Igra u svadbenom ritualu

Apstrakt

‘Kolo’ is a folk dance that is performed at a specific time of the wedding ritual, showing its ritual role. It structures the space, making it safe and encircled. Its shape has a magical function since the circle makes the cosmic connection with the Sun, and becomes part of the Sun cult. Giving gifts to the dancers in kolo brings harmony between two families and also has a magical role. The dance has a social function as well. The place that the person takes in kolo shows their social status and social role. The belief that fairies, as protectors of wedding, often dance revives the mythical dimension of kolo. Nowadays the dance does not have so strong ritual and magical functions. They have been replaced by pure amusement.