Istebna hosts III National Children's Folklore Festival

The III National Children's Folklore Festival, ‘Jaworowy Listek’, has concluded in Istebna, Poland. The event brought together young artists from various regions across the country to showcase music, singing, and traditional folk customs.

A jury composed of ethnomusicologist Dr. Magdalena Szyndler, musician Piotr Puszyński, and regionalist Chrystian Heczko selected winners across four categories: bands, instrumentalists, soloists, and singing groups.

In the 11–16 age band category, first place was awarded to the Kapela Zespołu ‘Mały Zbójnicek’ from Zębu and Kapela ‘Zielony Jawor’ from Spisz. In the instrumentalist category for the 5–10 age group, Lena Błachut took first place, while Stanisław Stoch won the 11–16 age group.