Bandits' assault
and Janosik's feast

Bandits' assault and Janosik's feast

A role-play presenting local bandits' assault on 'Cepry'-people not from the mountainous region (binding with ropes, enchaining and becoming a bandit). The captives must go through special bandits tests ( test of fire, test of water, test of valour). Another part of the show includes singing and dancing competition, eating local smoked cheese and tying up 'kierpce'- local leather shoes. There is also a ceremony in which one can become a bandit or a Janosik's lover. During the event, participants receive commemorative prizes for taking part in the contests and they are welcome to join a big feast. All the bandits are dressed in traditional costumes and carry all the bandits' 'gadgets'. It creates a very realistic atmosphere. Everything is accompanied by traditional music and local alcohol savouring.

Time: 3 hour

 

Exemplary contests:

1.Smak mocie i prowde godocie" -a game in which a participant is asked to taste local alcohols (such as rye vodka, special local plum vodka, pear vodka, regional tea, etc) and to distinguish between them.

2. "Janosikowy kołek" - a competition in which participants are to hammer nails with a shepherd's axe into a piece of wood using the technique presented by Janosik. The number of participants can vary.

3. "Konkurs tańca zbójnickiego" - fitness competition for men. Local male dancers present regional dancing technique and the competitors present their skills individually as well as their own dancing arrangement. The most persistent wins.

4. "Gazdowsko dziura" - a competition for women. The number of participants is optional (three stands at a time). Women are given woolen socks with holes and are asked to mend them as accurately as possible in the shortest time. The women receive commemorative gadgets and the title of "Dziurawa Gaźdzna"

5. "Z Polskiego na Nase" - the competition in which the contestants are to translate expressions from the local language into Polish. The expressions derive from everyday life of local people. The competition takes place in groups.

6."Pijano narta" - the competition in which the contestants drink alcoholic drinks from small glasses with the use of their lips only. The glasses are placed on a ski held by 5 other contestants. The contestant who drops out of the competition buys another round for the others. The best one wins.

 

There is a possibility to arrange an individual entertainment programme and the price according to the number of people in the group.

 

Events: 'śpasy'( jokes), performance of a local band, 'ocepiny' on the weddings (midnight game during the wedding reception when the bride throws her wedding veil)

Local folk dancing group presents the unique culture of the region where some of the most exceptional people live. Dancing couples entertain people with lively dances presenting part of this culture. During the show, the group teaches the guests some dances, and there are also "śpasy" (joke telling)

 

Folk band with "Gawędziarz" (a fabulist)

Our folk band along with the fabulists present guests with the local culture and customs of the people living here in a very humourous way.

"Ocepiny" and "śpasy" on wedding reception

… kidnapping of the bridegroom..... enchaining.... .the test of fire, water and strength....shaving with an axe! These are only a few attractions of the wedding night.

Presentation and teaching some of the regional dances, veil tossing by the bride accompanied by bridesmaids and best men. Local folk band playing exceptional music adds splendour to the ceremony.

Time: 1 hour.

 

Folk band for the weddings, bonfires and in the inns.

'Białopotocanie' folk band was created in 2000. Every day the band performs in two biggest hotel complexes in Poland: Hotel Bania in Białka Tatrzańska and in Hotel Bukovina in Bukowina Tatrzańska. The band represents the Pieniny region in their music, costumes and dialect. The creators of the Białopotocanie folk band, who are very talented young people,come from the local villages and  through their music they not only add splendour to family and church ceremonies but also they promote the region in different festivals, outdoor events and concerts. The band also organises music workshops for the youngest where they can learn how to play local instruments. Białopotocanie folk band often wins many different contests. 

 

Lectures about the region

Story telling, singing, dancing and music create an unforgettable atmosphere of the history lesson where one can learn about daily lives of the local people; their traditions, beliefs, clothes, dances, instruments and music. The lectures are given by the native inhabitants of the Pieniny, Podhale and Gorce regions. During each lecture one has the opportunity to taste the local cuisine and alcoholic drinks.

 

Folk band: weddings, bonfires, inns

'Białopotocanie' folk band was created in 2000. Every day the band performs in two biggest hotel complexes in Poland: Hotel Bania in Białka Tatrzańska and in Hotel Bukovina in Bukowina Tatrzańska. The band represents the Pieniny region in their music, costumes and dialect. The creators of the Białopotocanie folk band, who are very talented young people,come from the local villages and  through their music they not only add splendour to family and church ceremonies but also they promote the region in different festivals, outdoor events and concerts. The band also organises music workshops for the youngest where they can learn how to play local instruments. Białopotocanie folk band often wins many different contests.