 This was the first artistic group dedicated to the folklore and traditions of Honduras.The group from then until now works to rescue, preserve, disseminate and promote Honduran folk dance.At present "El Cuadro Nacional de Danzas Folklóricas de Honduras" is composed of about 11 employees in the Ministry of Culture, Arts and Sport (SCAD), and from them its influence spreads over 500 groups in different regions with more than 1,000 instructors nationwide who work to preserve the cultural roots of Honduras.