Multicultural Picnic at Wesoła – Let’s Get to Know Each Other Better!
For centuries, Kraków has been a meeting place of cultures, languages, and traditions. On September 6, starting at 3:00 PM, we invite all residents to a special outdoor event – “Multicultural Picnic at Wesoła – Let’s Get to Know Each Other Better” – filled with music from around the world, artistic and educational workshops, and an open, joyful atmosphere.
During the event, the titles of Kraków Ambassadors of Multiculturalism will be awarded for the 7th time – to individuals and organizations that have made a special contribution to dialogue and integration in our city.
The first weekend of September is a perfect opportunity to celebrate Kraków’s diversity together. From 3:00 PM until evening, we will dance, sing, discover new skills, and enjoy the company of people from all over the world who have chosen Kraków as their home.
Performances will include artists from Ukraine, Belarus, and Cameroon. On the main stage, music from different continents will resound – from the traditional songs and rhythms of India, Africa, and Brazil to the contemporary sounds of multicultural Kraków. Participants can also look forward to a fashion show presenting traditional costumes from many corners of the globe.
Program
3:00–5:00 PM – Let’s Get to Know Each Other: workshops, dance, music
5:00–5:30 PM – The Kontakt Choir (Chór w Kontakcie) conducted by Wassim Ibrahim
5:30–6:00 PM – National Reading in a multicultural edition
6:00–7:00 PM – Musical journey to Cameroon with BLUEVEREST
7:00–8:00 PM – Final of the competition “Kraków Ambassador of Multiculturalism A.D. 2024”
8:00–9:00 PM – Final concert “Kraków – We Belong Here”
Workshops for Everyone
In special workshop zones (3:00–6:00 PM) there will be something for everyone:
- for lovers of the East: Japanese tea ceremony and Chinese calligraphy
- for the active: outdoor yoga in English and dance workshops from India and Brazil
- for the creative: face painting, jewelry making, Romani-style patchwork bags
- for the curious: Turkish art of painting the Lajkonik and cultural storytelling
The sessions will be led by Kraków residents representing different cultures – a unique opportunity to meet your neighbors and learn about their traditions.
NATIONAL READING - internationally
The event connects with the nationwide initiative National Reading, dedicated this year to the works of Jan Kochanowski. At 5:30 PM, Kraków’s Ambassadors of Multiculturalism will read fragments of his writings, showing that the values present in Polish literature can inspire and unite people regardless of their origin.
THE GRAND FINALE
At 7:00 PM, the most important moment of the day begins – the official gala awarding the titles of “Kraków Ambassador of Multiculturalism A.D. 2024.” For the seventh time, the Mayor of Kraków will honor individuals and institutions who build intercultural bridges and contribute to an open Kraków.
The evening will close with the concert “Kraków – We Belong Here” performed by Joanna Słowińska & Stanisław Słowiński Quartet. Special guests of the Słowiński family will include Wassim Ibrahim (Syria), Giovanny Laguado (Colombia), and Ethan Smith (South Africa) – artists who have chosen Kraków as their home.
The Community of Builders of a Multicultural Kraków
The Kraków Ambassador of Multiculturalism competition has been organized by the Municipality of Kraków since 2019. Over these 7 years, an impressive number of people and organizations have received the title.
Laureates – organizations: INTERKULTURALNI PL Association, Diversity Hub Foundation, Choir in Contact, Collaborate Krakow!, Equality Signs Federation, Polistrefa Diversity Foundation, Wolno Nam Foundation, Podgórze Cultural Centre, Willa Decjusza Association, British International School of Cracow, Peace Action Lab Association (Salam Lab), Specialist Psychological and Pedagogical Counseling Centre for Children with Educational Difficulties in Kraków.
Laureates – individuals: Olha Menko, Urszula Majcher-Legawiec, Anna Wilczyńska, David McGirr, Joanna Antonik, Ziyad Raoof, Maria Wojtacha, Edyta Jaśkowiak, Jan Słowiński, Jolanta Jurusik, Bożydar Pająk, Agnieszka Widacka-Bisaga.
Open Kraków – A City for Everyone
“Multicultural at Wesoła” is part of the Open Kraków program, which aims to promote dialogue, tolerance, and mutual respect among residents from different cultures. These educational, cultural, and integrative activities ensure that everyone can feel at home in Kraków.
Practical Information:
When? September 6, 2025, 3:00–9:00 PM
Where? Łąka na Wesoła
Admission: Free
More information: 👉 Facebook Open Kraków
See you at Wesoła!