"Tradition assures the continuity in culture and is the base for folklore”. 

In an agrarian village named Markelo this pronouncement was understood already in 1934 and was the occasion for the foundation of the Folkloristic Association Markelo. The objective was study and preservation of regional traditions ans habbits.
Nowadays, still dedicated to this point of departure the association unfolds different activities. For example:

Traditional Easter habits
Fashion shows with historic clothing from the 19th century
Demonstrations off old regional dances in authentic clothing (from 1830) known as well in Europe as in other countries all over the world.
At the moment the Folkloristic Association Markelo counts about seventy members, between twentyone and seventy years. The members are also active in organizing exhibitions in their clubhouse the Ëungs Schoppe, named after the family Eungs who was the owner of the farm.

The repertoire consists from about twenty different dances every dance with its specific occasion and off course the typical names.

The Folkloristic Association Markelo travelled all over Europe and other countries as Turkey and the USA were visited. We are very proud to show our costumes and dances as well in Holland as all over the world. 
There are performances on folkloristic festivals and a and a lot of other events. Off course there are our dances but also the fashion show.

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