Romanian rhythms at Royal College

Sri Lankans will have a rare opportunity to experience an evening of Romanian Folklore- dances and instrument music, performed live by "BARAGANUL" Ensemble from Calarasi - Romania on December 5, 2007, from 6 to 7.00 p.m. at Royal College, Main Hall, Rajakeeya Mawatha, Colombo 7.

Organised by the Embassy of Romania, the event is to celebrate the National Day of Romania and the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries, Romania and Sri Lanka. The band will include twenty five young girls and boys who would perform to the traditional tunes of Romania.

Calarasi County is located in the South-East of Romania, on Borcea branch of the Danube River, between Bucharest and Constanta; the area has a peculiar specific within traditional Romanian culture. Because of the quality of performance and the authenticity of its repertoire, "Baraganul" ensemble has gained unanimous appreciation both at national and international level (in France, Japan, Italy, USA, Greece, Turkey, Bulgaria and other countries).

This ensemble promotes firstly the folklore characteristic to Calarasi area, and also the beauty of the folk songs, dances and costumes from almost all over Romania. The authenticity of choreographic repertoire is given by the fact that all dances, gathered from villages, are set up on the stage in such a manner that keeps within the style specific to the rural environment.

The circle is often found within the choreographic design - an element of composition characteristic to Romanian folklore, and especially to Southern realms. A separate note is the alternation of slow and very dynamic rhythms during the same dance, which contributes to the spectacular performances given by the "Baraganul" folklore ensemble. The entrance for the show will be free of charge and Romanian Embassy welcomes everybody who loves to know and learn of the culture Romania.