Abstract
The aim of the paper is to describe the ritual Căluş from Romania. It is a impressive ritual that is practiced during Pentecost (Whitsuntide).
The main actors are men - Căluşari. An integral part of the ritual are men's stick dances.
He got to the stages from the rural area and became the subject of competitions. Căluş was, and is perceived as an identifying symbol, a representative dance of Romania.