Zakopane – Poprad: Joint Cross-Border Heritage

We cordially invite you to a folklore gathering and the ceremonial opening of an exhibition on the occasion of International Day for Intangible Cultural Heritage in Zakopane.

Experience a unique blend of Slovak and Polish traditions at a folklore festival filled with dance, music, and culture.

Event Program:

• Performance by the Regional Ensemble Klimka Bachledy from Zakopane (Poland)

• Ceremonial opening of the exhibition "Zakopane – Poprad. Joint Cross-Border Heritage"

• Performance by the Folklore Ensemble Letnička (Slovakia)

• Speeches by the Mayor of Zakopane and the Mayor of Poprad

• Performance by the Folklore Ensemble Vagonár (Slovakia)

• Presentation of the "Sila koreňov" (Strength of Roots) Award

• Performance by the Parish Regional Ensemble Giewont from Zakopane-Olcza (Poland)

• Joint finale performance by all folklore ensembles

The event is part of the project "History and Traditions under the Tatras – Polish-Slovak Heritage in Picture and Word", co-financed by the European Union under the Interreg Poland – Slovakia 2021–2027 program.

Partners: City of Poprad and City of Zakopane

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October 17
11:00 AM–3:00 PM
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Plac w Kuźnicach 34-500Zakopane
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