Serbian Cultural Association Oplenac

Serbian Cultural Association Oplenac (Serbian: СКУД Опленац) is a Canadian organization working for preserving and presenting Serbian cultural heritage through dance and music. Oplenac was founded in 1987 in Mississauga, Ontario. Serbian folk dancing has been a major activity in SCA Oplenac since its founding as a non-profit organization in 1987.[1][2][3]

Oplenac concert in San Diego, 2012
Oplenac concert in Mississauga, 2012

The association states that it is the largest Serbian folklore group in North America. Oplenac representative ensemble has been organizing concerts throughout Canada and the US since 1996, performing in Chicago,[4] Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco,[5] Sacramento, Toronto, Mississauga, Windsor, and Kitchener.

References

  1. "Četvrtina veka "Oplenca" iz Toronta". April 18, 2012. Retrieved October 31, 2018.
  2. "Koncert SKUD "Oplenac" iz Toronta u Vindzoru". March 30, 2010. Retrieved October 31, 2018.
  3. "FOLKLORAŠI „OPLENCA" I „NJEGOŠA" ODUŠEVILI CETINJANE". July 16, 2015. Retrieved October 31, 2018.
  4. "Serbian National Ensemble". Harris Theater Chicago. Retrieved 2012-08-09.
  5. "SCA Oplenac/KOLO Concert: A Serbian Story 2". Do415. 2012-05-24. Retrieved 2012-08-09.
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