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Rzeszow Becomes Global Capital Of Polish Folklore As 20th World Festival Kicks Off

RZESZOW, POLAND - JULY 17: Members of Polish diaspora folk groups in traditional regional costumes carry the official event banner as they lead the colorful opening parade down 3 Maja Street during the 20th World Festival of Polish Diaspora Folk Bands (XX Swiatowy Festiwal Polonijnych Zespolow Folklorystycznych) in the city center of Rzeszow, Poland, on July 17, 2026. The milestone anniversary edition of the festival, organized cyclically since 1969, has gathered nearly 700 artists from 27 ensembles across three continents to showcase and preserve Polish cultural heritage and folklore. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #13974588
Date taken: 17 July 2026
Location: —
Photographer: Artur Widak/NurPhoto
Category: Human Interest

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Artistic Celebration Ensemble Europe Flag Global Logo Poland Rzeszow Street anniversary apron avenue banner beads community costume culture dance dancers diaspora dress embroidery festival folk folklore gathering group heritage incanto majorette march music parade performers polonijny promenade ribbon smile streetscape swiatowy uniform vest youth zespol traditional regional costumes event banner opening parade 3 Maja Street 20th World Festival of Polish Diaspora Folk Bands Polish cultural heritage Artur Widak 700 artists 27 ensembles three continents July 17 2026