Editorial photo #13974650 Human Interest

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

RZESZOW, POLAND - JULY 17: Participants of the 20th World Festival of Polish Diaspora Folk Bands (XX Swiatowy Festiwal Polonijnych Zespolow Folklorystycznych) seen from behind, wearing traditional regional costumes including Krakow floral headpieces (wianki) and a rogue hat with a peacock feather (rogatywka), gather before a main stage in 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: #13974650
Date taken: 17 July 2026
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Photographer: Artur Widak/NurPhoto
Category: Human Interest

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