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Linšo is the most
popular dance of the Dubrovnik coastal region, now extensively
performed in Konavle area, on Peljeac Peninsula and on the Islands
of Mljet and Lastovo. The dance master plays sitting, with lijerica
(an old South Dalmatian instrument with three strings, which came
from the Eastern Mediterranean and Greece in late 18th century and
spread on the Adriatic coast in the 19th century) on his left knee,
while stamping with his right foot, thus dictating rhythm to the
dancers. They move in a circle around the dance master, who gives
commands (in rhyme, humorous and often with double meaning). He also
decides who will dance with whom, and dictates change of dance
figures, encouraging the dancers to compete in improvisations.
Origin of name Linšo
is of a recent date; while some think that the dance got its name
after one-time legendary dance leader, Nikola Lale Linšo, others
believe that it refers to the local name of lijerica player.
Experience!
Folklore Ensemble
Linšo will regularly perform every Monday and Friday during the
tourist season starting from May 15th till the July 10th and from
August 26th till the October 20th in Lazareti starting at 09:30 pm.
Dont miss
of their
exceptional
performances. |
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