The is a premier folk ensemble from Slatina, Olt County, dedicated to preserving the Călușul , an ancient Romanian ritual dance recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage . This group is a central pillar of the annual "Călușul Românesc" festival, which brings together thousands of dancers to celebrate this solar, healing, and fertility rite. 1. Origins and Symbolic Meaning
The "Călușarii Slatinei" are known for high-energy execution and technical precision: ANSAMBLUL ,,CALUSARII SLATINEI``-Calusul
: A masked character who often performs skits and maintains order through silent authority. The is a premier folk ensemble from Slatina,
: Dancers wear embroidered shirts, white trousers, and colorful hats. Small bells ( clopoței ) are tied to their legs to create rhythmic jingling during the dance. Origins and Symbolic Meaning The "Călușarii Slatinei" are
: During the week of Rusalii, the ensemble participates in large-scale representations that have even earned spots in the Guinness World Records for the number of synchronized dancers. Expand map Performance Hubs Festival Locations Căluş ritual - UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
