Half a century of the Gütersloh traditional dance group
Folklore Circle Gütersloh Celebrates 50th Anniversary with International Festival
In the heart of Germany, the city of Gütersloh recently hosted a four-day folklore festival to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Folklore Circle Gütersloh. The event, which coincided with the 200th anniversary of Gütersloh's city rights, brought together nine groups from seven countries, creating a vibrant and culturally rich atmosphere.
Founded five decades ago as a youth group, the Folklore Circle Gütersloh has grown to become a staple of the city's association life. Today, people of all ages dance and make music within the circle, demonstrating the power of tradition and community.
The Folklore Circle's aim has always been to promote peace and understanding among nations, build bridges between people and cultures, and preserve and develop cultural traditions. This mission was evident in the diverse performances that graced the city center, an impressive parade, and a public ecumenical service at the Apostelkirche.
The highlight of the festival was a grand ball held in the large hall of the Stuwe-Weißenberg dance school. Over 200 guests attended the event, where dance pairs of all ages, from two to 85, danced the night away, demonstrating the unifying power of music and dance. The dancers, musicians, alphorn players, and flag twirlers enriched the cityscape for three days, bringing joy and camaraderie to the community.
In keeping with their mission, the Folklore Circle Gütersloh has traveled to countries such as Morocco, Spain, France, the Czech Republic, Belgium, Italy, and even Canada, sharing their love for Westphalian and German cultural traditions and learning from other cultures in return.
The Folklore Circle invites anyone who enjoys dancing or making music to join them. They meet every Tuesday from 7:15 PM to 9 PM at the Forum of the Carl-Miele-Berufskolleg Gütersloh, Wilh.-Wolf-Str./ Corner Wiesenstraße. For more information, call 05205 / 70987.
As the Folklore Circle Gütersloh continues to grow and evolve, it remains a testament to the enduring power of tradition and the importance of cultural exchange in fostering understanding and unity among people.
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