Roakeldais International Folklore Festival in Warffum, Groningen

May 16, 2012 in What's up by uzo Akubuo

26 Jun 2012 | Tuesday to 2 Jul 2012 | Monday   The international folkloric dance festival Op Roakeldais takes place each year in the town of Warffum, attracting dance groups from all over the world and an audience of around 25,000. Approximately 20 groups take part each year, bringing with them the dance, music, costumes and culture of their countries. Recent years have seen representation from China, Korea, Madera, Vanuatu, South Africa, Chile, Mexico, Slovakia and Bulgaria. Highlights include the Ball of Nations and folk-dance ball held on Friday and Saturday evenings, when the foreign guests dance until dawn with members of [...]

Insights revealed: Romanian music

May 23, 2011 in Music by Julian L

Romanian Music explored It seems as if many people only experience Romanian music at times of the Eurovision Song Contest or at rare occasions of a band having an international hit. Iulian, a Romanian student is exposed to it more more in-depth. And what’s more important, he is giving us an insight! __________________ Being a person that has always been interested in good music and arts, I must say Romanian music holds many facets reflecting society as a whole. Within the current timeline, there are artists who have developed and worked hard to bring forth their unique abilities and gifts [...]