PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
Wieśniacy are always open to performing at all sorts of different events across the UK and even abroad! We are located in Birmingham but frequently perform all across the country for a mixture of Polish and English clients. Recently we have performed at events in Gloucester, Llanelli, Stratford-upon-Avon, Croydon, Melton Mowbray and multiple performances in and around Birmingham.
If you would like us to perform at an event, want to join us or collaborate with us, please get in touch we are always happy to talk!
CONTACT
Franek : 07923466097
EMAIL : zespol@wiesniacy.co.uk
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Wiesniacy:
Krakowiak
Polonez
Kujawiak & Oberek
Kaszubskie
Kurpie
Lublin
Lachy Sadeckie
Spisz
Beskid Zywiecki
Sieradz
Szamotuly
Lowicz
Rzeszowskie
Szarotka
Orawa
Krakowiak Wschodni
Powisle Lubelskie
Beskid Slaski
Mlodzi Wiesniacy
Krakowiak
Cieszyn
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HISTORY
PAST
Wieśniacy - meaning village people - are from Birmingham and are one of the oldest Polish folklore groups in the UK. Next year they will be celebrating their 75th anniversary! Wieśniacy song and dance ensemble was founded in 1949 by Poles displaced from their homeland after the events of World War II. For seven decades now, the group has been a key element of the Polish community in Birmingham and through extensive performing, Brits have also become better acquainted with Polish culture and customs.
PRESENT DAY
Currently, Wieśniacy together with its younger group Szarotka (Edelweiss), consists of about 35 members aged 10 to 50+. The members form a mixture of those with Polish roots born in the UK, those who have emigrated here, and those who are not Polish by origin but are just as eager to change into a colourful costume, sing their hearts out and socialise Polish style. Wieśniacy are really keen on including as much authentic detail in our performances as possible and keeping a natural presence on stage. In these challenging times, we are also trying our best to preserve the richness of Polish folklore for the next generations of Brummies.
