Europeade 2015 at Helsingborg, Sweden: Exclusive pics n videos

When I went to Helsingborg on August 8th 2015, my first weekend in Europe this year, I was in for a pleasant surprise. There was an event called Europeade going on in Helsingborg. Europeade is a cultural festival where people dance in their European cultural attires. It is an initiative to create and retain European friendship through dance and music.

I understand Europeade is a 50 year old idea started in Antwerp (Belgium) in 1964. 

It was a memorable experience for me to see so many different colours of traditional European dresses all over. The town was full of such groups, all in their ethnic wears. As I wasn't expecting this when I landed in Helsingborg, it was like stepping into a goldmine unexpectedly.

As per wikipedia over 5000 people from all over Europe converge in the city where Europeade is held. Event goes on for several days, with several indoor and outdoor activities- mainly singing and dancing. Travel expense are taken care by individuals themselves and basic accommodation and food are arranged by the organizers.

I have captured few precious moments from Europeade Folk Dance Festival 2015 below. Hope you enjoy them.

I have made a few videos. These are unedited raw videos shot on Nikon. It is more enriching to watch these short videos than reading text. Hope you enjoy the videos. Those who were part of Europeade 2015 had free access to public transportation in Helsingborg.

Video 1: Europeade 2015 at Helsingborg, Sweden
 
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Video 3: Europeade 2015 at Helsingborg, Sweden
 
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Video 5: A melodious group song
 
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2016 edition will be held in Belgium. Read more posts on Europe and Sweden