Kopachkata, a social dance from the village of Dramche, Pijanec

UNESCO: Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity - 2014 URL: http://www.unesco.org/culture/ich/RL/... Description: Kopachkata is a dynamic and energetic social dance performed by residents of Dramche, Pijanec. It is danced in a semicircle at weddings, public gatherings and religious holidays, accompanied principally by drummers. The dance starts with a slow walking movement, then changes to swift and short steps, followed by quick steps For local audiences, the Kopachkata dance is a symbol of cultural identity, not only of the community of the village of Dramche, but for the wider Pijanec region. Country(ies): The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia © Anastasov Kircho, 2014 Duration: 00:09:58 - Support: DVD (0099500014)