Wallachian ensemble KOSISKA
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We are trying to preserve Wallachian customs and traditions in our village.
KOSISKA
A folklore ensemble that has been established only recently. In 2014, first the children's component Kosáček was founded, not long after that the men Kosaka started to meet.
KOSÁČEK
Children aged 4 and up who sing and dance Wallachian songs and dances with the aim of preserving and reviving forgotten traditions. They perform mainly at village events and accompany their bands with "A Year in the Village".
Among the traditional events is the spring hoisting of the Marena and the associated welcoming of spring, at the end of May the children are presented at the Gulášový král and the spring march, which is organized annually by the Municipality of Ratiboř. The children perform a band with different themes. In autumn, they sing and dance for the joy of the sick and the elderly, they also took part in the Children's Wallachian Ball. At the beginning of Advent, they light the Christmas tree with a Christmas-themed band and between the holidays they go caroling together with the Kosáky guys - Šťastikovat.
Rehearsals are regularly every Wednesday, the first rehearsal this year - 25 September 2019 on the 1st floor of the fire station (former Svazarm, Ratiboř 435)
- Preschool children 16.00-16.45
- Children of school age 17.00-18.00
Contacts for the leaders of Kosáček
Lucka Žabčíková / +420 731 104 654
Barča Machálková / +420 731 104 642
KOSÁCI
A male choir dedicated to singing and presenting old Wallachian and Piács songs. It sings at municipal events, organizes and participates in public rehearsals of male choirs from the region and beyond. The choir has also participated in a tour in Poland.
We meet regularly every Monday from 8pm in the fire station building (former Svazarm, Ratiboř 435), new members welcome.
Contact to the leader of the Kosaki
Martin Žabčík / +420 737 365 745