Our festival is proud to promote Małopolska Region!

For many years now, the Jewish Culture Festival has been promoting the region of Małopolska – with this year being no exception. The JCF has been invited to a new project,  “Małopolska Showpieces”, together with other events which promote the region and strengthen the sense of the local identity among its residents, building a strong brand of  “Małopolska.”

All these events will show the cultural abundance of the Małopolska region with its diversity and respect for tradition which they forge into a modern stye of life.

The Jewish Culture Festival shows the Jewish culture which for many years had a great influence on the life in our region. It was here that the great Hassidic dynasties came into being and the Jewish reformers were active – together with their Polish neighbors, they were building what we call now our Małopolska  cultural heritage.

As a Małopolska showpiece, the JCF not only promotes the region in Poland and abroad, but also continues its multicultural tradition which had become one of the factors which make Małopolska stand out among other regions in our country.

 

Ladies and Gentlemen!

Malopolska is a place where tradition meets modernity. A place that stands out for its abundant culture, as well as the openness, hospitality and incredible energy. Hence, I’m glad that the Jewish Culture Festival, which annually presents the condition of the contemporary Jewish culture created in all corners of the world, makes up a part of a project called “Visiting Cards of Malopolska.”

Embedded in the centuries-old multicultural tradition of Malopolska, the Festival each time gathers thousands of visitors from Poland and abroad in Krakow’s Kazimierz district. I invite you warmly to the capital of Malopolska, where, during the events of the 33rdFKŻ, you will have an opportunity to experience the diversity and beauty of Jewish culture from around the world.

I wish all participants many beautiful impressions, and the visitors – a pleasant stay in our region, so much worth getting to know and drawing inspiration from.

Marshal of the Malopolska Region