Workshops, lectures, and other events

Pracownia Kultura w Pracy: Celtic Poetry Workshops

10:00–12:00, Sunday, Sala Kominkowa, Centrum Kultury Dworek Białoprądnicki, (PL/ENG). “I and Pangur Bán, my cat,‘Tis a like task we are at;Hunting mice is his delight,Hunting words I sit all night.” „Pangur Bán”, anonymous author, 9th century We invite you to a two-hour workshop devoted to one of Europe’s most fascinating literary traditions. We will read…
Trebraruna – Scottish highland dance workshop

13:30–14:30, Saturday, Sala Wielofunkcyjna, Centrum Kultury Dworek Białoprądnicki, (PL/ENG). Are you a fan of Braveheart and Outlander? Have a soft spot for kilts, and aren’t afraid of the sound of bagpipes? Then you should try dancing too! During this workshop, we’ll explore Scottish Highland dances which echo history, ancient battles, and heroic deeds. You’ll learn…
Leannáin – Scottish Ceílídh dance workshop for beginners

12:30–13:30, Saturday, Sala Wielofunkcyjna, Centrum Kultury Dworek Białoprądnicki, (PL/ENG). Scottish ceílídh dances are lively, social dances for groups and couples that remain an integral part of traditional weddings, celebrations, and social gatherings. We welcome everyone, regardless of skill level! The only requirements are the ability to count to four and recognize the right and left…
Kacper Wawrzyniak – Celtic History Talk “Każdy Ma Swojego Celta”

11:30–12:30, Saturday, Sala Teatralna, Centrum Kultury Dworek Białoprądnicki, (PL). In this talk, we will have a closer look at legends and fables surrounding everything Celtic. Together we will find out how ancient historians described Celts, why their culture was so vital for creating the national spirit of so many countries, and how modern science sees…
Grzegorz i Ola Chudy – Celtic Lands

14:30–15:30, Saturday, Sala Teatralna, Centrum Kultury Dworek Białoprądnicki, (PL). It was enough that her dance group was named Beltaine, and his band was named… Beltaine. And so they bonded over their fascination with Celtic culture. Ola and Grzegorz share a great passion for travel – we cordially invite you to a photo report from their…
Foireann (Beata Michniewska) – group Celtic dance

12:00–13:00, Sunday, Sala Wielofunkcyjna, Centrum Kultury Dworek Białoprądnicki (PL/ENG). On Sunday, September 6th at 12:00 noon, I invite you to a unique folk dance experience, where the most important things are having fun, laughter, and charging your batteries with positive energy. To warm up, I’ll introduce you to an Irish polka step to the musical…
Duo Le Pottier L’Haridon – Brittany, then and now

12:00–13:00, Sunday, Sala Teatralna, Centrum Kultury Dworek Białoprądnicki, (ENG). Floriane Le Pottier and Yann-Ewen L’Haridon will explore the cultural melting pot that is Brittany, the melting pot where tradition and modernity collide. The musicians will describe musical cultures of Brittany, the role of music and dance in past and present Breton society, the sung and…
Dr. Hab Bożena Gierek – Celtic culture and environmentalism

13:00–15:00, Saturday, Sala Teatralna, Centrum Kultury Dworek Białoprądnicki, (PL). We invite you to a lecture by Dr. Hab Bożena Gierek – a religious studies and cultural studies expert, and an economist. She has authored four books, including the acclaimed “Religie Celtów”, numerous scholarly articles, and over a hundred entries published in various lexicons. She currently…
Aleksandra Kałużny – Irish dance workshop

13:00–14:00, Sunday, Sala Wielofunkcyjna, Centrum Kultury Dworek Białoprądnicki (PL/ENG). On the festival Sunday at 13:00, we invite you to an Irish dance workshop for everyone. I’ll reveal the secrets of fast footwork in soft and step, and we’ll stretch and strengthen our entire body, so that we’ll have the energy for festival dancing until dawn…
Aisling NicUilleagoid – Learn the concertina

13:00–14:00, Saturday, Sala Kominkowa, Centrum Kultury Dworek Białoprądnicki, (PL/ENG). This workshop will introduce the concertina and explain how it works. All skill levels are welcome, if you have a concertina bring it along! We will discuss how to get into playing the concertina, why you might choose this traditional instrument over others, and you might…