"Living Tradition in South - Western Greater Poland" is a project that brings traditional village culture closer to the public in a contemporary setting.
The practice of boys running around the village with klekoty after the church bells fell silent during Holy Week is a custom that was once known in many regions of Poland - in Bukówiec Górny it is still practiced today.
Weddings are one of the most important rituals in traditional culture. In Biskupizna, they had a unique tradition, elements of which continue today.
Greater Poland is renowned for its vibrant musical and dance traditions. These are cultivated by regional folklore groups and ensembles. Artists share their skills, including during the Greater Poland Camp.
On Holy Thursday evening, bonfires blaze in the chazackie fields. This marks the continuation of the ancient custom of burning żur.
The green branch of a conifer is a universal symbol of life, the rebirth of nature, and vitality. In Bukówiec Górny, this important ritual prop, in the form of a nowe lotko, brings spring!
The loud sound of willow cornets on Pentecost can only mean one thing – the smolorze's procession is coming! In chazackie villages, being covered in soot heralds happiness and prosperity.
What to do to bring spring? Essential practices that were once practiced in villages across Greater Poland were recalled in Domachów.
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