About fs Ostroha

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The Slovak Folklore Ensemble Ostroha was established in 2007 by Slovaks living in the Republic of Ireland. It is comprised of experienced male and female singers, a dance group and a music band who present beautiful performances and an endless variety of Slovak folklore and traditions via their songs, dance and music. Interpreting folklore from numerous regions of Slovakia, for example Horehron, Parchovany, Hont and Šariš, makes the repertoire very attractive for the audience. Each performance is characterised by unique choreography and brilliant dance technique accompanied with excellent music. Ostroha has performed at prominent festivals and cultural events such as:

  • Eurocultured, Dublin, Ireland (2008)
  • Christmas concert, Church of St. Savier, Dominic street, Dublin (2008)
  • Festival of World Cultures, Dun Laoghaire, Ireland (2008, 2009)
  • International Ethnic Festival – ‘Prague Heart of Nations’ (Praha Srdce Národů), Czech Republic (2009)
  • Festival Mela Belfast, Northern Ireland (2009)
  • Festival for Slovaks living abroad (Dni Slovákov žijúcich v zahraničí), Martin, Bratislava, Slovakia (2009)
  • Christmas concert, Church of St. Savier, Dominic street, Dublin (2009)
  • Slovak cultural week, Dublin (2010)
  • Festival under the clock, Dublin (2010)
  • Folklore festival Detva, Slovakia (2010)
  • Christmas concert, Church of St. Savier, Dominic street, Dublin (2010)
  • Celebration of Europe day, European Uninon House, Dawson St., Dublin (2011)
  • International day of Families, Economic and Social Council of the Unatid nations, Lantern Center, Dublin (2011)
  • 2nd Slovak Cultural week in Dublin, exhibition of Slovak artists living in Ireland, Center of creative practices, Dublin (2011)
  • Expo Nations festival, Belfast (2011)
  • The Phizzfest, Phibsorough comunity arts festival, Dublin (2011)
  • Visit of Slovakian Archbishop Mons. Robert Bezak (2011)
  • Christmas concert, Kildare and  Dublin (2011)
  • Holiday World Show, RDS Dublin (2012)
  • The 1st Ball of Czech and Slovaks, Belfast, Nothern Ireland (2012)
  • The 4th Slovak Ball, Dublin (2012)
  • Folklore festival Detva, Slovakia (2012)
  • Expo Nations festival, Belfast (2012)
  • Christmas concert, Dublin (2012)
  • 1st Ostroha CD recorded in Dublin (2012)
  • The 5th Slovak Ball, Dublin (2013)
  • St. Patrick`s parade, Clane, Ireland (2013)
  • 2015
    7.2.-  Fasiangova zabava Murrays
    17.3. - St Patrick, Clane
    22.3. - Tradional dance concert - Civic theatre
    28.3. - Easter workshop
    24.4. - Prawn Festival, Howth
    15.5. - Wedding, Bray
    26.6. - Dance workshop and dancing school - Pifko
    8-9.8. - Zuberec
    22.8. - Wedding, Limerick
    13.9. - Lucan Festival
    18.9. - Lantern Centre
    20.9. - International Mass, Rathmines
    10.10. - Beer Festival, Pifko
    29.10. - Vidiek
    15.11. - Charity Bazaar, RDS
    21.11. - Liberty Hall, Credance + Ostroha
    5.12. - Christmas workshop
    5.12. - Christmas Carols - Lantern Centre
    6.12. - Christmas Concert, St Saviour Church
    25.12. - Christmas Concert for homless - RDS

Ostroha is co-financed by the Office for Slovaks living abroad (ÚSŽZ).

It is also officially supported by the Embassy of Slovakia in Ireland and Lantern Centre.