Folk Dance Club "Zharava" Ignites the Folklore Spirit in Augsburg

29.07.2025 | News and stories

A unique dance project unites Bulgarians of different ages in Germany, transforming folk dances into a bridge between generations and cultures.

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Folklore Dance Club "Zharава" in Augsburg concluded its another successful creative season, reported the leader Violetta Stoeva through an emotional address to her dancers.

The club, which started as an experimental project on September 14, 2023, at the Bulgarian school "Hristo Botev", quickly became a true cultural phenomenon. The initial idea of occupying parents' time with dancing while their children study, grew into a large-scale community initiative.

"The Magic of Folklore" attracts dancers from different age groups - from four-year-old Ivon to 56-year-old enthusiasts. In two years, the ensemble grew to an impressive 50 people, distributed in two dance formations.

In an emotional farewell message, Stoeva wishes her dancers a "fun, unforgettable and inspiring summer", emphasizing the club's mission to preserve the Bulgarian spirit far from the homeland.

The growth of "Zharava" demonstrates how art can unite people, transcending geographic and age boundaries, turning folk dances into a living bridge between generations.