Editorial photo #13987351 Human Interest

20th World Festival Of Polish Folklore Ensembles Concludes In Rzeszow

RZESZOW, POLAND - JULY 20: Dancers from the Wawel folk ensemble based in Houston, United States, perform traditional Podhale highlander dances (Tance Gorali Podhalanskich) with wooden axes (ciupagi) on a massive illuminated stage during the grand finale Gala Concert of the 20th World Festival of Polish Diaspora Folk Bands (XX Swiatowy Festiwal Polonijnych Zespolow Folklorystycznych) held at the Podpromie Hall in Rzeszow, Poland, on July 20, 2026. The milestone anniversary event concluded a week-long celebration that united nearly 700 performers from 27 international ensembles across three continents to preserve, honor, and showcase Polish folklore, music, and cultural heritage to a global audience. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #13987351
Date taken: 20 July 2026
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Photographer: Artur Widak/NurPhoto
Category: Human Interest

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