Folk dance champion crowned at Strážnice despite scorching heat

Photo: Václav Šálek, ČTK

Scorching heat failed to deter visitors to this year’s International Folklore Festival in Strážnice, South Moravia. One of the highlights was the final of the Slovácko verbuňk, a traditional male solo dance often accompanied by song. This year’s winner was Petr Polách (pictured).

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