The event has brought together ensembles from Poland, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Slovakia, Greece, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Czech Republic, Turkey, India, Mexico, and Romania.
In the main competition, the performances are judged in three categories: authentic folklore, stylized folk and artistically-arranged shows.
Side-line events include a photo exhibition, folk art and crafts fairs, folk art workshops and a show of Tatra shepherd dogs.
The event, this year held for the 53rd time, runs until August 26.
Since its launch in 1968, the festival has attracted over 200 folk groups from Poland and almost 600 from across the world.
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