Świętojański Market 2017
Summer solstice has become an inspiration and a leitmotif of the massive Świętojański Market, to be held from 26th May to 26th June 2017. Market stalls open at 10 am.
Summer solstice has become an inspiration and a leitmotif of the massive Świętojański Market, to be held from 26th May to 26th June 2017. Market stalls open at 10 am.
Fortune-telling, magic, mysterious signs are just a foretaste of what is going to happen on Midsummer’s Eve on 23rd June. Summer solstice brings a magical night celebrated by ancient Slavs as the feast of fire and water. The most important rituals of the evening involved burning a fire and immersing in water. Midsummer Night was also a celebration of love and fertility. A scandalising event, it was banished from the pulpit as a celebration teeming with dance and fire, obscenities, wooing and superstition.
Market
Summer solstice has become an inspiration and a leitmotif of the massive Świętojański Market, to be held from 26th May to 26th June 2017. The installation of the market stalls began on 19th May and is expected to continue for a week.
Wrocław’s Rynek and adjacent ul Świdnicka will be lined with stalls offering regional products and local delicacies.
Non-food articles
Artistic ceramics, regional products (also from the mountains), souvenirs, decorations, handicrafts, beauty products, leather goods, jewellery, hand-made products, souvenir cups
Food
Catering, including barbecue, pancakes, waffles, ice cream, etc. Groceries, including chocolate-coated fruits, oscypek cheese, honey and spices.
Świętojańskie Gardens
The area around the Pillory will be transformed into Świętojańskie Gardens to provide a patch of greenery where shoppers can relax away from hustle and bustle of the city.
Programme:
- A florist show is scheduled on 10th June. Compositions will be presented by master florists: Agnieszka Mitko-Kominek and Marek Kucharski.
- Attractions for children (suitable for their parents, too) begin on 11th June at 1 pm. Participants will be taken to the seaside as they attend a beach party. There are more attractions to come, including a creativity zone for children and competitions throughout the day.
- 18th June is all about garlands and florist competition. A florist workshop is scheduled between 2 pm and 4 pm. A garland weaving competition starts at 5 pm. The winners will receive attractive awards.
Admission is free.
Event details:
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