: A masked character who often performs skits and maintains order through silent authority.
: The leader who holds the knowledge of magic charms ( descântece ) and complex dance steps. ANSAMBLUL ,,CALUSARII SLATINEI``-Calusul
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: Dancers wear embroidered shirts, white trousers, and colorful hats. Small bells ( clopoței ) are tied to their legs to create rhythmic jingling during the dance. Its roots are tied to: : Dancers wear
: Started in Slatina in 1969 , this festival now involves a major parade in Slatina followed by performances in Caracal.
The ensemble's performances reflect the strict traditional hierarchy and rules of the Călușari:
: Historically, Călușari were seen as priests of a solar cult, using their dance as a form of exorcism and initiation.