Lublin in its history has many local products. Folk in Lublin is a very important part of the culture of this city. Folk music, dance, festivals and products are extremely essential for people in Lublin. Come to the traditional, folk Lublin.
Folk dance and music
Folk dance and music is deeply rooted in the history and tradition of Lublin. There are many folk songs and dances that are inevitable part of the Lublin culture. First of all, if you would like to learn some folk songs and dances you can join some professional dance schools: Zespół Pieśni i Tańca “Lublin” im. Wandy Kaniorowej, Zespół Pieśni i Tańca Jawor and Zespół Pieśni i Tańca Ludowego UMCS.
Zespół Pieśni i Tańca „Lublin” is one of the greatest folk dance and music school in Poland an even in the whole world. It has a long history and many achievements in folk dance and music. In their shop it is possible to buy brochures, books, folk music, Christmas folk carols and the like. Their talented choreographers prepare amazing shows, concerts and festivals. The dancers between 5-25 years old are divided into groups. They dance in colorful costumes coming from the specific regions connected to the precise dances. The photo gallery can be seen on the website. The concerts can be seen during folk festivals in the Saxon’s Garden, during Christmas concerts and in the Musical Theater. Their concerts can be seen around the whole world.
Zespół Pieśni i Tańca Jawor is another dance school. It is provided by the University of Life Sciences in Lublin. This is the dance school that has a long history. The dancers are usually students. Their concerts can be seen around the whole Poland but they also dance abroad. The current information about the school can be found on the website.
Chatka Żaka of UMCS provides also their own folk dances and music.
Skansen
When it comes to specific folk museum there is no denying that Skansen- The Museum of Lublin Village is the most amazing folk place in Lublin. This museum is not a typical one. It is the whole village made in realistic way. Small cottages with the straw roofs, windmill, walking animals and working people making pots, gathering linen and sawing the carpets make the illusion as this part of the city did not change at all through years. The pictures and the prices of the museum can be seen on the website. In the museum you can buy some folk products and during the special events you can buy local bread, honey, herbs and some other regional food products.
Cepelia
Cepelia is the brand of folk products that promotes Polish folk culture home and abroad. In the shop it is possible to buy original jewelry, handmade wool products, traditional dolls, sculptures, bags and many others. In Lublin this shop is on Narutowicza 1 street but some products can be bought also in shop on Rynek 3.
Festivals
The most interesting part of the folk in Lublin are many festivals, and most of them are for free.
International Folk Meetings is the biggest folk event in Lublin. The event takes place in summer and contains many concert during a few days. International folk dance schools come to Lublin and present their national songs, folk dances, local culture and costumes. This incredible festival connects many countries and cultures: Poland, Indonesia, Bolivia, Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Japan, Macedonia, the USA and others. In the 2016 this event takes place on the 12th-17th of July and the whole programme can be checked here.
Jagiellonian Fair in Lublin is the special event connected with the folk market with regional products from Poland and abroad, workshops, folk music concerts. This is the festival of customs and traditions and it takes place in August. More information about the even can be found here.
In the Museum of Lublin Village there are many events that visitors can take part in, especially during summer. Folk party with the dancing in the evening, The festival of bread, The festival of herbs and honey, The Sunday with linen and many others are just a few events that happen in this museum. The schedule of the events can be checked on the website.
International Festival of Folk Music “Folk Santa Claus Day” is the festival of Christmas folk carols. This concert takes place in winter.
Folk in Lublin is inevitable part of its culture. Not only do Polish people love folk music, dance, products but also foreigners. Look around the city and find out traditional Lublin.
