The non-profit association Gaitani was established in 1999 to unite lovers of folklore, music and dance. The main goals of the Association are: popularization of folklore and dance art in Shumen, the region, the country and beyond in accordance with public needs and interests. It unites and coordinates the efforts and overall activities of its members to create conditions for raising the level and mastery of dancers, musicians and singers in order to increase the social impact of dances and songs. Preservation and development of the cultural identity of children, youth and adults from ethnic minorities and transformation of ethnocultural diversity into a source of mutual knowledge, respect and cooperation in a common cultural environment.

The subject of activity of the association consists in dance, music and singing training of its members. Promotion and dissemination of national folklore traditions, training, development and realization of children, youth and adults in the art of dance and promotion of our national traditions in the country and abroad.

The association includes the ensembles:
Children's dance ensemble "Pargavelche"
Folklorе dance ensemble "Gaitani"
Club of folklore round-dances "Gaitani"

The repertoire of the ensembles includes songs, dances, people and dramatized customs from the region of Shumen and other ethnographic regions of Bulgaria. For the most part, they are sought after by the choreographer Ch. Chanov, as they are described, systematized and recreated in the repertoire. Over the years, dance groups have brought to their city and country many awards in the field of folk dance. They have participated in festivals in the country and abroad, thus popularizing Bulgarian folklore.

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