Since its first edition, in 1975, the IFF Bonheidansfestival has become an annual tradition: folk arts from around the world can be seen, heard and experienced. Therefor the subtitle of the festival is: “The World, Our Village”. It is organized in Bonheiden, Belgium, a town situated right in the middle between Brussels and Antwerp. The festival has resulted in many lasting friendships and exchanges between participants, spectators, organizing folk art group ‘De Krekels’ and guest-families.