Folklore Groups

Have you ever done The Chicken Kolo under a light show? Have you ever been to a Serbian-style Mardi Gras party? Now is your chance!

Please join us Saturday, February 6 at 6:00 p.m. at the St. Sava Pavilion, 9191 Mississippi Street in Merrillville, Indiana to experience Mardi Gras! Wear your favorite mask or come as you are, it does not matter!

DJ Vinko is already wearing his jester hat and beads and cannot wait to spin your favorite kolos, while mixing in some zydeco music. He recently purchased a brand light system so don’t miss out on this opportunity to be the first to do the Chicken Kolo under lights!

Entry fee for high school age and over is $10. Your entrance fee will come with your choice of a mask or strand of beads.

Cajun style food and beverages such as gumbo, red beans and rice and chicken creole will be available for purchase.

Stop by the bakery to try some bread pudding as well as traditional Serbian baked goods.

Please join us in this unique and memorable experience! View the Facebook Event, share with your friends, and let us know you’ll join us for this special night – https://www.facebook.com/events/895451320532753/

Srbadija Folklore group of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church in Merrillville, Indiana packed up their nosnja and opanke for a trip to San Francisco, California in early October for a special performance and weekend of activities at St. John the Baptist Serbian Orthodox Church (Father Marko’s former church before coming to St. Sava).

The performance was part of the St. John the Baptist Slava Celebration and signals a collaboration between the two groups that will ultimately see the folklore group from St. John the Baptist performing at the St. Sava Serb Fest taking place in August 2016.

Upon the group’s arrival Friday evening, the San Francisco Church hosted a welcome dinner and dance, then Saturday hosted a Folklore Fest/Zabava which included the St. John the Baptist and another local group. Sunday, Srbadija attended the Divine Liturgy and the Slava Banquet.

Paul Bunjevic, Folklore Director at St. John the Baptist, welcomed the St. Sava group of 42 representatives with open arms and was extremely hospitable and accommodating. Proto Dusan Bunjevic and Protinica Ljiljana Bunjevic were equally amazing hosts and it was a wonderful opportunity to meet them and spend the weekend at their beautiful church.

The Srbadija Folklore Group from St. Sava arrived in California during the day Friday and took a drive to Twin Peaks and absorbed beautiful views of the city of San Francisco.

Throughout the weekend they also took a ride on the cable car, visited the Golden Gate Bridge, Lombard Street (the most crooked street in the world), Muir Woods (Redwood Forest), the Russian Cathedral, and Fisherman’s Warf.

The kids of Srbadija had a wonderful time and their feet hurt from dancing so much all weekend!

Srbadija is looking forward to returning the hospitality in August 2016 when the San Francisco group comes to St. Sava to perform at the St. Sava Serb Fest.

Srbadija greatly appreciates St. Sava Church members, family, friends, and community members who have supported events throughout the year helping to make this unique experience possible for the youth of St. Sava Church.

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St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church will host a Friday Night Zabava Thanksgiving weekend, November 27 in the Pavilion at St. Sava, 9191 Mississippi Street, Merrillville, IN 46410.

The festivities will begin at 6:00 p.m. featuring music by Orchestra Sumadija. There will be Chicken Kolo Dance Contest Prizes and more.

This is a special opportunity for Serbs throughout Northwest Indiana and the Chicagoland area to come together for a classic Zabava experience to celebrate a shared culture and friendships.

Doors open at 6:00 p.m., dinners and a cash bar will be available. Admission is $10.

• Click here to join the St. Sava Friday Night Zabava Facebook Event
• Click here to download a flyer to share

Back-to-Back Zabava

There will probably be more kolo dancing this coming Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend in Merrillville than anywhere else in Northwest Indiana or Chicagoland.

Make the most of your entire Thanksgiving holiday by celebrating with friends and family at a Zabava both Thursday and Friday nights in Merrillville, IN for back-to-back nights of fun and friendship.

Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26 the St. Elijah Folklore Group is hosting a Zabava at St. Elijah Serbian American Hall, 8700 Taft Street, Merrillville, IN beginning at 6:00 p.m.

Don’t miss either of these opportunities at St. Elijah Thursday night and St. Sava Friday night to see friends and get your fill of kolo dancing with some of the best live music in the region.

• Click here to join the St. Elijah Thursday Night Zabava Facebook Event

 

Srbadija Folklore Group of St. Sava Church in Merrillville, IN will be among several groups performing at the “Tromedja” Folklore Festival taking place Saturday, Nov. 7 at St. George Serbian Orthodox Church in Schererville, Indiana and then will host a luncheon at St. Sava Church immediately following the Divine Liturgy Sunday, Nov. 8.

About the St. George Folklore Festival – Saturday, Nov. 7

The festival begins at 5:30 p.m. and it is hosted by Folklore Group “Tromedja” from St. George Serbian Orthodox Church.

The festival will take place in the Halls of St. George. 905 East Joliet Street, Schererville, Indiana 46375.

This fantastic program will feature folklore groups from all over the Chicago and Northwest Indiana area.

Great Serbian food and desserts for sale. DJ SPAZ will be providing music for the after dance.

Admission is free for Folklore Performers, Adults $10.00, 13-17 $5.00, 12 and under free.

About the Luncheon at St. Sava – Sunday, Nov. 8

The famous Goulash is back. Join us for delicious food and great company Sunday immediately following the Divine Liturgy at St. Sava Church in the South Wing. Mirko Kljajic will be making the special Goulash once again.

Please help support our growing folklore groups by attending the luncheon.

About Srbadija Folklore

This performance at the St. George  Folklore Festival by Srbadija of St. Sava will represent another showcase of St. Sava youth talent. Recently Srbadija performed at the Valparaiso Wold Culture Fest in mid September, a special performance in San Francisco, California in early October and most recently at the Gracanica Folklore Fall Festival which took place Oct. 24.

Srbadija is currently adding new performance dates, hosting luncheons, and planning new special events to celebrate the Serbian culture. Look for more performance and event announcements by visiting the Srbadija Folklore website at http://www.saint.sava.net/folklore.

View all events relating to St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church open to church members and the public in the surrounding community by visiting our online calendar – http://sww.saintsava.net/calendar.

Srbadija Folklore Group of St. Sava Church in Merrillville, IN will be among several groups performing at the “Tromedja” Folklore Festival taking place Saturday, Nov. 7 at St. George Serbian Orthodox Church in Schererville, Indiana.

The festival begins at 5:30 p.m. and it is hosted by Folklore Group “Tromedja” from St. George Serbian Orthodox Church.

The festival will take place in the Halls of St. George. 905 East Joliet Street, Schererville, Indiana 46375.

This fantastic program will feature folklore groups from all over the Chicago and Northwest Indiana area.

Great Serbian food and desserts for sale. DJ SPAZ will be providing music for the after dance.

Admission is free for Folklore Performers, Adults $10.00, 13-17 $5.00, 12 and under free.

About Srbadija Folklore

This performance at the St. George  Folklore Festival by Srbadija of St. Sava will represent another showcase of St. Sava youth talent. Recently Srbadija performed at the Valparaiso Wold Culture Fest in mid September, a special performance in San Francisco, California in early October and most recently at the Gracanica Folklore Fall Festival which took place Oct. 24.

Srbadija is currently adding new performance dates, hosting luncheons, and planning new special events to celebrate the Serbian culture. Look for more performance and event announcements by visiting the Srbadija Folklore website at http://www.saint.sava.net/folklore.

View all events relating to St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church open to church members and the public in the surrounding community by visiting our online calendar – http://sww.saintsava.net/calendar.

St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church will host a Friday Night Zabava Thanksgiving weekend, November 27 in the Pavilion at St. Sava, 9191 Mississippi Street, Merrillville, IN 46410.

The festivities will begin at 6:00 p.m. featuring music by Orchestra Sumadija.

This is a special opportunity for Serbs throughout Northwest Indiana and the Chicagoland area to come together for a classic Zabava experience to celebrate a shared culture and friendships.

Doors open at 6:00 p.m., dinners and a cash bar will be available.

• Click here to join the St. Sava Friday Night Zabava Facebook Event
• Click here to download a flyer to share

Back-to-Back Zabava

There will probably be more kolo dancing this coming Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend in Merrillville than anywhere else in Northwest Indiana or Chicagoland.

Make the most of your entire Thanksgiving holiday by celebrating with friends and family at a Zabava both Thursday and Friday nights in Merrillville, IN for back-to-back nights of fun and friendship.

Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26 the St. Elijah Folklore Group is hosting a Zabava at St. Elijah Serbian American Hall, 8700 Taft Street, Merrillville, IN beginning at 6:00 p.m.

Don’t miss either of these opportunities at St. Elijah Thursday night and St. Sava Friday night to see friends and get your fill of kolo dancing with some of the best live music in the region.

• Click here to join the St. Elijah Thursday Night Zabava Facebook Event

 

The Gracanica Folklore Group Fall Festival will begin tomorrow evening Saturday, Oct. 24 at 6:00 p.m.

The St. Sava folklore group Srbadija will among many groups providing feature performances at this annual festival which takes place on the grounds of the Diocese Monastery.

The festival will take place at Gracanica Hall, Most Holy Mother of God Monastery, 35240 N. Grant Street, Third Lake, IL 60046. Everyone is welcome to attend. There will be a $10 cover charge and food and drinks will be available for purchase.

After the dance festival performances there will be an open dance with DJ Petko providing music.

This Fall Festival hosted by the Gracanica Folklore Group is one of two annual dance festivals taking place each year, the other taking place yearly in the spring.

For more information about the Gracanica Folklore Group Fall Festival contact Sladjana Selakovic at gracanicafolklore@gmail.com.

This performance at the Gracanica Folklore Group Fall Festival  by Srbadija of St. Sava will represent another showcase of St. Sava youth talent. Srbadija performed at the Valparaiso Wold Culture Fest in mid September and recently returned from a special performance in San Francisco, California in early October.

Srbadija is currently adding new performance dates, hosting luncheons, and planning new special events to celebrate the Serbian culture. Look for more performance and event announcements by visiting the Srbadija Folklore website at http://www.saint.sava.net/folklore.

View all events relating to St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church open to church members and the public in the surrounding community by visiting our online calendar – http://sww.saintsava.net/calendar.

The St. Sava folklore group Srbadija will perform at the Gracanica Folklore Group Fall Festival taking place Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015 beginning at 6:00 p.m.

Celebrate the beginning of another great year together with dancing, music, food and great friends.

The festival will take place at Gracanica Hall, Most Holy Mother of God Monastery, 35240 N. Grant Street, Third Lake, IL 60046. Everyone is welcome to attend. There will be a $10 cover charge and food and drinks will be available for purchase.

After the dance festival performances there will be an open dance with DJ Petko providing music.

This Fall Festival hosted by the Gracanica Folklore Group is one of two annual dance festivals taking place each year, the other taking place yearly in the spring.

For more information about the Gracanica Folklore Group Fall Festival contact Sladjana Selakovic at gracanicafolklore@gmail.com.

This performance at the Gracanica Folklore Group Fall Festival  by Srbadija of St. Sava will represent another showcase of St. Sava youth talent. Srbadija performed at the Valparaiso Wold Culture Fest in mid September and recently returned from a special performance in San Francisco, California in early October.

Srbadija is currently adding new performance dates, hosting luncheons, and planning new special events to celebrate the Serbian culture. Look for more performance and event announcements by visiting the Srbadija Folklore website at http://www.saint.sava.net/folklore.

View all events relating to St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church open to church members and the public in the surrounding community by visiting our online calendar – http://sww.saintsava.net/calendar.

Mark your calendars for the Second Annual Intercultural Festival, hosted by Srbadija Folklore, taking place Saturday, May 7, 2016 at St. Sava Church, 9191 Mississippi Street, Merrillville, IN.

The upcoming festival will showcase dance from different cultures and delight all with our Serbian cuisine and famous bake sale.

The inaugural Intercultural Festival hosted in May 2015 took place at the new Pavilion at St. Sava and drew more than 400 people.

With groups representing the different regions of Serbia, they were joined by dance troupes that also represented Mexico, Greece, Ireland, and India. Several of the Serbian troupes traveled from Illinois, Wisconsin, and Canada.

Children and young people ranging in age from 4 through 20-something represented the dancers and provided an opportunity for them to get acquainted with the art of dancing and music from other cultures.

Please save the May 7, 2016 date to join us for the Second Annual Intercultural Festival, hosted by Srbadija Folklore, at St. Sava Church, 9191 Mississippi Street, Merrillville, IN 46410.