Belgium – "REUZEGOM"

The home town of folkdance group "REUZEGOM" is the famous medieval university city of Leuven, Flanders (Belgium).

"REUZEGOM"tries to continue the Flemish folk art traditions (folkdance, folk music, flag-waving & crossbow shooting) in a contemporary way in order to preserve them for future generations. During 65 years of existence the group participated in festivals in almost all European countries, and in Tunisia, Madeira, Syria and the U.S.A. In 2004 it proudly represented Belgium at the Folkloreade in Hungary, and in 2008 it was elected National Ambassador of the Flemish Folkdance. The folkdance group "REUZEGOM"offers stage set performances dealing with themes like: the Reaping of the Harvest, Marriage, the Guild Life, the Witches and the Fishermen. The group always perform with own musicians, and its dancers are of all ages, between 16 and 65 years.

Podczas występów tancerze oraz muzycy mają na sobie dawne stroje pochodzące z XIX wiekuDancers and musicians wear historical costumes dating from the first half of the 19^th century. "REUZEGOM" has chosen to have each member compose his own costume and have it made according to pictures found through their own research. In this way every costume is unique and made by hand by each group member.

In its programme the group tries to keep a balance between the traditional Flemish folk dances and the newly created ones. "REUZEGOM" is proud to share its own culture with lots of enthusiasm, pride and dance enjoyment.