Philosophy

The Festival of Traditional Art is the key project of The Folk Association “Poligrodzianie”. It is the world-wide unique affair which connects tradition with modern approach to understanding the art and presents not only regional products but also inspired by traditional folklore, for example fashion show. During the festival week, the inhabitants of our voivodeship may take part in numerous concerts and admire folklore ensembles from around the world. The Festival of Traditional Art is the only traditional culture venture, which involves the audience to take part in so tightly. Among many presentation there are singing and dancing workshops, film screening and jam sessions etc. In one word – The Warta Campus of Poznan University of Technology changes into the festival town.

The festival obtained a great acclaim among the European people, especially Mediterranean nations. In 2011 FOTA was awarded with EFCO’s “Diploma of Excellence”. The project is supported by the Marshal Office of the Wielkopolska Region in Poznan, Municipal Office and County Office.

Despite only 7 editons, the Festival of Traditional Art is flying high and if this progress is still, this project will be one of the greatest folklore festivals in Poland within only 3 years.

FSL takes place cyclically in the second week of August in an area with a diameter of over 100 km, in 3 counties, 5 towns: in Poznań, Gniezno, Kórnik, Słupca and the National Museum of Agriculture and Food Industry in Szreniawa. It is attended by about 5 thousand spectators.

The festival is co-financed by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage managed by the National Institute of Music and Dance, the Wielkopolska Voivodeship, the Poznań County, the City of Poznań, Gniezno and the Kórnik Foundation.

The event is co-organized by the National Institute of Culture and Heritage of the Countryside. The strategic patron is Kruk S.A.