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The many events and festivals appearing on Poland’s annual calendar bring in artists, musicians and visitors from all over the world. At various times of the year, you’re likely to find jazz musicians, classical musicians, experimental theatre artists, street performers and folklore experts. These types of artistic and cultural events are interwoven with the many religious celebrations that are also an essential part of Polish life.

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March/April Festivals

Easter: this important religious holiday is widely celebrated in Poland, with events beginning on the Saturday before Easter Sunday, when everyone go;es to their local church with a basket of traditional Easter foods to be blessed.

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May Festivals

Great Dragon Parade: this unusual event begins with a parade through the streets of Krakow made up of youngsters carrying dragons that they have crafted by hand. Brass bands, dancers and stilt-walkers accompany the young participants and their dragons through the city.

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Warsaw Summer Jazz: this popular summer event shouldn’t be missed by jazz fans, as some of the country’s top jazz musicians descend on Warsaw to offer open-air performances – many of which are free of charge. Other performances are held at Sala Kongresowa, and require booking and ticketing well in advance.

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Chopin Festival (Duszniki Zdroj): a number of famous pianists assemble to play many of Chopin’s works during this festival, held in August each year. The venue for the Chopin Festival is Duszniki Zdroj, which is a spa town situated in the scenic Sudetan mountains.

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October Festivals

International Chopin Piano Competition: this event is held in mid-October, but only once every five years. It’s an international competition honouring the memory of composer Frederick Chopin, in which participating pianists from the ages of 17 to 28 vie for the top prize.

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December Festivals

Great Christmas Aid Orchestra: held to raise funds for disadvantaged children, this joyful event features parties, music and dance throughout the city of Warsaw. The Wola district is a major focus of activity, and many of the festival events are televised.

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