Folklore Festival "Song by the Šalčia River"Folkloro festivalis „Daina prie Šalčios“
Šalčininkai, Dzūkija, Lithuania
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The “Song by the Šalčia River” festival is a major annual folk celebration in Šalčininkai. Featuring over 700 performers from local Polish cultural groups, it highlights regional folk songs, dances, and customs. The event has become a symbol of Polish heritage in the region 1.
Šalčininkai has a significant Polish-speaking community. This festival reflects their traditions and pride in language and culture. Local leaders emphasize its role in strengthening Polish identity within Lithuania 1.
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Šalčininkų kultūros centrų parkas · Šalčininkai
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