Karolin - Centre for Polish Folklore

Join us on Children's Day for a unforgettable trip to western Poland! We'll be taking a close look at Mazowsze's intricate costumes, which are inspired by folk dress from the Biskupizna region, and having go at traditional dances featuring some very interesting props.

It’s that time of the year again! This year's Night of the Museums will be focused on dance, and on the story of the founder of the remarkable Mazowsze Ensemble, Tadeusz Sygietyński . There’ll be plenty going on between 6pm and midnight, so make sure you join us and stay to the very end!

Join us for a special social dance to celebrate International Dance Day. Together with the Kujawy Bachorne Nowe Folk Band, we'll be learning dances typical for this region, including the steps and figures of the famous kujawiak. For those who work up an appetite, there will also be a chance to sample some local culinary speciailities. Join us for an evening filled with music, song and dance.

The Karolin annual Easter Market is back for 2025! Join us at the home of Mazowsze Ensemble to meet regional craftspeople and local artisans and to stock up on Easter specialities, regional products and folk-inspired arts and crafts.

The Karolin annual Easter Market is back for 2025! Join us at the home of Mazowsze Ensemble to meet regional craftspeople and local artisans and to stock up on Easter specialities, regional products and folk-inspired arts and crafts.

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.