70th Folklore Festival Východná we will celebrate together 3 – 6 July, 2025

About the Festival

The Folklore Festival Východná is the oldest and the largest nationwide festival with international participation in Slovakia. Annually, on the threshold of the summer tourist season in the attractive environment near the High and Low Tatras, rich folk traditions come to life, and the village of Východná becomes the center of traditional Slovak culture for several days.

FFV is a celebration of folklore and its existence contributes significantly to revival, preservation, creative development and public presentation of the precious values of the Slovak cultural heritage. Folklore is deeply rooted in the traditions and culture of the Slovak nation, thus, every encounter with it can evoke joy and revive not only history but also emotion. Be a part of this celebration and experience the joy of mutual encounter, bringing history and feeling to life.

69th Folklore Festival Východná
4 – 7 July, 2024

The basic principle of life is motion. It represents all changes and processes in the universe - in nature as well as human society. Generations of philosophers have tried to define motion. For all of them we can mention Aristotle, who argued that motion is the realization of existence. Motion is, in fact, the transformation of possibility into reality. Therefore, if motion is the fundamental principle of life and everything is in motion, it is essential that traditions are also in motion.

Tradition in Motion

We have a lot to be proud of! We have inherited a wonderful cultural heritage that we must and want to take care of with humility and respect, and continue to maintain and develop.

The leitmotif of the 69th year of the Folklore Festival Východná, Tradition in Motion, is to build on the previous year. To emphasize the dynamics of folklore tradition, which is constantly evolving and adapting to new conditions and younger generations. Everything flows (panta rhei). Even traditional culture cannot be an island that stands still in the midst of the change and evolution of our existence. Tradition in Motion wants to be a witness of the times. It wants to combine not only the presentation of traditional elements of Slovak folklore, but also to provide a space for the expression of new, more modern forms and approaches to the processing of original material. If the tradition is to be alive in new generations, it must also perceive the needs of the younger generation and draw on their energy in maintaining the essence of its value.

The leitmotif Tradition in Motion will help us to create bridges between the past and the present, to soften the occasional tension between traditional and modern forms of folklore art presentation. Intergenerational movement, movement of thought, and movement of opinion will be given as much space as real movement on stage, in the auditorium, and on the dance hall. Understanding this principle will enable the festival to continue its task of preserving and presenting Slovak cultural heritage in the light of current trends and the development of society.

The Folklore Festival Východná 2024 wants to inspire and motivate the young generation of creators and performers, as well as viewers, listeners and visitors to appreciate and actively preserve traditional folklore. We want to underline the importance and beauty of folklore art in all its forms, as well as its vitality and ability to adapt to new conditions and new generations of tradition-bearers and supporters.

Tradition comes from our essence, from our roots. In a very tumultuous and rapidly changing world, it is the anchor, the heart and the cross, because in it we can find hope, love and faith. We need not fear that this essence will be threatened by the influences of a rapidly changing world. Tradition is firmly rooted in us, and it is this inner stability that gives each new generation a sense of security, but also of freedom. Tradition, perceived and interpreted by young hearts, can infuse even an old tree with new sap. This is what we believe in and what we want to encourage.

Invitation to FFV 2024
Enjoy four days full of atmosphere at the oldest folklore festival in Východná. Experience art programmes, dance and craft schools, band concerts and children's programmes. See you in Východná from 4th to 7th July! More information on festivalvychodna.sk and social media.

Take a look with us at the highlights of the FFV 2024.

Program

THURSDAY, 4 July, 2024

THURSDAY, 4 July,
20:00
to 22:30

Roots – Iconito & Zemplín

Spectacular multi-genre show about Slovak folklore in modern forms

Big Scene Amphitheater

FRIDAY, 5 July, 2024

FRIDAY, 5 July,
13:15
to 13:45

“Na Poraču…”

Small Scene Amphitheater

FRIDAY, 5 July,
14:00
to 14:45

Dance school

Dances from Spiš

Tancovisko (Dance house)

FRIDAY, 5 July,
14:15
to 15:00

Pictures from Hont

Small Scene Amphitheater

FRIDAY, 5 July,
14:45
to 15:30

Singing school from Zuberec

Humno (Barn)

FRIDAY, 5 July,
15:00
to 18:00

Immortal Šarišan

Exhibition dedicated to the life and work of Ján Lazorík from Krivany

Etnodom (Ethnohouse in blue building)

FRIDAY, 5 July,
15:00
to 18:00

Remembrance of Alexander Gernát from Krivany

Exhibition

Etnodom (Ethnohouse in blue building)

FRIDAY, 5 July,
15:15
to 15:30

Verešvaranka Brass Band

Small Scene Amphitheater

FRIDAY, 5 July,
15:30
to 16:15

Dance school

Dances from Suchá Hora and Hladovka

Tancovisko (Dance house)

FRIDAY, 5 July,
15:45
to 16:15

“Večar na valaľe”

Programmes of the legendary Ján Lazorík back at Východná

“Od Jana po Michala na košeru”

Small Scene Amphitheater

FRIDAY, 5 July,
16:30
to 17:30

“Mašinovačka”

What were the customs of treshing grain?

Small Scene Amphitheater

FRIDAY, 5 July,
16:45
to 17:30

Dance school

Dances from Východná

Tancovisko (Dance house)

FRIDAY, 5 July,
18:00
to 19:30

Homes

Across the folklore homes of Slovakia

Big Scene Amphitheater

FRIDAY, 5 July,
19:30
to 19:45

“Privítanka” (Greetings)

Big Scene Amphitheater

FRIDAY, 5 July,
20:00
to 21:15

Slovakia

Performance to celebrate the 75th anniversary of SĽUK

Big Scene Amphitheater

FRIDAY, 5 July,
21:30
to 22:40

“TAVEN BAXTALE!” (Good luck!)

Programme of the professional ensemble Fitos Dezső Társulat from Budapest

Big Scene Amphitheater

FRIDAY, 5 July,
23:00
to 00:00

Folk & Bass Orchestra and Ženy z Muzičky

Music concert

Humno (Barn)

FRIDAY, 5 July,
23:00
to 03:00

Dance party with folk music

Tancovisko (Dance house)

SATURDAY, 6 July, 2024

SATURDAY, 6 July,
10:00
to 12:00

Folklore festival Východná with Radio Regina

Radio Broadcast Live from Východná

Humno (Barn)

SATURDAY, 6 July,
09:00
to 18:00

Immortal Šarišan

Exhibition dedicated to the life and work of Ján Lazorík from Krivany

Etnodom (Ethnohouse in blue building)

SATURDAY, 6 July,
09:00
to 18:00

Remembrance of Alexander Gernát from Krivany

Exhibition

Etnodom (Ethnohouse in blue building)

SATURDAY, 6 July,
10:00
to 12:00

How to take proper care of costumes in folklore groups

Presentation with demonstration

Etnodom (Ethnohouse in blue building)

SATURDAY, 6 July,
11:00
to 11:45

Children's dance school

Dances from Abov

Tancovisko (Dance house)

SATURDAY, 6 July,
11:00
to 11:45

Tribute in eternity

Memory of deceased folklorists

Village Východná – Cemetery

SATURDAY, 6 July,
12:00
to 12:45

Children's dance school

Dances from Myjava

Tancovisko (Dance house)

SATURDAY, 6 July,
12:00
to 12:45

“Vidiečanova Habovka 2023”

Small Scene Amphitheater

SATURDAY, 6 July,
13:00
to 13:45

Dance school

Dances from Trenčín and Kysuce

Tancovisko (Dance house)

SATURDAY, 6 July,
13:00
to 14:00

It shall be made known to all

Presentation of the performers of the 69th FFV

Small Scene Amphitheater

SATURDAY, 6 July,
13:30
to 14:15

“Fašiangy” in Slovakia

Lecture

Humno (Barn)

SATURDAY, 6 July,
13:30
to 14:15

SLOVAKIANA – the richness of traditional folk culture in one place

Presentation of the Slovakiana portal

Etnodom (Ethnohouse in blue building)

SATURDAY, 6 July,
14:00
to 14:45

Dance school

Dances from Horehronie and Podpoľanie

Tancovisko (Dance house)

SATURDAY, 6 July,
14:15
to 15:00

Flew the little bird

Small Scene Amphitheater

SATURDAY, 6 July,
14:30
to 15:15

Polyphony from Horehronie

Humno (Barn)

SATURDAY, 6 July,
14:30
to 15:30

Immortal Šarišan

Discussion on the life and works of Ján Lazorík from Kriviany

Etnodom (Ethnohouse in blue building)

SATURDAY, 6 July,
15:15
to 16:00

“Z jenného mesta z jennakého cesta”

Small Scene Amphitheater

SATURDAY, 6 July,
15:30
to 16:15

“Živá kôra hudby“

Humno (Barn)

SATURDAY, 6 July,
16:00
to 16:30

“Slepá baba”

Short film

Etnodom (Ethnohouse in blue building)

SATURDAY, 6 July,
16:15
to 17:30

Fun and dance games

Small Scene Amphitheater

SATURDAY, 6 July,
16:30
to 17:30

Singing school from Horehronie

Humno (Barn)

SATURDAY, 6 July,
17:30
to 18:45

When the Chronicles come to life

Big Scene Amphitheater

SATURDAY, 6 July,
19:00
to 19:45

“Zlatá Šaffova ostroha”

Big Scene Amphitheater

SATURDAY, 6 July,
20:00
to 21:15

“LÁSKAvô”

Big Scene Amphitheater

SATURDAY, 6 July,
21:30
to 23:00

Tribute to Ján Lazorík

Big Scene Amphitheater

SATURDAY, 6 July,
23:00
to 00:00

Pictures from Slovakia

Music concert

Humno (Barn)

SATURDAY, 6 July,
23:00
to 03:00

Dance party with folk music

Tancovisko (Dance house)

SUNDAY, 7 July, 2024

SUNDAY, 7 July,
09:00
to 14:00

Immortal Šarišan

Exhibition dedicated to the life and work of Ján Lazorík from Krivany

Etnodom (Ethnohouse in blue building)

SUNDAY, 7 July,
09:00
to 14:00

Remembrance of Alexander Gernát from Krivany

Exhibition

Etnodom (Ethnohouse in blue building)

SUNDAY, 7 July,
09:15
to 10:00

Children's dance school

Dances from Záhorie

Humno (Barn)

SUNDAY, 7 July,
10:00
to 10:45

Dance school

Dances from Zemplín and Šariš

Tancovisko (Dance house)

SUNDAY, 7 July,
10:00
to 13:00

Films with a folklore theme

Etnodom (Ethnohouse in blue building)

SUNDAY, 7 July,
11:00
to 11:45

Dance school

Dances from Ponitrie and Podunajsko

Tancovisko (Dance house)

SUNDAY, 7 July,
11:15
to 12:00

“Vidiečanova Habovka 2024”

Small Scene Amphitheater

SUNDAY, 7 July,
12:00
to 12:45

Dance school

Dances from Gemer

Tancovisko (Dance house)

SUNDAY, 7 July,
12:15
to 13:30

Various

Programme of children's folklore ensembles and soloists from the Šaffova ostroha 2024 competition

Small Scene Amphitheater

SUNDAY, 7 July,
14:00
to 15:30

Tradition in motion

69th FFV Gala Programme

Big Scene Amphitheater

MULTI-DAY PROGRAMS

SCHOOL OF CRAFTS ÚĽUV

Festival zone – Under the Májka tower


Saturday,: 10:00 – 18:00
Sunday,: 10:00 – 14:00

CRAFTS FAIR ÚĽUV

Festival zone


Friday,: 15:00 – 19:00
Saturday,: 10:00 – 19:00
Sunday,: 10:00 – 14:00

“LIPTOVSKÉ HALUŠKY” (TRADITIONAL CUISINE)

Festival zone – Chalet


Friday,: 15:00 – 20:00
Saturday,: 10:00 – 20:00
Sunday,: 10:00 – 16:00

THE ADVENTURES OF LITTLE RASCALS

… or how we explored the regions of Slovakia

Festival zone – Little Sheepfold


Friday,: 12:00 – 17:00
Saturday,: 10:00 – 17:00
Sunday,: 10:00 – 14:00

40 YEARS OF THE VÝCHODNÁ IN PHOTOGRAPHY BY PETER BERČÍK

Village Východná – Fire station in the village Východná


Friday,: 12:00 – 18:00
Saturday,: 10:00 – 18:00
Sunday,: 10:00 – 14:00

TRADITIONAL HOUSE OF VÝCHODNÁ

Presentation of traditional housing and traditional cuisine of the village of Východná

Village Východná – Traditional Wooden House


Friday,: 15:00 – 18:00
Saturday,: 09:00 – 18:00
Sunday,: 09:00 – 14:00

We reserve the right to change the program. The english texts has not been proofread.

last update: 2 July, 2024 @ 15:50

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Národné osvetové centrum
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Obec Východná
Východná 616, 032 32 Východná, Slovak Republic
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Mgr. art. Pavol Pitoňák

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