The International Festival of Youth Creativity FOLK INSPIRATIONS is an event that has become a part of the festival landscape of Łódź, and is recognizable in many artistic environments around the world.
It is a space for young amateur artists and mature professional creators from culturally diverse countries of the world who draw inspiration from folklore, folk culture, national traditions and ethnic customs.
Young artists from 15 countries of the world and the festival audience will fill concert halls, theatres, exhibition spaces, outdoor venues, courtyards and streets to create and admire culturally diverse dance, vocal, music and theatre presentations, fine art exhibitions, art installations and fashion shows.
GOLDEN BOAT competition in the categories: vocal, music, choreography, theatre, art-drawing and painting, design, photo and video is a prestigious element of the festival.
During the 15th jubilee edition of the festival, together with the residents of Łódź, 500 young artists – representatives of different cultures, cultivating various traditions from Africa, Asia, South America and Europe will create a unique atmosphere of joy, tolerance, openness and common, peaceful celebration in the city.