Fans of South Slavic culture gathered in large numbers on Saturday at Rev. Jerzy Popiełuszko Square. Rural Housewives’ Circles and folk groups arranged a “Martyniec stop” in the square.
From early morning, homesteads were being set up there: “Jutrzenka,” “Bośnia,” “Tomin,” “Zagroda Pod Złotym Kłosem,” “Kunowa,” “Jurkowo,” “Tylinów,” “Laskowice” and “Nad Kwisą.” At the homesteads, visitors could sample many delicacies and specialties of the cuisines of the former Yugoslav countries. Lovers of cakes certainly had plenty to choose from. Visitors were shown how excellent rakija is prepared. Delicious pečenica was prepared over a bonfire. It was also possible to take part in a raffle and many other competitions.
The South Slavic Culture Festival is, above all, about music. From morning onward, folk groups cultivating Balkan traditions in our county, as well as groups from the Lubusz region, danced and sang on the ground-level stage. The event was hosted by Stanisław Sielicki, an actor, master of ceremonies and entertainer. The festival concert began at 6:00 p.m.
The concert was dedicated to the “Jutrzenka” Song and Dance Ensemble, which celebrated its 60th anniversary in grand style at the festival. The honorees performed, along with the “Bolesławiec” Song and Dance Ensemble and “Balkan Folk Acoustic,” whose concert brought the seventh edition of the festival to a close.
(BOK/GA information, MZ photos)