6th World Folkloriada Kicks Off in Russia's Bashkortostan
The 6th CIOFF World Folkloriada (Folklore Festival) is well underway in Russia’s republic of Bashkortostan.
World Folkloriada is an international event organized every four years by the International Council of Organizations of Folklore Festivals and Folk Arts (CIOFF), an official partner of UNESCO.
This year, 2,000 performers from more than 60 countries are expected to descend upon the Bashkortostan capital of Ufa for a multi-day series of events across the republic.
Here’s a look at the vibrant event in action:
World Folkloriada is an international event organized every four years by the International Council of Organizations of Folklore Festivals and Folk Arts (CIOFF), an official partner of UNESCO.
This year, 2,000 performers from more than 60 countries are expected to descend upon the Bashkortostan capital of Ufa for a multi-day series of events across the republic.
Here’s a look at the vibrant event in action:
Indonesia
Called the "Olympics of folklore creativity," Folkloriada is hosted by a new country every four years.
Called the "Olympics of folklore creativity," Folkloriada is hosted by a new country every four years.
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Ecuador
Performers from all over the world gather to demonstrate and enjoy traditional forms of dance, music, crafts and games.
Performers from all over the world gather to demonstrate and enjoy traditional forms of dance, music, crafts and games.
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Ecuador
The first Folkloriada event was hosted by the Netherlands in 1996, with 51 countries participating.
The first Folkloriada event was hosted by the Netherlands in 1996, with 51 countries participating.
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Benin
It has also been held in Japan, Hungary, South Korea and Mexico.
It has also been held in Japan, Hungary, South Korea and Mexico.
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Costa Rica
This year's festival headliner is Russian-Tajik singer Manizha, whose song "Russian Woman" took ninth place at Eurovision 2021.
This year's festival headliner is Russian-Tajik singer Manizha, whose song "Russian Woman" took ninth place at Eurovision 2021.
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France
Delegations from over 60 countries will perform over eight days both in Bashkortostan's capital, Ufa, and in locations around the republic.
Delegations from over 60 countries will perform over eight days both in Bashkortostan's capital, Ufa, and in locations around the republic.
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Belarus
This year, Russia will be represented by the Venzelya folk dance ensemble, which draws its inspiration from Russia's cultural and geographic diversity.
This year, Russia will be represented by the Venzelya folk dance ensemble, which draws its inspiration from Russia's cultural and geographic diversity.
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North Macedonia
A statement from Russian President Vladimir Putin wished participants "friendship and mutual understanding," adding, "It is telling that your festival is held in the multiethnic Bashkortostan, where different peoples and adherents of different religions live in peace and accord on the hospitable land."
A statement from Russian President Vladimir Putin wished participants "friendship and mutual understanding," adding, "It is telling that your festival is held in the multiethnic Bashkortostan, where different peoples and adherents of different religions live in peace and accord on the hospitable land."
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Folkloriada's closing ceremony will be held on July 10 in Ufa.
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