Not without reason in the year 2000 Krakow was named the European Capital of Culture. The city attracts people from all over the world not only by the extraordinary sights such as Wawel Castle, the Cloth Hall, Jewish District-Kazimierz, but also by events which, has become a part of the significant cultural calendar of the city. Festival of Jewish Culture, Cepeliada, Wreaths, Sacrum-Profanum Festival, Night of Museums, The Feast of Bread, Emmaus should not only be seen but participated. Experience those unforgettable moments in the unique atmosphere.
Krakow is a city that is vibrant with life and each day there is something interesting to do. In this section we present to You most important events. We give advice and may help you in organizing Your stay in krakow.
36th Fair of Folk Art | |
| The Folk Art Fair, organised uninterruptedly for the last 30 years on Krakow's Main Square, proves the vitality of folk handicraft and the need to cultivate it. Not only can visitors buy handicrafts, but also learn about various techniques, such as pottery, sculpture, embroidery or lace-making and even try their hand at those difficult crafts. Our friends of Coco Art Gallery (Grodzka number 4) will be in this festival, check it out the crations of this original art shop, which offers an unique, handmade and high quality products. During the ten days of the fair (17-26 August), the Main Market Square will be taken over by around 400 folk artists, including potters, weavers, embroiderers, sculptors, blacksmiths, ceramic artists and makers of tissue paper cuttings. They will be accompanied by artistic presentations from across Poland and the globe. The stage next to the Town Hall Tower will host over 120 song and dance ensembles, folk musicians and raconteurs. Subsequent days will focus on different countries, regions, cities and villages, introducing the public to their cultural heritage and tourist attractions. Almost 400 craftsmen from Poland and 100 from abroad will participate in this year's edition of the fair. Apart from the folk exhibition and commercial stands, numerous folk bands will demonstrate their artistic skills. The shows will feature regional bands, soloists and music groups from Poland and abroad. Artists from the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Ukraine, the Russian Federation, Belarus and Latvia have agreed to take part in the event. | |
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