Take Part in the “Spirit of Folklore” Photography Competition and Capture the Magic of the International Festival of Highland Folklore! Capture the emotions, colors, and rhythm of this extraordinary event: the smiles of dancers, swirling skirts, focused musicians, intricate details of traditional costumes, and the unique energy of festival performances. 💃🎶

The competition is open to everyone, from professional photographers and photojournalists to photography enthusiasts among the festival audience. If you have a talent for noticing and preserving unforgettable moments, this competition is for you!

📅 Submission period: August 21 – September 30, 2026
🏆 Winners announced: by October 30, 2026

🎁 Winners will receive attractive prizes and the opportunity to participate in a special exhibition during the next edition of the Festival.

📩 Submit your entries to:
Zakopane Cultural Center
ul. Chramcówki 35
34-500 Zakopane, Poland

or by email:
📧 mffzg@zck.net.pl
(please include the note: “Spirit of Folklore Competition”)

✨ Show folklore filled with passion, color, tradition, and emotion. Show us what the “Spirit of Folklore” means to you! ❤️

Organizers:
🏛️ City of Zakopane
🎭 Zakopane Cultural Center

The project is co-financed by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage through the Culture Promotion Fund, a state special-purpose fund.
The Małopolska Region is the Main Partner of the event, and the Festival is part of the “Małopolska Showcase” (Małopolska Wizytówka) project.