Tours, trips and awards
The Kyjov Moravian Ensemble has been representing the Kyjov region at home and abroad for decades.
It performs at prestigious folklore festivals, participates in international shows and receives awards for its long-term work in the field of folk culture.
Folklore festivals
The ensemble regularly participates in the most important folklore festivals in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
- Strážnice
- Vlčnov
- Východná
- Rožnov pod Radhoštěm
- Hluk
- Milotice
- Zlín
- Brno
- Janovice
- Banská Bystrica
Other performances
In addition to festivals, the Kyjov Moravian Ensemble performs throughout the Czech
Republic and Slovakia – at cultural events, festivals, spa towns and regional centres.
Overview of Selected Towns
Karlovy Vary, Mariánské Lázně, Františkovy Lázně, Velké Losiny, Piešťany, Hodonín, Praha, Slavkov, Holešov, Kopřivnice, Opava, Bzenec, Jablůnkov, Chrudim a další.
Representing abroad
The Kyjov Moravian Ensemble has represented Czech folklore in more than twenty countries in Europe, America and Asia.
Foreign trips are among the important moments in the ensemble´s history and significantly contribute to the spread of the traditions of the Kyjov region in the world.
Overview of foreign trips
2024 – Spain
2022 – Croatia
2021 – Slovenia, Bulgaria
2016 – Montenegro
2015 – Austria
2014 – Romania
2013 – Austria
2011 – Poland
2010 – Croatia, Turkey
2009 – Belgium
2008 – Cyprus
2006 – Italy
2005 – Taiwan, Austria
2004 – Poland
2003 – Slovakia
2002 – Portugal
2001 – Argentina
2000 – Estonia, Finland
1998 – France, Japan
1997 – Croatia, Austria
1995 – Spain
1994 – USA, Canada
1993 – Switzerland, France, Germany
1992 – Great Britain
1989 – Greece
1988 – Yugoslavia
1984 – Greece, Yugoslavia
1981 – Belgium
1978 – Belgium
1976 – Hungary
Awards and Recognition
Awards in the Czech Republic
2011 – Award from the Mayor of Kyjov for long-standing work in the field of folklore
2010 – Award for distinguished members of the Folklore Association of the Czech Republic
2006 – Foskar – Best Vocal Ensemble / Choir (Men’s Choir of Kyjov)
2005 – Foskar – Music Recording
2002 – Foskar – Best Vocal Ensemble / Choir
International Recognition
1992 – Recognition from the organizers of the Garden Festival Wales, United Kingdom
1993 – Special Jury Prize at the International Folklore Festival FOLKLORE, Brno
1994 – Award from the President of CIOFF, Montreal, Canada
1994 – Award from Bohemian Hall and Park, New York, USA
1994 – Award from the International Festival Program – Walt Disney World, USA
1998 – Award from the President of CIOFF Japan, Tokyo
2021 – International Folklore Festival “VITOSHA” – 2nd place in couple dances, Bulgaria