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Protocol of the Artistic Committee of the 33rd FESTIVAL OF THE CHILDREN OF MOUNTAINS

3 August 2026

Throughout the week, the stage performances by the ensembles from Poland and the farthest corners of the world were watched by the experts who comprise the Artistic Committee. Although no one here is competing for places, the guidance provided by these folklore researchers proves extremely valuable for the instructors in their work with children. The specialists have set out their conclusions, reflections and words of thanks to everyone involved in organising the event in the official document below.

Croatian and Spiš Highlander comrades on stage in Piwniczna-Zdrój

3 August 2026

A remarkable combination of Balkan energy and Spiš folklore. On Friday, 24 July, our Croatian-Spiš comrade pair performed on the outdoor stage in Piwniczna-Zdrój as part of the 33rd FESTIVAL OF THE CHILDREN OF MOUNTAINS.

Stage in Szczawnica with Slovak and Żywiec Highlander comrades

30 July 2026

The picturesque Plac Dietla in Szczawnica served as the venue for another outdoor concert of the 33rd FESTIVAL OF THE CHILDREN OF MOUNTAINS. On 24 July, our Slovak-Żywiec comrade pair performed on stage.

A musical bridge between Adjara and Podhale

29 July 2026

On 23 July, our comrade pair performed on the outdoor stage in Limanowa: the ARGINETI ensemble from picturesque Khulo in Georgia, alongside the young highlanders from the MAŁY HOP CUP ensemble from Zakopane.

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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