Dunavsko_xoro_north_bulgaria May 2026

“"Dunavsko Horo is the favorite horo chain dance of all Bulgarians... New Year always begins with this popular chain dance." — Iva Todorova, Co-founder of “Taratantci” Foundation” БНР · 4 years ago

While simple enough for beginners to join, skilled leaders at the ends of the line (the horovedec ) may add complex variations and wave a handkerchief ( karpa ) to lead the group. Community Perspectives dunavsko_xoro_north_bulgaria

Created by Diko Iliev while serving in the 36th Kozloduy Infantry Regiment in Oryahovo. “"Dunavsko Horo is the favorite horo chain dance

It is played every New Year's Eve immediately following the national anthem. It is played every New Year's Eve immediately

It represents the Severnyashka (Northern) ethnographic area, specifically the villages around Svishtov.

It is a pravo horo (straight dance) written in a lively 2/4 time signature . Performance Characteristics

The (Danube Circle Dance) is a cornerstone of Bulgarian cultural identity, widely regarded as the most popular folk dance in the country. Composed by Diko Iliev in 1937, this brass band masterpiece from the Northern (Severnyashka) ethnographic region has evolved from a local military band tune into a "pan-Bulgarian" anthem traditionally played to celebrate the arrival of every New Year. Overview of Dunavsko Horo