Goral Festival in Bachledka: Richard Müller, The Duchons, Katka Knechtová, Gladiator and Folklore Ensemble Železiar under the Tatra peaks
Right in the picturesque village of Ždiar, the traditions of the Gorals will be revived, who, after years of effort, were finally recognized early this year as a national minority in the Slovak Republic! Celebration of this historical milestone will take the form of an imaginative program full of popular faces and traditional local Goral artists here at BACHLEDKA.
These highlanders will introduce their culture, history and crafts to festival visitors. Besides the authentic local atmosphere, a star-studded program awaits visitors.
Richard Müller, The Duchons, Katka Knechtová, Gladiator, as well as the folklore ensembles Železiar and Zespół TerazMy from Poland, will all perform at the festival of all Gorals at an altitude of nearly 1,200 m above sea level up at Bachledka. Children will also enjoy concerts performed by PACI PAC, Zahrajko and Vodníkovci.
29TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF GORAL CULTURE AND MINORITIES
Gorals from all corners will flock to Bachledka to celebrate their holiday together from August 8th to 10th. The 29th Annual Goral Folklore Festival awaits us, traditionally held right by the entrance to the Treetop Walk.
All lovers of exceptional Slovak culture will find what they’re looking for at Bachledka! The organizers have prepared demonstrations of Goral crafts, and local farmers will bring their animals that families can not only pet but also feed. There will also be the opportunity to saddle a Goral gelding or enjoy local specialities.
The event will feature traditional Goral artists who will treat us to a cultural experience through folklore, dance and song. Goral culture will mingle with contemporary culture, and we can all look forward to stellar concerts.
RICHARD MÜLLER IN BACHLEDKA – AN UNFORGETTABLE CONCERT
Enhanced by views of the Belianske Tatras, the voice of Richard Müller, one of the most prominent figures on the Slovak music scene, will resonate from the open-air stage. This charismatic singer with an unmistakable voice will bring a cross-section of his rich work to Bachledka, from unforgettable hits to the latest songs. His performance with the band promises an exceptional atmosphere, made all the more special by the enchanting mountain environment. This concert will be one of the highlights of the Goral Folklore Festival, which you simply cannot miss.
PROGRAM FOR KIDS TOO
Here at almost 1,200 m above sea level, popular children’s performers will alternate with local children’s folklore groups. PACI PAC, Zahrajko, Vodníkovci and other children’s attractions will guarantee unforgettable experiences for even the youngest visitors.
MUSICAL FRIDAY AT SPIŠSKÁ MAGURA WITH RICHARD MÜLLER AND GLADIATOR
On Friday, concerts by Richard Müller and the band GLADIATOR will be the musical highlight in BACHLEDKA. Richard Müller’s unmistakable voice, charisma and timeless hits like “Po schodoch”, “Tlaková níž” or “Nočná optika” will stir emotions across generations.
An exceptional artist in an exceptional place – not your everyday experience! The band GLADIATOR will once again present a treasure trove full of their famous songs. Folklore lovers will be delighted by folk music and dances from the repertoire of the folklore ensemble Železiar with a tradition spanning over 60 years. The youngest visitors will be drawn into the world of cheerful songs and dance by ZAHRAJKO.
SATURDAY FULL OF EMOTIONS WITH THE DUCHONS, KATKA KNECHTOVA AND POLISH FOLKLORE WITH TERAZMY
On Saturday, The Duchons will pay tribute in a unique way to one of the greatest talents of Slovak popular music of the last century, Karol Duchoň. Katka Knechtová will deliver energy and emotion to Bachledka sure to captivate your heart. In this unique mountain environment, she will be performing her greatest hits and songs with a touch of folklore, which will fit beautifully into the atmosphere of the Goral Festival. The folklore ensemble Zespół TerazMy will bring authentic Goral musical culture from the Polish side of the Tatras. A varied program for children is also planned. The popular music duo PACI PAC will perform on stage with their playful songs. You can also look forward to a performance by the entertaining musical theatre group Vodníkovci, which will entertain children and parents alike.
SUNDAY IN THE NAME OF THE VILLAGE OF ŽDIAR
Sunday’s program will feature local artists and folklore groups. Beginning with Holy Mass as per tradition, it will then continue with a day full of Goral folklore, songs, dances and history. On the last day of the event, you will enjoy performances by folklore ensembles (FE) and children’s folklore ensembles (CFE): FE Goral from Ždiar, CFE Goralik from Ždiar, CFE Ždiaranček from Ždiar, FE Kicora from Lendak, CFE Kicoračik from Lendak, FE Magura from Spišská Stará Ves, FE Frankovčan from Mala Frankovová and FE Magura from Kežmarok.
CRAFTS, STRAW AND ART WORKSHOPS
This event will also include a woodcarving symposium – carvers will create wooden symbols of highland culture. New sculptures will be added to the 4-meter-tall straw “Goral” and “Goralka” from previous years.
TWO EXPERIENCES IN ONE
Whether you have a vacation planned around the Tatras or not, you definitely can’t miss this year’s Goral Folklore Festival.
