Re:tradition Playground

About

The Re:tradition Playground is a space where adults can revisit the joys of their childhood, and children can discover the rich world of traditional games and folk toys.

As in previous years, the Festival will offer the chance to set wooden toys in motion — handcrafted by folk artist Jan Puk,a folk artist representing the traditions of the Lasowiacy (Lasovians), an ethnographic group from southeastern Poland,  or to assemble block puzzles featuring the work of renowned Lublin painter Stanisław Koguciuk. You can also try playing the Kashubian burczybas ( a friction drum with a cord) or the devil’s fiddle, instruments created by Tadeusz Makowski. And don’t miss the colourful wooden horses, sliding hens, and traditional carousels from Stryszawa and Pewel Wielka, villages famous for their toy-making heritage.

The space will be filled with playful stations: tiddlywinks tables, bottle-cap racetracks, and beloved games like rubber band skipping and mud kitchens.

Beyond the games and toys filling the green space beneath Lublin Castle, the playground will also host musical workshops for children. Traditional music, games, and dances will be brought to life by the Żemerwa – Traditional Folklore Studio of Podlasie Belarusians and the Kraków-based group Fiksum Dyrdum.

The Re:tradition Playground is designed for families — a place to learn, play, and connect. Through hands-on experiences, it strengthens bonds across generations while introducing the youngest visitors to the beauty of folk culture.

Details

When:
22 August, 13.00-18.30
23-24 August, 11.00-18.30
Where: Re:tradition Playground Błonia near the Castle

Admission free

Accessibility

uneven grassy terrain

unpaved dirt footpath

no language barriers