Oplenac (Serbian Cultural Association)

Oplenac concert in San Diego, 2012
Oplenac concert in Mississauga, 2012

Serbian Cultural Association Oplenac (Serbian: СКУД Опленац) is a Canadian organization working for preserving and presenting Serbian heritage through dance and music. Oplenac was founded in 1987 in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. Serbian folk dancing has been a major activity in SCA Oplenac since its founding as a non-profit organization in 1987.

The association states that it is the largest Serbian folklore group in North America. Oplenac representative ensemble has been organizing concerts throughout Canada and US since 1996, performing in Chicago,[1] Los Angeles,[2] San Diego, San Francisco,[3] Sacramento,[4] Toronto, Mississauga,[5][6] Windsor, and Kitchener.

References

  1. ↑ "Serbian National Ensemble". Harris Theater Chicago. Retrieved 2012-08-09.
  2. ↑ "SCA Oplenac and the Serbian National ensemble KOLO". Laserbs.com. Retrieved 2012-08-09.
  3. ↑ "SCA Oplenac/KOLO Concert: A Serbian Story 2". Do415. 2012-05-24. Retrieved 2012-08-09.
  4. ↑ "Serbian Folklore Concerts in California" (Press release). 2012-03-01. Retrieved 2012-08-09.
  5. ↑ "Mothers day celebration". SNAP Newspaper Group Inc. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
  6. ↑ Gerry Townsend (2007-09-26). "Day of celebration planned as LAC turns 10". Mississauga News. Metroland. Archived from the original on 2010-12-29. Retrieved 2012-08-09.

Sources

  • Joe Chin (2010-12-10). "Groups get Trillium cash". Metroland. Archived from the original on 2011-01-11. Retrieved 2012-08-09.
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