Between 5-7 July 2013, the third edition of the International Folklore Festival takes place in Oradea, organized by the Regina Maria Theatre – Crişana Professional Artistic Ensemble -, the Oradea City Hall, and the Bihor County Council. At this third edition we will have participants from six countries: Cyprus, Greece, Serbia, Slovakia, Turkey, Hungary and Romania (represented by the following ensembles: Maria Tănase Ensemble, Ciprian Porumbescu Ensemble, Porolissum Zalău Professional Artistic Ensemble and Crişana Professional Artistic Ensemble).

FESTIVAL PROGRAM

05 JULY 2013

• 15:30 – Short shows, animations in various locations around the city
• 16:30-18:00 – Parade of folk groups on the route: parking lot of the Trade Unions Culture House – Gen. Magheru Street – Republicii Street – Ferdinand Square
• 18:00–19:30 – Opening ceremony of the International Folklore Festival Oradea Bihor 2013 3rd Edition (Cyprus, Greece, Hungary, Serbia, Slovakia, Turkey)
• 19:30-performance by the Maria Tănase Ensemble; Soloists: Marius Măgureanu, Niculina Stoican, Petrică Matu Stoian
• 21:00-performance by the Ciprian Porumbescu Ensemble; Soloists: Niculai Vieru, Lucica Marasac, Rodica Horga, Gheorghe Finiş

06 JULY 2013

• 17:00-18:30 – Performance by the Crişana Professional Artistic Ensemble; Soloists: Ionel Ban, Simona Costin, Felicia Costin, Viorica Bradea, Cornelia Covaciu
• 18:30-22:00 – Program with guests from abroad: Cyprus, Greece, Hungary, Serbia, Slovakia, Turkey

07 JULY 2013

• 18:00 – Closing Ceremony; On the program: Cyprus, Greece, Hungary, Serbia, Slovakia, Turkey
• 19:30 – Performance by the Crişana Professional Artistic Ensemble; Vocal soloists: Luminiţa Tomuţa, Voichiţa Mihoc, Leontin Ciucur, Cornel Borza
• 20:30 – 22:00 – Performance by the Professional Artistic Ensemble Porolissum Zalău; Vocal soloists: Rodica Pop Seling, Vasile Coca, Ileana Domuta Mastan.