FOLK IN MOTION STAGE – (12:55 – 13:05)

Feel the pulse of Bulgaria with Dance Group Zora! Founded in 2017 by Nikol Petkova and now led by Dutch choreographer Esther Willems, this 17-member troupe has grown to over 50 dancers from cities like The Hague, Utrecht, and Rotterdam. Showcasing vibrant folk dances from diverse regions in authentic costumes, they deliver graceful steps, rich rhythms, and cultural storytelling. With international performances in Belgium, France, and Germany, Zora unites a multicultural mix—including Bulgarians, Dutch, Germans, and more—in a colorful explosion of tradition.