FOREIGN FOLKLORE GROUPS<\/span><\/span><\/h3><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/baltica.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Baltica-element-slogan-solg-helesinine-150x150.png\" "\\"Baltica-element-slogan-s\u00f5lg-helesinine\\"")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Judl\u0117<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>(Lithuania)<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h4><\/h3><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>The\u00a0Kelm\u0117\u00a0Cultural Centre folklore ensemble JUDL\u0116 was founded in 1991. The name of the ensemble refers to the name of a lake in the\u00a0Kelm\u0117\u00a0Region, Lithuania. The legend about the origin of this lake\u00a0tells: one evening, a strong wind blew\u00a0a very large\u00a0black cloud, which landed on the ground and turned into a lake.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe ensemble performs folk songs, dances and instrumental music of the Samogitian Region, Lithuania. The ensemble is made up of people from various professions who love the traditions of their country. Currently, the ensemble is attended by 23 participants.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nWe are happy to present our regional traditions at the folklore festival Baltica 2026, as well as to get acquainted with the traditional culture of other countries.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/baltica.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Judle-1-1024x768.jpg\")
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<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Kocis\u00a0<\/span><\/span>(Latvia)<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h4><\/h3><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>The\u00a0folklore\u00a0group\u00a0\u0136ocis\u00a0from\u00a0Latvia,\u00a0Liep\u0101ja\u00a0Children\u00a0and\u00a0Youth\u00a0Centre\u00a0in Latvia\u00a0brings\u00a0together\u00a0children\u00a0and\u00a0young\u00a0people\u00a0who\u00a0honour\u00a0the\u00a0traditions\u00a0of\u00a0Kurzeme:\u00a0they\u00a0play\u00a0instruments,\u00a0sing, and\u00a0dance.\u00a0<\/span>We wear the most magnificent costumes of the western Latvian region of Kurzeme, recorded in 1850 around the\u00a0Liep\u0101ja\u00a0district\u00a0<\/span>\u2013<\/span>\u00a0N\u012bca,\u00a0B\u0101rta,\u00a0Rucava\u00a0and\u00a0P\u0113rkone,\u00a0<\/span>where\u00a0the\u00a0variety\u00a0of folk\u00a0costumes\u00a0was\u00a0remarkably\u00a0wide<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>While\u00a0the\u00a0clothing\u00a0of\u00a0boys\u00a0and\u00a0men\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a0time\u00a0was\u00a0already\u00a0influenced\u00a0by\u00a0urban
\nfashion,\u00a0the\u00a0attire\u00a0of\u00a0girls\u00a0and\u00a0women\u00a0retained\u00a0its\u00a0local\u00a0identity\u00a0for\u00a0a\u00a0long\u00a0time.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nWe\u00a0learn\u00a0in\u00a0the\u00a0traditional\u00a0way\u00a0\u2014 by\u00a0ear, just as\u00a0people\u00a0did\u00a0in\u00a0the\u00a0past,\u00a0rather\u00a0than\u00a0relying\u00a0only\u00a0on\u00a0written\u00a0notation.\u00a0Every\u00a0member\u00a0of\u00a0\u0136ocis\u00a0can\u00a0play\u00a0several\u00a0\u2014 at\u00a0least\u00a0four\u00a0\u2014\u00a0traditional\u00a0folk\u00a0instruments.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nWe are young,\u00a0enthusiastic\u00a0and passionate about promoting traditional cultural values. We gladly take part in festivals and other cultural events, create our own concert\u00a0programmes, and build lasting friendships with other folklore groups. By visiting tradition bearers and storytellers, we ensure that our work is deeply rooted in tradition while enriched by the freshness and energy of youth.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Kocis<\/span><\/i>\u00a0means \u201cbasket\u201d.<\/span>
\n\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/baltica.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Kocis-225x300.jpeg\")
<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Mbeningoma-Comores\u00a0Association<\/strong>\u00a0(Comoros)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><\/h3><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>The association was founded in 2011 by people who were united in their passion for Comorian dance and folk art. The aim of the association is to raise awareness of the necessity to protect intangible cultural heritage, introduce traditional Comorian dances, support\u00a0social\u00a0creativity\u00a0and\u00a0integration\u00a0through\u00a0art, and\u00a0value\u00a0cultural\u00a0diversity.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nMbeningoma-Comores unites people of very different cultural backgrounds and walks of life \u2013 many of them are traditional dancers and storytellers, while others are actors and young artists.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe Comoro Islands have throughout the centuries been shaped by cultural influences from Africa, Asia, the Near East, and France. The intangible cultural heritage formed precisely from this cultural amalgam is introduced to us by Mbeningoma-Comores. Their unique dances emanating from their roots reflect the richness and diversity of their home island.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nMbeningoma-Comores has since its beginning offered drumming, dancing and singing workshops, organised festivals, competitions, as well as regional and national events across the country, and participated in school activites and other endeavours.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/baltica.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1000131698-1.jpg\")
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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Judl\u0117<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>(Lithuania)<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h4><\/h3><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>The\u00a0Kelm\u0117\u00a0Cultural Centre folklore ensemble JUDL\u0116 was founded in 1991. The name of the ensemble refers to the name of a lake in the\u00a0Kelm\u0117\u00a0Region, Lithuania. The legend about the origin of this lake\u00a0tells: one evening, a strong wind blew\u00a0a very large\u00a0black cloud, which landed on the ground and turned into a lake.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe ensemble performs folk songs, dances and instrumental music of the Samogitian Region, Lithuania. The ensemble is made up of people from various professions who love the traditions of their country. Currently, the ensemble is attended by 23 participants.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nWe are happy to present our regional traditions at the folklore festival Baltica 2026, as well as to get acquainted with the traditional culture of other countries.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Kocis\u00a0<\/span><\/span>(Latvia)<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h4><\/h3><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>The\u00a0folklore\u00a0group\u00a0\u0136ocis\u00a0from\u00a0Latvia,\u00a0Liep\u0101ja\u00a0Children\u00a0and\u00a0Youth\u00a0Centre\u00a0in Latvia\u00a0brings\u00a0together\u00a0children\u00a0and\u00a0young\u00a0people\u00a0who\u00a0honour\u00a0the\u00a0traditions\u00a0of\u00a0Kurzeme:\u00a0they\u00a0play\u00a0instruments,\u00a0sing, and\u00a0dance.\u00a0<\/span>We wear the most magnificent costumes of the western Latvian region of Kurzeme, recorded in 1850 around the\u00a0Liep\u0101ja\u00a0district\u00a0<\/span>\u2013<\/span>\u00a0N\u012bca,\u00a0B\u0101rta,\u00a0Rucava\u00a0and\u00a0P\u0113rkone,\u00a0<\/span>where\u00a0the\u00a0variety\u00a0of folk\u00a0costumes\u00a0was\u00a0remarkably\u00a0wide<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>While\u00a0the\u00a0clothing\u00a0of\u00a0boys\u00a0and\u00a0men\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a0time\u00a0was\u00a0already\u00a0influenced\u00a0by\u00a0urban
\nfashion,\u00a0the\u00a0attire\u00a0of\u00a0girls\u00a0and\u00a0women\u00a0retained\u00a0its\u00a0local\u00a0identity\u00a0for\u00a0a\u00a0long\u00a0time.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nWe\u00a0learn\u00a0in\u00a0the\u00a0traditional\u00a0way\u00a0\u2014 by\u00a0ear, just as\u00a0people\u00a0did\u00a0in\u00a0the\u00a0past,\u00a0rather\u00a0than\u00a0relying\u00a0only\u00a0on\u00a0written\u00a0notation.\u00a0Every\u00a0member\u00a0of\u00a0\u0136ocis\u00a0can\u00a0play\u00a0several\u00a0\u2014 at\u00a0least\u00a0four\u00a0\u2014\u00a0traditional\u00a0folk\u00a0instruments.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nWe are young,\u00a0enthusiastic\u00a0and passionate about promoting traditional cultural values. We gladly take part in festivals and other cultural events, create our own concert\u00a0programmes, and build lasting friendships with other folklore groups. By visiting tradition bearers and storytellers, we ensure that our work is deeply rooted in tradition while enriched by the freshness and energy of youth.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Kocis<\/span><\/i>\u00a0means \u201cbasket\u201d.<\/span>
\n\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Mbeningoma-Comores\u00a0Association<\/strong>\u00a0(Comoros)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><\/h3><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>The association was founded in 2011 by people who were united in their passion for Comorian dance and folk art. The aim of the association is to raise awareness of the necessity to protect intangible cultural heritage, introduce traditional Comorian dances, support\u00a0social\u00a0creativity\u00a0and\u00a0integration\u00a0through\u00a0art, and\u00a0value\u00a0cultural\u00a0diversity.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nMbeningoma-Comores unites people of very different cultural backgrounds and walks of life \u2013 many of them are traditional dancers and storytellers, while others are actors and young artists.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe Comoro Islands have throughout the centuries been shaped by cultural influences from Africa, Asia, the Near East, and France. The intangible cultural heritage formed precisely from this cultural amalgam is introduced to us by Mbeningoma-Comores. Their unique dances emanating from their roots reflect the richness and diversity of their home island.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nMbeningoma-Comores has since its beginning offered drumming, dancing and singing workshops, organised festivals, competitions, as well as regional and national events across the country, and participated in school activites and other endeavours.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
The\u00a0Kelm\u0117\u00a0Cultural Centre folklore ensemble JUDL\u0116 was founded in 1991. The name of the ensemble refers to the name of a lake in the\u00a0Kelm\u0117\u00a0Region, Lithuania. The legend about the origin of this lake\u00a0tells: one evening, a strong wind blew\u00a0a very large\u00a0black cloud, which landed on the ground and turned into a lake.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The ensemble performs folk songs, dances and instrumental music of the Samogitian Region, Lithuania. The ensemble is made up of people from various professions who love the traditions of their country. Currently, the ensemble is attended by 23 participants.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n We are happy to present our regional traditions at the folklore festival Baltica 2026, as well as to get acquainted with the traditional culture of other countries.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> The\u00a0folklore\u00a0group\u00a0\u0136ocis\u00a0from\u00a0Latvia,\u00a0Liep\u0101ja\u00a0Children\u00a0and\u00a0Youth\u00a0Centre\u00a0in Latvia\u00a0brings\u00a0together\u00a0children\u00a0and\u00a0young\u00a0people\u00a0who\u00a0honour\u00a0the\u00a0traditions\u00a0of\u00a0Kurzeme:\u00a0they\u00a0play\u00a0instruments,\u00a0sing, and\u00a0dance.\u00a0<\/span>We wear the most magnificent costumes of the western Latvian region of Kurzeme, recorded in 1850 around the\u00a0Liep\u0101ja\u00a0district\u00a0<\/span>\u2013<\/span>\u00a0N\u012bca,\u00a0B\u0101rta,\u00a0Rucava\u00a0and\u00a0P\u0113rkone,\u00a0<\/span>where\u00a0the\u00a0variety\u00a0of folk\u00a0costumes\u00a0was\u00a0remarkably\u00a0wide<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>While\u00a0the\u00a0clothing\u00a0of\u00a0boys\u00a0and\u00a0men\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a0time\u00a0was\u00a0already\u00a0influenced\u00a0by\u00a0urban We\u00a0learn\u00a0in\u00a0the\u00a0traditional\u00a0way\u00a0\u2014 by\u00a0ear, just as\u00a0people\u00a0did\u00a0in\u00a0the\u00a0past,\u00a0rather\u00a0than\u00a0relying\u00a0only\u00a0on\u00a0written\u00a0notation.\u00a0Every\u00a0member\u00a0of\u00a0\u0136ocis\u00a0can\u00a0play\u00a0several\u00a0\u2014 at\u00a0least\u00a0four\u00a0\u2014\u00a0traditional\u00a0folk\u00a0instruments.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n We are young,\u00a0enthusiastic\u00a0and passionate about promoting traditional cultural values. We gladly take part in festivals and other cultural events, create our own concert\u00a0programmes, and build lasting friendships with other folklore groups. By visiting tradition bearers and storytellers, we ensure that our work is deeply rooted in tradition while enriched by the freshness and energy of youth.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Kocis<\/span><\/i>\u00a0means \u201cbasket\u201d.<\/span> The association was founded in 2011 by people who were united in their passion for Comorian dance and folk art. The aim of the association is to raise awareness of the necessity to protect intangible cultural heritage, introduce traditional Comorian dances, support\u00a0social\u00a0creativity\u00a0and\u00a0integration\u00a0through\u00a0art, and\u00a0value\u00a0cultural\u00a0diversity.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Mbeningoma-Comores unites people of very different cultural backgrounds and walks of life \u2013 many of them are traditional dancers and storytellers, while others are actors and young artists.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Comoro Islands have throughout the centuries been shaped by cultural influences from Africa, Asia, the Near East, and France. The intangible cultural heritage formed precisely from this cultural amalgam is introduced to us by Mbeningoma-Comores. Their unique dances emanating from their roots reflect the richness and diversity of their home island.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Mbeningoma-Comores has since its beginning offered drumming, dancing and singing workshops, organised festivals, competitions, as well as regional and national events across the country, and participated in school activites and other endeavours.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/baltica.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Judle-1.jpg\")
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\nfashion,\u00a0the\u00a0attire\u00a0of\u00a0girls\u00a0and\u00a0women\u00a0retained\u00a0its\u00a0local\u00a0identity\u00a0for\u00a0a\u00a0long\u00a0time.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
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