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Pol'and'Rock Festival: 30 Years with music, equality, and tolerance

02.08.2024 12:40
The event, now celebrating its 30th edition, is being held at the Czaplinek-Broczyno airfield in the Drawsko County of West Pomerania.
Jerzy Owsiak, Czaplinek (West Pomerania, Poland), August 1, 2024. 30th PolandRock Festival
Jerzy Owsiak, Czaplinek (West Pomerania, Poland), August 1, 2024. 30th Pol'and'Rock Festival PAP/Jerzy Muszyński

During this highly popular festival in this part of Europe, dozens of bands from various countries will perform over the first three days of August.

In addition to the traditional Academy of Beautiful Arts featuring prominent Polish figures (such as actors Maria Pakulnis and Leszek Lichota, writers Sylwia Ziętek and Remigiusz Mróz, and presenter Magda Mołek), the festival will also host the Pol'and'Pride Equality Parade.

Attendees will have the opportunity to visit the festival's Wedding Palace or ask questions to experienced lawyers, Judge Anna Maria Wesołowska and Igor Tuleya.

On Thursday, August 1, Minister of Education Barbara Nowacka visited the festival. She met with participants of the educational program focused on first aid and discussed the new health education subject being introduced in schools from September 1.

Czaplinek (West Pomerania, Poland), August 1, 2024. Minister of Education Barbara Nowacka and Jerzy Owsiak, Chairman of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity Foundation, discuss first aid and health education. 
Czaplinek (West Pomerania, Poland), August 1, 2024. Minister of Education Barbara Nowacka and Jerzy Owsiak, Chairman of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity Foundation, discuss first aid and health education.

Festival-goers paid tribute to the Warsaw Uprising fighters with a moment of silence. To mark the 80th anniversary of the uprising, a spectacular white-and-red flag was displayed and air raid sirens were sounded.

Pol'and'Rock Festival, formerly Woodstock Festival Poland, is Europe's largest non-commercial music event, offering free concerts, workshops, and cultural activities. Driven by ideals rather than profit, the festival promotes love, friendship, and inclusivity, featuring a diverse lineup of music from heavy metal to reggae, and fostering a vibrant, socially active community.

More information about this event can be found on the website: polandrockfestival.pl.

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