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: The name "Căluș" likely derives from the wooden part of a horse’s bridle, symbolizing the horse as an embodiment of the sun.

The is a premier folk ensemble from Slatina, Olt County, dedicated to preserving the Călușul , an ancient Romanian ritual dance recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage . This group is a central pillar of the annual "Călușul Românesc" festival, which brings together thousands of dancers to celebrate this solar, healing, and fertility rite. 1. Origins and Symbolic Meaning ANSAMBLUL ,,CALUSARII SLATINEI``-Calusul

The ensemble's performances reflect the strict traditional hierarchy and rules of the Călușari: : The name "Căluș" likely derives from the

: Includes stamping, clicking heels, leaping, and swinging legs. dedicated to preserving the Călușul