volkskunstgroepen
Volkskunstgroepen are amateur cultural organizations dedicated to preserving and presenting traditional folk arts of a region, including music, dance, costumes and crafts that reflect local history and identity. Members join voluntarily and typically come from a range of ages; rehearsals are held regularly to learn regional dances, songs and instrumental pieces, and to maintain traditional attire and performance style. The repertoire can include circle dances, line dances, polkas, waltzes, and instrumental tunes played on regional instruments. Many groups also emphasize the making and care of traditional costumes, props, and stage presentation.
Activities usually center on public performances at local festivals, fairs, parades, religious holidays, and cultural events.
Organizationally, volkskunstgroepen are typically volunteer associations with a small governing board. They are funded through membership