Hanácký národopisný soubor Olešnica Doloplazy
Doloplazy, Česká republika
Festival years: 2006, 2025
The ensemble is dedicated to preserving folk customs, songs, dances, and costumes from the Haná region. It presents Haná customs and traditions at many domestic and international folklore festivals and events. The ensemble’s repertoire consists of folk customs and dances depicting the year-round life of the ordinary Haná people. HNS Olešnica Doloplazy z. s. is also a long-time organizer of the traditional ethnographic celebration "The Ride of the Kings" in Doloplazy, which takes place annually on the first weekend of July. During performances, the ensemble is accompanied by a folk music band that also performs independently.
The festival is a regular member of the International Council of Organizations of Folklore Festivals and Folk Arts CIOFF.