Meaning of Tradition - Folk Dance Festivals?

Why is Tradition Important?

Tradition is existing knowledge. A tradition is a group of related ideas that have lasted for a long time. In some cases people have spent that time trying to improve the ideas. We'll call that a dynamic tradition because it changes over time. We are proud to announce XX Anniversary International Festival of Dance in Chaniotis - Greece 23-28 September ... More than 1,500 exhibitors from Italy, Poland, Turkey, Ukraine, Russia, Moldova, Serbia, Greece, Bulgaria, Armenia, Lithuania, Georgia will take participation.

                                       

        Logo design for 20th Festival anniversary

Traditions are important because they contain some of our best knowledge. We (Makfolk Association and Talija Art Co.) do a pretty good job of gathering the best ideas, and keeping those around, and discarding ideas that are discovered to be mistaken. We made a lot of changes over time to made International Folk Dance Festival "Hanioti" what is in nowadays, respectful festival. We don't say it is perfect, but we are sure that we will work even harder and use our experience to make it even better, close to perfect.

Through last 10 years and 20 festivals our idea how should festival look like, was always clear...our mission is to bring joy to children through dancing, singing and expressing their cultural values to other nations. And we achieved.

We are proud that on those 20 great festivals, we give chance to more then 20 000 children to achieve their dreams too.

Stay tuned on our FaceBook Page or YouTube Chanel for more info about the festival.

Greetings,

MakFolk and Talija Art co. Team

Let the Festivity Begin "Alegria 2013" Calella,Catalunya,Spain

Once again Makfolk Association and Talija Art Co. with great help of NT Incoming and Municipality of Calella,Catalunya,Spain organized Folk Dance Festival "Alegria 2013. It is grande festival with more then 1300 participants...

We opened our festival with meeting with the leaders at the lighthouse of Calella... of course we cheered with glass of champagne :)

 

The very same day there was defile at Calella streets and locals celebrates the participants. After the defile group had performance at Plaza de la Iglesia. After the performance there was beach party...it was great day with many happy faces. 

Today is day for enjoying Calella beach and Flamenco show. The show starts with a taste of the classic Spanish Pasodobles and Zarzuelas followed by some Flamenco performances carried out with rhythm using boxes and sticks followed by the typical Flamenco dance "bulerias" and "solo de pies", rhythm with the feet. Finally but not least the light hearten festival dances known as Las Sevillanas and La Rumba Catalana.

You can visit our FaceBook page for more info, pictures and videos. Also follow us on Twitter and stay updated with hush-tag #AlegriaFestival . 

 

Internazionale di danza festival "Mare Adriatico" 2013, dal 16 al 21 giugno

It is already 4th day of the festival in Lido di Jesolo - Italy...organized by Makfolk Association,Talija Art Co., CST and Lido di Jesolo municipality.  
Here we have more then 750 participants from Bulgaria, USA, Russia, Turkey, Serbia, Ukraine, Georgia, Slovakia and North Cyprus. Organizing festival for 770 participants is not easy but it is pleasure.  

We used this year to be part of the Notti Gialle program as you can see from the picture bellow, which is great :)

We had three concerts in the program, and performance are during night hours so participants enjoy by day Lido with it's nice beach 16 km long. 

First concert was held at Piazza Aurora on 17 of June. It was great one and people of Lido di Jesolo enjoy it very much, tourist too. Program last till midnight and participants...they were magnificent.

Second concert was held at Piazza Milano on 18 of June...also another great place with big stage. People enjoy the performance with Spritz Aperol, characteristic drink for night hours at Lido di Jesolo.

Tonight (19 June) will be the third and final performance at Piazza Aurora again. There will be also defile through the Lido di Jesolo most famous street from Piazza Mazzini to Piazza Aurora.

Tomorrow all the participant will visit Venecia...and we are going with boat from Punta Sabioni. It will be great time and a lot of memories for childrens.

The final day of the festival children will visit Aqualandia...another great day for childrens. 

You can see more pictures at our FaceBook page "Mare Adriatico"  or just use the hush-tag #MareAdriatico.

Keep in touch and greeting from Mare Adriatico Festival Team. Ciao :)

Impressions after International Children’s Folk Festival “ Hanioti 2012 ”

Another great story… Another great festival organized by Makfolk Association is behind us. It was five beautiful days for us full with dancing, socializing, meeting new people and most important of all, having fun. In Hanioti we meet folk groups from all around the world like Ukraine, Venezuela, Russia, Moldova, Greece, Bulgaria, and Turkey. They have their own performances almost every day dancing and presenting the folk culture of their countries.

You can visit Festival Fun Page to see more pictures. 

In these five days we have time to go on beach, take a swim and enjoy in the beautiful sea. Actually at this part of the year Greece is so beautiful with all the colorfulness of nature.

Aegean see view from Hanioti 

Final day of the festival was the most interesting; we have the final concert in Hanioti and it was great. All the groups have their final performance, but at the end we was surprised when all the audience, including Makfolk Team, came down on the stage and dance together on traditional Greek music ☺

Spontaneous finish of the festival :)

In the end of the day, all group leaders have dinner together, sharing impressions of the festival and receiving certificates for their participation on this festival. Finally we take some photos together, to remember this beautiful five days, share our contacts and scheduled a meeting next year.

 

Greece, Turkey, Venezuela, Russia, Ukraine, Moldova,Bulgaria...Great !!!

We are sending greetings and appreciations to all the participants, people and municipality of Hanioti and Talija Art Co. for great festival it was. Hope to meet you again at festival in Hanioti which will be held in September 25 – 30, 2012. For more info about the festival in September you can get more information at our web site www.makfolk.com.mk

See ya,
Makfolk Association Team.

One week till start of the VII International Folk Dance Festival "Hanioti 2012" 15 - 20 May, Greece

Only one week till start of the VII INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE FESTIVAL "HANIOTI"-GREECE 15 - 20 MAY 2012.

It is our honor and pleasure to announce that this festival will be biggest and most attended then previous festivals in Hanioti in past 6 years.

Already 543 participants from India, Bulgaria, Venezuela, Serbia, Greece, Russia, Turkey, Armenia, Moldova and Ukraine confirmed their participation.

Makfolk Association, Talija Art Co. and Municipality of Pallini are already prepared for great fiesta and various of worlds folk dances, music and cultures.

You will be updated about the festival at our Facebook fun page where you can comment, share and be part of the festival. Do not forget to pres Like   ;)

See you there,
Makfolk Association Team

VIII International Folk Dance Festival “Ohrid Waves” 26 - 30 July

Dear Folk Friends,

Makfolk & Talija Team would like to invite you to join the folk groups from Ukraine, Georgia, Turkey, Serbia, Greece, Bulgaria, Venezuela, Moldova, N.Cyprus, Hungary...and be part of our festival.  

APPLICATION PROCESS FOR VIII INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE FESTIVAL "OHRID WAVES"- Ohrid, Macedonia 26 - 30 JULY 2012 IS CLOSING....

Gala Concert at Ohrid Square near St.Cyril and Metodius sculpture 

HURRY UP AND APPLY!!! DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS 05 APRIL 2012

Let's get together and spent great time dancing and singing at the festival in anciently old city Ohrid called Balkan Jerusalem with beautiful Ohrid Lake. Hope you will like this video from Ohrid:

You can see pictures from last year festival "Ohrid Waves 2011" at Makfolk Facebook page.
Download Application Form and send back to makfolk@gmail.com to start the procedure.

Waiting for your applications......:-)

For more information you can visit our web site www.makfolk.com

Makfolk Team at Ohrid Lake sightseeing  

VII INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE FESTIVAL "HANIOTI"- GREECE 15 - 20 MAY 2012

Dear friends,


APPLICATION PROCESS FOR VII INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE FESTIVAL "HANIOTI"- GREECE 15 - 20 MAY 2012 IS CLOSING....

But fortunately for all our FOLK FRIENDS around the world, Makfolk & Talija Team would like to accept two more groups to join the folk groups from Nepal, Ukraine, Georgia, Turkey, Serbia, Greece, Bulgaria, Venezuela, Moldova, Poland and be part of our festival. Therefore we are sending you this INVITATION at the last moment.

HURRY UP AND APPLY!!! DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS 25 MARCH 2012



Let's get together and spent great time dancing and singing in the magical part of Halkidiki, with lovely sandy beaches.

Waiting for your applications......:-)


For more information you can visit our web site www.makfolk.com ,

You can see pictures from last year festival "HANIOTI 2011" at Makfolk Facebook page.

Videos from last year festival "HANIOTI 2011" at Makfolk YouTube Channel.

Makfolk Folklore Festivals 2012

Dear Folkore Friends ,

The Festival Program for 2012 is ready and we like to share it with all of you.In this respect, we would like to invite you to participate on the festivals that will be organized in 2012 and give us an opportunity to meet you and your group and enjoy in your performances.If you need more information or you have additional questions please feel free to contact us any time.

We will send you the application from when you will inform us on which festival you would like to participate.

MAKFOLK association team has a great pleasure to announce festivals for 2012:

1. International children’s folk dance festival “HANIOTI 2011” –Hanioti, Greece 15-20 May 
2. International veteran’s folk dance Festival “Ohrid Waves”–Ohrid,Macedonia 14-17 June 
3. International folk festival “Mare Adriatiko” –Lido Di Jesolo, Italy 17-22 June 
4. International folk dance festival “Alegria” –Callela, Spain 23-30 June 
5. International folk dance festival “Varna 2012” –Varna, Bulgaria 30 June-05 July 
6. International children’s folk festival “Ohrid Waves” –Ohrid, Macedonia 26-30 July 
7. International folk dance festival “Hanioti 2012” – Hanioti, Greece 25-30  September

Also you can visit our webpage www.makfolk.com.mk ,YouTube Channel youtube.com/MakFolkAssociation or FaceBook page facebook.com/Makfolk for more information about festivals organized by Makfolk Association.

We are looking forward to hear from you soon and share folklore world wide together,
MakFolk Association Team.