Svenska Folkdansringen
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Svenska Folkdansringen usually just called "Folkdansringen," is Sweden's largest amateur folk culture
organization. Its primary focus is folk dance
, but all aspects of Swedish folk culture
fall under its purview, including music
, crafts
, and traditional dress.
Folkdansringen was founded in 1920 as a national umbrella organization for Swedish folk dance
groups. The same year they began publishing the journal Folkdansringen. In 1922, the organization changed its name to "Svenska Ungdomsringen för Bygdekultur" ("The Swedish Youth Ring for Village Culture"), or "Ungdomsringen" for short. The journal was retitled Hembygden ("The Home Village.") In 2005, the organization reverted to its original name, though the journal retains the title Hembygden.
Folkdansringen is also the institution behind the Zorn Trials, by which musicians can play for the title of National Folk Musician
of Sweden
.
Folk culture
Folk culture refers to the lifestyle of a culture. Historically, handed down through oral tradition, it demonstrates the "old ways" over novelty and relates to a sense of community. Folk culture is quite often imbued with a sense of place...
organization. Its primary focus is folk dance
Folk dance
The term folk dance describes dances that share some or all of the following attributes:*They are dances performed at social functions by people with little or no professional training, often to traditional music or music based on traditional music....
, but all aspects of Swedish folk culture
Folk culture
Folk culture refers to the lifestyle of a culture. Historically, handed down through oral tradition, it demonstrates the "old ways" over novelty and relates to a sense of community. Folk culture is quite often imbued with a sense of place...
fall under its purview, including music
Swedish folk music
Swedish folk music is a genre of music based largely on folkloric collection work that began in the early 19th century in Sweden. The primary instrument of Swedish folk music is the fiddle. Another common instrument, unique to Swedish traditions, is the nyckelharpa...
, crafts
Sloyd
Sloyd , also known as Educational Sloyd, was a system of handicraft-based education started by Uno Cygnaeus in Finland in 1865...
, and traditional dress.
Folkdansringen was founded in 1920 as a national umbrella organization for Swedish folk dance
Folk dance
The term folk dance describes dances that share some or all of the following attributes:*They are dances performed at social functions by people with little or no professional training, often to traditional music or music based on traditional music....
groups. The same year they began publishing the journal Folkdansringen. In 1922, the organization changed its name to "Svenska Ungdomsringen för Bygdekultur" ("The Swedish Youth Ring for Village Culture"), or "Ungdomsringen" for short. The journal was retitled Hembygden ("The Home Village.") In 2005, the organization reverted to its original name, though the journal retains the title Hembygden.
Folkdansringen is also the institution behind the Zorn Trials, by which musicians can play for the title of National Folk Musician
Riksspelman
The title of riksspelman , or "National Folk Musician" of Sweden, is a generally recognized badge of mastery for Swedish folk musicians. It is an honor bestowed upon bearers of the silver or gold Zorn Badge, awarded annually by the Zorn Jury, a panel of experts under the auspices of Svenska...
of Sweden
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
.