The Wreath of Vršac

The International Folk Festival “The Wreath of Vršac”, a place of gathering of numerous international ansambles, is being organized in the town of Vršac that lies at the foot of the Vršac Mountains.

This year’s anniversary 15th International Folklore Festival “The Wreath of Vršac” will be held from July 11th to July 15th 2012 at the Town square in Vršac.

The Festival will be opened with a grand parade at 18.30 after which a rich festival program and the opening of the Festival at 20.00 will follow. This year the Festival will introduce ensembles from 10 countries, including Mexico, Indonesia, Tunisia, Spain, Turkey, Bulgaria, Canada, Republika Srpska and Serbia.

Since founded in 1993 the International Folklore Festival gathered about 200 ensembles from around the world and it is the meeting place of many cultures. The festival was founded to preserve the tradition of folk songs and dances. The festival consists of competitive programme, review programme and accompanying manifestations.

So far, in addition to numerous ensembles from the country and the region, guests from distant countries like Mexico, India, Sri Lanka, Tahiti, as well as France, Spain, Russia, Poland, and many others had a chance to show its culture and traditional dance and music to the local audience.

In addition to the main festival program, the manifestation is followed by the Ethno Fair and a series of events – concerts, exhibitions, lectures, taking place at various locations in the city. “The Wreath of Vršac” is an important festival of traditional dance and music, as well as a unique opportunity for the encounter of cultures from around the world and exchange of experiences. The festival is organized every year by the Municipality of Vršac.