Music accompanied man from the beginning of his adventure with the sea. The order of sounds combined with the chaotic power of the sea elements. Despite the fact that times have changed, man's love for music has remained. The desire to promote Polish maritime culture gave rise to the idea of organizing the International Maritime Folk Festival. The first edition will be held in June 2019.
Who are the organizers?
Event International Maritime Folk Festival will be arranged by Flekkefjord Shanty Festival about number 920 443 389 in Brønnøysund. It consists of the following people:
- Pawel Piotr Kalicinski,
- Magdalena Janczura,
- Ole Zacharias Torkildsen,
- Steinar Dyrli,
- Bjorn Petter Bjelland.
They are lovers of maritime folk - music commonly known as shanties. These people have been operating in Flekkefjord for many years, thanks to which they are widely known and respected by the local community. They perform their functions in the management board completely free of charge. Motivated by love for shanties decided to organize the first international festival of this music.
Founders of Flekkefjord Shanty Festival / photo: Flekkefjordshanties.orgFlekkefjord has been hosting seafarers for 7 years
The festival organizers have been operating in Flekkefjord for 7 years. Only in May This year, thanks to their efforts, the city was visited by two Polish sailing ships - twice STS Kapitan Borchardt and General Zaruski. However, these are not the only ships that entered the port in this city. Undoubtedly, these are the activities they promote Polish maritime culture in Norway. The inhabitants of Flekkefjord themselves appreciate the efforts, and the news about... International Maritime Folk Festival they received enthusiastically.
International Maritime Folk Festival
Why international? As the organizers say - because shanties are sung all over the world. This music connects generations, because although times change, the love for the sea, and the music associated with it is a common denominator for both present and previous sailors i seamen.
The organizers intend to invite to Flekkefjord performers of shanties, songs and songs about the sea and sailors from: Norway, France, the Netherlands, Great Britain, Belgium, Ireland, the USA, Poland and Germany. Whether it is possible to bring the great stars of this music and how many of them will depend only on how many funds can be collected. The organization of the Festival is connected with the necessity to cover the costs - that is why a fundraiser for this purpose was launched.
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Fun for all families
The organizers International Maritime Folk Festival they know the event will attract entire families. Not only fans of music and maritime tradition will come, but most of all crowds of people who simply they like to have fun. On the occasion of the festival, maritime exhibitions and workshops for young people will be organized. There are also planned small concerts for our oldest and sick inhabitants of the city.
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