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Monday, November 12, 2018

Poland 2003 - Folk Dances, 50th Anniversary of Slask


Technical Details:
Date of Issue: 29 October 2003
Subject: 50th Anniversary of "Slask"
Width: 31.5 mm
Height: 39.5 mm
Denomination 1.20 PLN
Number in Set: 2
Layout/Format sheet of 4 of 2 designs
Perforations 11.6 by 11.2
Stamp Issuing Authority: Polish Post
Printer: PWPW Polska Wytwórnia Papierów Wartosciowych

Śląsk: The National Ballet of Poland
ŚLĄSK has been acclaimed as: "One of the grandest and most dazzling spectacles in the world."

The "Śląsk" Song and Dance Ensemble was founded in 1953 by Prof. Stanisław Hadyna, who also became its art director. Śląsk Ensemble has performed more than 6000 shows for over 20 million people worldwide.

ŚLĄSK is an ensemble of 90 singers, dancers and & musicians who enchant audiences in 1600 vibrant costumes which represent different regions of Poland.

With one of the world's most beautiful choreographic, vocal and musical performances, ŚLĄSK is a colorful and impetuous kaleidoscope of Polish national and folk culture. This Gala Concert includes dances and songs from 15 regions of Poland, as well as, the national Polish dances including Polonaise, Mazurka, Kujawiak, Oberek and Krakowiak.

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