-Traditional folk dance is arguably the best way to discover and experience the Macedonian culture.
Macedonians are closely connected with their traditions and respect the cultural heritage that has been passed on with centuries from one generation to another. Most of Macedonia's folklore consists of folktales, aphorisms, traditional folk dances, folk embroidery, colourful costumes, folklore music and pottery.
One of the best forms through which you can discover the Macedonian culture and tradition is traditional folk dances performed with passion by people of all ages. Depending on the style, choreography and the customs they express, there are dances which originate from five different regions of Macedonia including dances from South Macedonia, East, West as well as dances which originate from the North of Macedonia or Southwestern region.
There are many traditional folk dances in Macedonia and all are different and beautiful in their own way. They burst with rhythms, fast dancing steps, colorful costumes, rigorousness and beautiful songs and are named according to instruments, customs and rituals as well as names of towns and villages.