Chitalishte "Drastar-2012" and Ensemble "Dobrudzha" from Silistra visited Cultural Club "Zhivinitse" in the eponymous Bosnian city

On December 6th, 2014 a group of Ensemble "Dobrudzha" and Chitalishte "Drastar-2012" from Silistra were among the official guests at the celebration of the 35th anniversary of the Cultural Club "Zhivinitse" in the city of Zhivinitse, Tuzla Canton in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Mr Dimitar Dzhambazov - the choreographer of the Ensemble and Mrs Elmira Nikolova - the Chairman of Chitalishte "Drustur-2012" were invited personally by the Director of the Cultural Club - Mr. Enver Sehovich. The special avent was attended by many friends of the organization from the country and abroad.



Elmira Nikolova and Dimitar Djambazov pay their greetings  for the 35th anniversary of the Cultural Club "Zhivinitse"Photo: D. Djambazov

In the crowded hall of the Municipality of Zhivinitse was held a real folklore show. The stage alternated songs and dances from different parts of the country Bosnia and Herzegovina, performed by talented musicians and dancers of all ages and under the musical accompaniment of the orchestra of the Cultural Club. With their individual musical performances are also presented Zeljko Jurisic, Zyuhdiya Doric, Nermin Mamanovich and others.


Photo: D. Djambazov

The Director of the Cultural Club "Zhivinitse" - Mr Enver Sehovich in an emotional speech, spoke about efforts to preserve and restore the club over the years and welcomes the large numbers attending the concert.Cultural Club "Zhivinitse" has a long tradition of successful work in the field of folklore, which dates back to 1946 the club is developing in several directions - folk dances and music, poetry and drama, and thereby contribute to preserving the traditions of their country. In the period 1946-1970 the club works very actively by conducting a series of concerts, won awards at home and abroad. In the period 1970-1979 followed by a drop in business, then in 1979 a group of enthusiasts from Zhivinitse reopening of drama group and city choir, and group dances. The Cultural Club "Zhivinitse" purpose is to contribute to preserving and promoting the development of the Bosnian cultural heritage and the cultural heritage of the Balkan region. Thanks to this long period of work and various folklore events over the years the club has earned its place on the cultural map of the Balkans.

Photo: D. Djambazov



Nowadays the Cultural club "Zhivinitse" has over 200 members. The Club has three acting ensembles - city, school and preschool. The club organizes many national as well as 6 international folklore festivals. Organization maintains links with similar cultural organizations from neighboring countries of Turkey, Sweden, France, Germany, Croatia, including from Bulgaria.

With Bulgaria at heart: DANCE GROUP KITKA (Vienna)

In 2004 two Bulgarians motivated by the love they shared for Bulgarian folklore, spontaneously decided to organize their own group. Thus was born in Vienna amateur ensemble "Kitka". Although the non-professional group gradually finds its way to the heart and soul of the Bulgarian community in Vienna and its popularity is increasing.

Gradually Ensemble "Kitka" began to celebrate with friends and family traditional Bulgarian celebrations which are always passed in an atmosphere of genuine entysiazam with songs, dances and good mood.
In September 2014, a meeting by chance in Silistra between Mrs Magdalena and Mr Dimitar Djambazov send Dobrudzha's dances at the heart of Vienna. Mr Djambazov was invited by the Association "Bulgarian rhythms" to refer to Dance group "Kitka" several dances from Dobrudzha folklore region. Stay went unnoticed for all and leave sweet memories for lovers of Bulgarian folklore. Both sides stayed with the desire to meet again. 

Souvenir photo from the Workshop in October, 2014; photo: Plamen Nikolov

Dimitar Djambazov: "Thank you again for selflessness and professional attitude to work and to me. Thank you to the management and especially to Maggie, who do a lot and gave the idea of ​​a Dobroudzhaa dance. Once again thank you all and greetings from Ensemble "Dobrudja"-Silistra.
We wish all friends of Dance group "Kitka" health and success through the scenes of Europe and around the world! And we ecpect you in Bulgaria!

A newly formed foklore group

The newly formed folklore chamber group in May, 2014 named "Drastar" offers partnership in organizing and conducting concerts and events with folklore character. The group consist of 8 person for the purpose of realization of cultural and tourism marketing and promotion of the festival and carnival culture in the community. The group has its own sound system and its own musical and artistic program that includes a presentation of folk dances and customs from all ethnographic regions in Bulgaria.