The Magic Chicago Folk Festival 2023

We are very happy to share with you some photos and unforgettable moments from the Chicago Folk Festival 2023 that took place on October 7. Words cannot describe our excitement as we revisit these wonderful emotions. 

Chicago Folk Festival 2023 for the second year in a row

This year, again on the same stage came ensembles from different nationalities. With us were groups from Bulgaria, Poland, Mexico, Spain, Slovakia, Serbia and Ukraine. On stage, the packed hall saw performances prepared with a lot of desire and effort. Besides choreographed dances, the guests present enjoyed several masterfully performed folk songs and a musical performance of the "kaba" bagpipe from the Bulgarian Rhodope region. The host of the event was the Bulgarian singer Sonia Membrenio.

Again we would like to thank the Consul General of Bulgaria, Mr. Svetoslav Stankov, who made an opening speech at the beginning of the festival and welcomed all participants. 

Thanks also to all the guests who gave of their time and came to the event. 

Participants

Thanks to all the groups who contributed to make this festival a colorful celebration and gave us unforgettable moments: 

Ensemble Espanol Spanish Dance Theater, Spain

Tatra Slovak Dancers of Milwaukee, Slovakia

Dance Academy of Mexico - DAOM, Mexico

Sumadija Serbian Folk Dance Ensemble, Serbia

Eye of the Falcon Artistic Company, Serbia

Dnipro Ukrainian Dance Ensemble, Ukraine

Vyshyvanka School of Dance, Ukraine

Wici Song and Dance Theater, Poland

Bulgarian Folk Dance Ensemble Golden Thrace, Bulgaria

Bulgarica - Bulgarica, Bulgaria

VivAnov dance group Chicago, Bulgaria

Vocal Folklore Trio - Charodea, Bulgaria

Nedyalko Ketev - Gaida, Bulgaria

Duet Minkov, Bulgaria

Organisers