The film about the XVI World Championship of Folklore “World Folk 2026” presents the most exciting moments of the international event held in Nesebar and Sveti Vlas, Bulgaria. The championship brought together performers from eight countries, who showcased the richness of their folklore heritage through music, dance, colorful national costumes, and traditions from different parts of the world.
Among the highlights are the participants’ stage performances and the culmination of the championship – the official awards ceremony. The grand winner was the folklore dance ensemble “Kodreniy” from the Republic of Moldova, which earned the title of “Absolute World Champion 2026” and the Grand Prix “Golden Orpheus”. Second place went to the Youth Dance Group of the Representative Folklore Ensemble “Slav Boykin” from Rakovski, Bulgaria, while Al Sarris Dabkeh dance group from the city of Baqa al-Gharbiyye secured third place.
Beyond the competition and awards, the film captures the atmosphere of an international cultural event where different generations, nations, and traditions come together through the universal language of folklore. The stage performances, the emotions of the participants, and the diversity of the cultures represented reveal the spirit of “World Folk 2026” – a celebration of music, dance, and living folklore heritage.