Serbian Cultural Center Opancici

08/20/2026

🇷🇸 The spirit of southern Serbia in the heart of Washington, DC.

Dances from the Leskovac region celebrate the vibrant traditions of this part of Serbia. This performance was by the Senior Opančići Folklore Group during The Great Saint Sava Kolo in the Heart of Washington, D.C.

🎬 It was also filmed as part of the event featured in Željko Mirković's upcoming documentary film and television series, Sveti Sava. Opančići is proud to be a production partner.

❤️ Share the performance with someone who loves Serbian folklore.

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🇷🇸 Duh juga Srbije u srcu Vašingtona.

Igre iz Leskovaca i okoline slave živopisnu tradiciju ovog dela Srbije. Ovaj nastup izvela je starija grupa folklornog ansambla Opančići tokom manifestacije Veliko svetosavsko kolo u srcu Vašingtona.

🎬 Nastup je takođe snimljen u okviru manifestacije koja će biti predstavljena u predstojećem dokumentarnom filmu i televizijskom serijalu Sveti Sava, reditelja Željka Mirkovića. Opančići sa ponosom učestvuju u realizaciji projekta kao produkcioni partner.

❤️ Podelite nastup sa nekim ko voli srpski folklor.

🇷🇸 From Southern Serbia to the U.S. CapitolDances from Leskovac a...

08/06/2026

🇷🇸 The steps that keep tradition alive

This performance of Šumadijske Igre celebrates one of Serbia's most beloved folk dance traditions. Filmed during The Great Saint Sava Kolo in the Heart of Washington, D.C., it will also be featured in acclaimed filmmaker Željko Mirković's upcoming documentary film and television series, Sveti Sava, with Opančići proudly serving as a production partner.

❤️ Share this performance with someone who loves Serbian folklore.

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🇷🇸 Koraci koji čuvaju tradiciju

Ovaj nastup Šumadijskih igara slavi jednu od najvoljenijih tradicija srpskog folklora. Snimljen tokom manifestacije Veliko svetosavsko kolo u srcu Vašingtona, biće predstavljen i u predstojećem dokumentarnom filmu i televizijskom serijalu Sveti Sava, reditelja Željka Mirkovića, u čijoj realizaciji Opančići sa ponosom učestvuju kao produkcioni partner.

❤️ Podelite video sa prijateljima i porodicom koji vole srpski folklor.

🇷🇸 From the heart of Serbia to the heart of Washington, D.C.Šumad...

07/23/2026

🇷🇸 For a whole afternoon, the heart of Washington DC came alive with Serbian music, dance and tradition.

Our "Great St. Sava Kolo in the Heart of Washington, DC" celebration brought together generations of dancers, families, and friends to proudly share Serbian folklore in front of one of America's most iconic landmarks, the U.S. Capitol.

This highlight video captures some of our favorite moments from the day, including performances by our folklore ensembles and the unforgettable community kolo that brought everyone together.

Whether you joined us in person or are watching from afar, thank you for helping keep our traditions alive.

🎥 Watch the video below!

🎬 This event is also featured in Željko Mirković's upcoming documentary film and television series, Sveti Sava, with Opančići proudly serving as a production partner.

Which moment was your favorite?

❤️ Like and share this video so more people can experience the beauty of Serbian folklore!

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🇷🇸 Na jedan dan, srce Vašingtona oživelo je u duhu srpske muzike, igre i tradicije.

Manifestacija 'Veliko svetosavsko kolo u srcu Vašingtona' okupila je generacije igrača, porodica i prijatelja koji su ponosno predstavili srpski folklor ispred jednog od najprepoznatljivijih simbola Amerike.

Ovaj video donosi najlepše trenutke tog dana, uključujući nastupe naših folklornih ansambala i veliko zajedničko kolo koje je okupilo celu zajednicu.

Bez obzira da li ste bili sa nama ili nas pratite izdaleka, hvala vam što zajedno čuvamo našu tradiciju.

🎥 Pogledajte video ispod

🎬 Ova manifestacija biće predstavljena i u predstojećem dokumentarnom filmu i televizijskom serijalu Sveti Sava, proslavljenog reditelja Željka Mirkovića, u čijoj realizaciji Opančići sa ponosom učestvuju kao produkcioni partner.

Koji trenutak vam je bio omiljeni?

❤️ Podelite ovaj video kako bi što više ljudi upoznalo lepotu srpskog folklora!

🇷🇸 Serbian tradition in the heart of Washington, DCWhat an unforg...

07/02/2026

🇷🇸 Imamo novi sajt! 🇷🇸

Sa zadovoljstvom predstavljamo novi zvanični sajt Srpskog kulturnog centra Opančići.

Na jednom mestu sada možete pronaći informacije o našim programima, događajima, nastupima i načinima da podržite naš rad.

🌐 www.sccopancici.org

Pozivamo Vas da posetite naš novi sajt, podelite ga sa porodicom i prijateljima i ostanete povezani sa našom zajednicom.

Hvala Vam na podršci. Vidimo se uskoro! ❤️
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🇷🇸 We Have a New Website! 🇷🇸

We're excited to introduce the new online home of the Serbian Cultural Center Opančići.

Whether you're looking to learn more about our programs, upcoming events, performances, or ways to support our mission, you can now find everything in one place.

🌐 www.sccopancici.org

We invite you to explore the new site, share it with family and friends, and stay connected as we continue celebrating and preserving Serbian culture together.

Thank you for all of your support! ❤️

A Home for Serbian Culture in Washington DC Opančići is a Serbian cultural organization bringing generations together through folklore, music, dance, and community. From performances and cultural events to shared traditions, we celebrate our heritage and carry it forward for future generations. Jo...

06/28/2026

Dragi Opančići i prijatelji srpske kulture i tradicije,
Ova godina je od izuzetnog značaja za Srpski kulturni centar Opančići Serbian Cultural Center Opancici u Vaṣ̌ingtonu! Naša ideja za projekat Veliko Svetosavsko Kolo u Srcu Vašingtona je rodjena kao kulminacija naŝeg dvodeceninijskog rada kao nosioca i čuvara srpske tradicionalne kulturne baṣ̌tine u glavnom gradu Amerike! Ideja je rodjena iz želje da duhovno i kulturno Svetosavsko carstvo slavimo u toku cele godine a ne samo na dan Svetog Save i da u njega uključimo širu zajednicu! Na ovom projektu smo radili viśe od godinu dana i osmislili smo ga i izveli u tri faze. Prva faza je proslavljena 7 februara 2026 Svetosavskom akademijom Opančića, Slavom srpskog kulturnog centra Opančići i naṣ̌im Svetosavskim balom; Drugu fazu su činile sveobuhvatne pripreme za Velko.svetosavsko kolo koje su uključile brojne folklorne radionice za ṣ̌iru zajednicu u Vaṣ̌ingtonu, pripreme za bogat horski i folklorni program, obogaćen izbor autentičnih narodnih noṣ̌nji i tradicionalnog nakita i sistematski rad na okuplanjeu svih Srba i prijatelja srpske tradicije u Vašingtonu i okolini. Treća faza je uradjena u saradnji sa Optimistik Filmom i dr Željkom Mirkovićem na snimanju segmenata za dokumentarni film i serijal "Sveti Sava" 30 i 31 maja 2006 da bismo u najlepšem svetlu ispisali nove stranice i nove "stanice" na putu Svetog Save kroz dijasporu.

Uzbudjeni smo da objavimo da je ovaj projekat istovremeno bio i temelj za novu tradiciju kojom će Srpski kulturni center Opančići u Vašingtonu od sledeće godine svake godine u slavu Svetog Save pozvati sve zainteresovane i iz ostalih delova Amerike da nam se pridruže u VELIKOM SVETOSAVSKOM KOLU U SRCU VAŜINGTONA, najveselijem kolu prijateljstva, zajedništva i harmonije medju narodima! Više detalja uskoro!

06/28/2026

Dear Opančići Family and Friends,

This year is of extraordinary importance for the Opančići Serbian Cultural Center in Washington, D.C.

Our vision for the Great Saint Sava KOLO Dance in the Heart of Washington DC was born as the culmination of more than two decades of Opanč̣ići dedicated work preserving and promoting Serbian traditional cultural heritage in the capital of the United States. The idea grew from our desire to celebrate the spiritual and cultural legacy of Saint Sava throughout the entire year—not only on Saint Sava's Day—and to share it with the wider community.

We worked on this project for more than a year, designing and carrying it out in three phases.

The first phase was celebrated on February 7, 2026, with the Opančići Saint Sava Academy, the Patron Saint's Day celebration of the Opančići Serbian Cultural Center, and our Saint Sava Ball.

The second phase consisted of extensive preparations for the Great Saint Sava KOLO dance including numerous folk dance workshops for the broader Washington community, rehearsals for a rich choral and folklore program, the selection of authentic Serbian traditional costumes and jewelry, and the systematic effort to bring together Serbs and friends of Serbian culture from across the Washington metropolitan area.

The third phase was carried out in collaboration with Optimistic Film and Dr. Željko Mirković, who filmed segments for the documentary film and television series Saint Sava on May 30–31, 2026, allowing us to add new and inspiring "milestones" to Saint Sava's journey through the Serbian diaspora.

We are excited to announce that this project has also laid the foundation for a new annual tradition. Beginning next year, the Opančići Serbian Cultural Center in Washington DC will invite the friends of Serbian culture from accross United States to join us each year in celebrating Saint Sava through the Great Saint Sava KOLO Dance in the Heart of Washington DC a joyful circle of friendship, unity, and harmony among peoples.

More details coming soon!

06/28/2026

Uskliknimo s ljubavlju Svetitelju Savi iz Vašingtona!

06/17/2026

🇷🇸 Priča koja pripada svima nama 🇷🇸

Dokumentarni film i televizijski serijal „Sveti Sava“ nastaju sa ciljem da sačuvaju i prenesu budućim generacijama priču o čoveku čije nasleđe vekovima oblikuje naš identitet, kulturu i duhovnost.

Ovo je prilika da zajedno podržimo projekat koji će ostati kao trajno svedočanstvo naše istorije, vere i tradicije.

Svaka donacija, bez obzira na iznos, pomaže da se ova važna priča ispriča i sačuva za generacije koje dolaze.

Hvala Vam na podršci ❤️

🔗 Link za donacije ispod 👇

Support the production of a documentary film and television series about Sveti Sava. Join Opančići in preserving Serbian spiritual, cultural, and historical heritage for global audiences.

06/12/2026

Evo nas u današnjoj Politici!