The International Folklore Festival in Bijelo Polje began today with a parade of children's ensembles through the city streets of Bijelo Polje, as part of the program marking 20 years of the restoration of Montenegro's independence.
One of the leaders of the "Tekstilac" cultural and artistic group, Alen Šabanović, said that more than 1.000 folklorists will participate in the festival.
Video: J. Ćetković
On the first day of the festival, 15 youth groups from Montenegro and Serbia will participate, while 13 ensembles will present themselves tomorrow.
Program Manager of the Public Institution Cultural Center Milko Kovačević said that this is an opportunity for younger groups to perform tonight at 17 pm, while a concert is scheduled for tomorrow, in addition to the parade of the first ensembles, at 18 pm.
"This is a large festival in terms of the number of participants and folklore ensembles, an atmosphere for the people of Bijelopolje and all those who find themselves in our city. This is an opportunity to see folklore ensembles from all over Montenegro and the surrounding area," said Kovačević.
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