Folklore ensemble · Doloplazy near Olomouc
Dances, songs and customs of Haná since 1969
We are Olešnica – an association from Doloplazy keeping the folk traditions of the Haná region alive. We perform at home and abroad and organise the Haná Ball, the Shrovetide carnival and the Ride of the Kings.
Upcoming events
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The Olešnica Folklore Ensemble
We are an association devoted to preserving the folk customs, songs, dances and costumes of the Haná region. We present Haná customs and traditions at many folklore festivals and events in the Czech Republic and abroad.
We offer folklore performances of five minutes up to two hours by all parts of the association. Our youngest group is the children’s ensemble Malá Olešnica.
- founded
- 1969
- ensemble sections
- 3
- minutes of performance
- 5–120
Our ensembles
Adult ensembleOlešnicaDancers and singers who have been presenting Haná dances, songs and customs of the whole year since 1969.More
Children’s ensembleMalá OlešnicaThe youngest part of the association – children learning Haná dances, songs and games.More
Folk bandJan Malíček’s Haná Folk BandLive music for the ensemble’s dances as well as concerts of Haná songs.MoreRide of the Kings
The Ride of the Kings in Doloplazy
Every year on the first weekend of July we organise the only Haná Ride of the Kings in the Olomouc region – a procession of horses with the king and his retinue, performances of invited ensembles from home and abroad and a concert by our guest.
Book a performance
We will liven up your village feast, festival, anniversary, ball or corporate event with a programme tailored to you – from a short appearance to a full evening show.
Book a performance- Themed suites as well as individual dances
- Adults, children and a live Haná folk band
- Performances from 5 minutes to 2 hours