Scottish Tartan Festival in Kraków
On Saturday 30 September and Sunday 1 October you can explore delicious Scottish treats at Krakovian-Scottish picnic in the Planty Park beside the Archeological museum; if you come to Mały Rynek you will learn about Scottish culture and have an opportunity to join a historical parade culminating in the presentation of the Kraków Tartan in Rynek Główny – all this and more at the Scottish Tartan Festival. We invite everyone who lives in Kraków or is visiting our city at the time to come and join us the festival events!
SCOTTISH POLISH TARTAN FESTIVAL
30 September - 1 October 2017
30 September 2017 (Saturday), 12.00 - 14.30
SCOTTISH DAY AT THE KRAKÓW PICNIC
(Planty Park - beside t. Boy-Żeleński monument - opposite the Archeological Museum)
- Scotpipe - bagpipers from Edinburgh in concert
- Scottish dances performed by Jane Austen dance school
- sampling of traditional Scottish cookies baked by students of ZSPS food technology college
- Scottish fairy tales and legends for children
30 September 2017 (Saturday), 17.00 - 20.00
SCOTTISH NIGHT AT MAŁY RYNEK
- tales of Scottish cultur, traditional dress and traditions
- traditional dress show - Scottish Polish Cultural Association
- Mickiewicz vs. Burns - Polish-Scottish poetry slam
- Scotpipe - bagpipers from Edinburgh in concert
- Scottish dances - watch and dance along!
- Jane Austen dance school - Screening of Alex Ingle film on the process of tartan weaving in Edinburgh
1 October 2017 (Sunday), 12.30 - 14.00
PARADE FROM THE MAŁY RYNEK STAGE TO THE TOWN HALL TOWER IN RYNEK GŁÓWNY
Official presentation of the Kraków tartan with the participation of the Mayor of Kraków and the Honourable Lord Provost of Edinburgh
The winning tartan, designed by Alex Imrie, has been woven in Scotland. The film shows the weaving process, with Alex explaining the inspiration for his design.
Read more about Scottish tartan for Kraków on Kraków Expats Directory