Flag Raising and Handover of City Key
Witness an official opening: speakers recite Kashubian hymns, the black-yellow flag flies atop the 42m mast, followed by speeches and traditional music.
Gdańsk Kashubian Days
Gdańskie Dni Kaszubskie
Gdańsk, Poland
Jun 15 - 25, 2026Expected
Each year, the city of Gdańsk celebrates its Kashubian roots with two weeks of festivities honoring this distinct Pomeranian culture. A Kashubian market, folk concerts on the island of Ołowianka, and an old-time fish market bring the region's language, music, and crafts to life along the waterfront.
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Wyspa Ołowianka
Gdańsk, Poland
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Learn basic Kashubian phrases for respect; follow flag protocol during ceremony.
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Crowds & timing
Crowd level: high.
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Free events are available.
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Gdańsk Kashubian Days
Gdańskie Dni Kaszubskie
Gdańsk, Poland
Each year, the city of Gdańsk celebrates its Kashubian roots with two weeks of festivities honoring this distinct Pomeranian culture. A Kashubian market, folk concerts on the island of Ołowianka, and an old-time fish market bring the region's language, music, and crafts to life along the waterfront.
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Jun 15 - 25, 2026Expected dates
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The story behind it
Organized by the Kashubian-Pomeranian Association (Zrzeszenie Kaszubsko-Pomorskie) in cooperation with city, it acknowledges Gdańsk’s Kashubian roots (founder of Young Kashubians movement). Themes include Kashubian language promotion and discovering local historical links. The festival connects city dwellers and tourists to the Kashubian hinterland culture, featuring local artisan stalls and live folk orchestras.
Key moments to know
Flag Raising and Handover of City Key
Witness an official opening: speakers recite Kashubian hymns, the black-yellow flag flies atop the 42m mast, followed by speeches and traditional music.
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Respect local boundaries
Learn basic Kashubian phrases for respect; follow flag protocol during ceremony.
Ask before close-up photos
Ask permission
Essentials at a glance
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Jun 15 - 25, 2026
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City / Area
Gdańsk
Northern Pomerania (Kashubia)
Cost
Free public events available
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Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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