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OUR MISSION
Our mission  is to preserve, enliven and present Serbian customs through traditional Serbian folk dance, music and costumes, so as to foster the continuation of Serbian cultural tradition and heritage.

OUR VISION
Folklore Ensemble ‘’Lazarica’’ promotes the ethnocultural diversity of Serbia through entertainment and public art performances. We want to meet the expectations both of the Ensemble’s members and the audience by paying respect to artistic value of copious folklore heritage of Serbia. Learning from the most prominent role models, we want to gain experience, make friends, earn respect in Serbia and represent our country at folk festivals abroad in the best way possible. We appreciate the contribution of all members of The Ensemble, friends and colleagues who have helped us to achieve our aspirations. What is more, we create the setting that inspires joy, creativity and the feeling of belonging. Respect for all people, their differences, integrity and culture are the values that are our guidelines.

THE ORIGINS
At the initiative of the four founders and with the considerable help of about forty young enthusiasts from Krusevac, the idea of establishing a Folk ensemble that lingered for many years, finally saw the light on 7th February  2011. This relatively young Ensemble has had significant success, numerous performances in hometown, as well as in other towns and cities throughout the country and abroad, taking part in national and international cultural happenings and events of folk traditions and gaining recognition and rewards on Folk Song and Dance Ensemble competitions. 

TODAY
Our sections
The ensemble has about 300 members, and constantly increasing, consists of:

Folklore dance Ensemble
Children’s Folklore Ensemble
Veteran and enthusiast’s ensemble
Ethno singing group
National orchestra

Art director of the Ensemble”Lazarica” is Ivan Ivanovic 
Art director of the Ethno Singing Group is Marjan Nikolic.
The National Orchestra Leader is Marjan Nikolic
Art director of Children’s Folklore Ensemble is Ivan Jovanovic​.

REPERTOIRE
Folklore dance Ensemble  has the following choreographies in its repertoire:

​The repertoire of Children’s  Folklore Ensemble: 

​The repertoire of Veteran’s  Folklore Ensemble: 

The National Orchestra has 10 members:
3 accordions,
2 guitar,
2 violins,
2 clarinets
and tapan.
It fosters original folk music.