What is a serbian zabava?

- _Zabava_ refers to merrymaking and dancing to traditional melodies played in Balkan countries

- The term also refers to Serbian Orthodox Church picnics for members and non-members in North America with an attendance of anywhere from several hundred to several thousand participants

- Serbian _zabavas_ usually feature food, a raffle drawing, auctions, an open bar, folk dancers in national costume, and often live bands that cater to all ages as people dance

- Serbian _zabavas_ usually feature many folk-dance circles including the kolo with an accordionist on a small stage playing _narodna muzika_ music; a line of guests and participants form two columns of couples holding each other in various ways by the elbow with a free hand held straight out with fingers extended