English

The folklore ensemble Vrtek Opava exists in Dům dětí a mládeže since 1983. Leaders of the group were the married couple Olga and Jan Wajda, now Soňa Wenzelová. It presents folk dances and songs, which are typical for the region of "Opavské Slezsko", but some dances representing different regions of the Czech Republic are included in its repertoir as well. The group performs in historically reconstructed festive and work clothing from the region of Opava and costumes from Wallachian region. The group cooperates wiht many people, who were engaged or are engaged in folklore.