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We bid farewell to our friend of the Festival – Marian Koral

10 March 2026

We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Marian Koral, co founder of the Koral company, Honorary Citizen of Nowy Sącz, and above all, a great friend of the International Festival of Children's Regional Ensembles, FESTIVAL OF THE CHILDREN OF MOUNTAINS.

Meaningful visits to festival participants in Małopolska

10 March 2026

At the beginning of March, we visited children's ensembles representing four ethnographically different mountain regions during this year's FESTIVAL OF THE CHILDREN OF MOUNTAINS.

Visit to the Hosts of the 33rd FESTIVAL OF THE CHILDREN OF MOUNTAINS

4 March 2026

One of the most important events dedicated to children's folklore is quickly approaching – the 33rd edition of the International Festival of Children's Regional Ensembles, FESTIVAL OF THE CHILDREN OF MOUNTAINS.

FESTIVAL OF THE CHILDREN OF MOUNTAINS once again receives funding from the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage

26 February 2026

We are proud to announce that the 33rd edition of the FESTIVAL OF THE CHILDREN OF MOUNTAINS has once again gained recognition from the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage! Our Festival is once again among the top rated projects in Poland, confirming that what we create together is of exceptional value.

The Festival in numbers

7 days
Children spend 7 days at the Festival, during which they live together, give concerts, go on trips, light bonfires and visit the homes of their Polish friends.
400 participants
Every year, about 400 children aged 7 to 14 participate in the event.
387 groups
356 ensembles from all over the world have performed in 30 previous editions of the festival.
71 countries
As many as 68 different cultures have presented themselves at the Festival since 1992.

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