For the second time, the Sacred Songs Festival on the Way of St. James, called SACRO-COLO 2023, was held at the House of Bread in Osła.
During the festival, ensembles and soloists performed religious and patriotic songs as part of the competition. After a warm meal, outside the competition, children and young people spontaneously showcased their vocal skills, danced and had fun in the beautiful hall of the House of Bread.
The competition winners were selected in the following categories:
Soloists:
- 1st place – Martyna Rudzik in the song “Schowaj mnie” – School Complex of Construction in Bolesławiec
- 2nd place – Apolonia Pohl in the song “Strumień” – I General Secondary School in Bolesławiec, supervisor Irmina Nowak
- 3rd place – Kamil Gałka in the song “Miłosierni” – I General Secondary School in Bolesławiec, supervisor Irmina Nowak
- Honourable mention – Gabriela Róg in the song “Solo Dios Basta”, Chocianów, supervisor Stanisław Róg (guitar accompaniment)
- Honourable mention – Barbara Gruszka in the song “Góry do góry” – Primary School in Gromadka, supervisor Elżbieta Rozpędowska.
Ensembles:
- 1st place – Soli Deo Schola in the song “Jego miłość”, Catholic Primary School in Polkowice, supervisors Małgorzata Pawlik and Anna Dąbrowska.
- 2nd place – “Młodzi i zdolni” in the song “Leć muzyczko”, Municipal Culture Centre and Library in Gromadka, supervisor Natalia Prokopchenko.
- 3rd place – “Skrzaty” in the song “Kochamy Cię Janie Pawle II”, Municipal Kindergarten in Gromadka, supervisor Wioletta Pieniążek;
Honourable mention – Girls’ Choir in the song “Czarna Madonna”, County School and Special Education Institutions Complex in Bolesławiec, supervisors Katarzyna Bogucka and Anna Chudzik.
The awards were presented by Sylwia Chruszcz, secretary of the Bolesławiec County Office, and Gromadka Municipality Head Ryszard Kawka.
“Gromadka Municipality unites us”; see you next year—we invite you.
Bożena Kuchmacz, article author.