Karolin - Centre for Polish Folklore

Join us on 30 March for a unforgettable trip to the Kujawy region! We'll be discovering the famous kujawiak dance and taking a close look at local costumes and folk art. Prepare to be singing, dancing and creating!

One of Poland's most well-known dances, the kujawiak - considered to be a "national" dance - has its roots in traditional dances of the Kujawy region. Do not miss this opportunity to learn its key steps and figures with Mazowsze Ensemble's instructors.

Celebrate International Women's Day creatively under the watchful eye of renowned folk artist from the Kujawy region, Aleksandra Zawacka. Create a bespoke item from materials traditionally used in this region for decorative purposes, such as straw and tissue paper - a perfect present for a family member, a friend or even for yourself!

This Winter Break we'll be taking you on a journey to the Polish mountains! Join us for two family workshops focusing on dances from the Żywiec region, of the townspeople and of the highlanders. Immerse yourself in local culture at the home of Mazowsze National Folk Song and Dance Ensemble.

The townspeople of Żywiec are renowned for their rich customs and traditions. Join us for a very special event co-hosted by guests from Żywiec, who will be talking about the history of the town and its inhabitants, demonstrating their dances and showing off their splendid and unique traditional costumes.

Celebrate the carnival season at this special social dance featuring the Ziemia Żywiecka folk group from Żywiec. Together we'll discover the traditional music and instruments of this southern Polish region while learning the steps and figures of popular dances.

Discover one of the most iconic folk crafts of southern Poland’s Żywiec region, where wooden toys have been handmade for generations. Create your own wooden toy under the watchful eye of master toymaker, Tadeusz Leśniak, from the Wooden Toy Centre in Stryszawa.

Discover the unique cultural heritage of southern Poland's Żywiec region at this special family workshop. We'll be finding out all about local customs and traditions and decorating our own wooden toy under the watchful eye of master toymaker, Tadeusz Leśniak, from the Wooden Toy Centre in Stryszawa.

January in Poland is a time of celebration and carol singing, and what better place to learn some of the best-known and loved Polish carols than at the headquaters of Mazowsze National Folk Song and Dance Ensemble! Suitable for all ages and levels of experience, this workshop is guarenteed to be a unique musical and cultural experience.