We are choosing the Polish-Slovak event of the year

We invite you to the next edition of our competition for the POLISH-SLOVAK EVENT OF THE YEAR, in which we award the most interesting, most innovative event implemented as part of micro-projects in the Carpathian Euroregion in 2020. This year's award is of particular importance, because due to the pandemic, the beneficiaries encountered many difficulties in implementing your actions. It is thanks to their commitment and determination that it was possible to organize interesting and inspiring events.

Therefore, we encourage you to vote all the more. And since the participants and viewers judge the best, we give you the floor. If you took part in a Polish-Slovak event, you were its organizer or you just saw a report from an event that delighted you, share your opinion with us!

Write in the comments and like. The event with the most likes and positive comments wins. Voting lasts until March 31, 2021. More about voting HERE.

Here are the nominees:

1. Outdoor photography for nature and culture photographers

The mountains are a great source of inspiration for photographers, both professionals and amateurs, which is why we set out with the Bieszczady National Park and the Połoniny National Park for a Polish-Slovak photographic open-air combined with photo workshops for employees of both national parks. Wandering among the beautiful areas of the local reserves, climbing the local peaks and meadows, admiring fragments of primary beech forests (entered on the UNESCO list), as well as other natural peculiarities and landscape values, it was possible to capture the elusive and preserve the beauty of nature, record memories in photo frames. During the workshops, participants could take advantage of the knowledge of professionals, learning the secrets of landscape photography and practical information on composition, framing, depth of field setting and filter selection. And since the Bieszczady Mountains look the most beautiful in autumn, as some say, the richness of colors and wonderful weather allowed us to obtain extraordinary photographs that will feed the photographic archive of both parks and will allow for even better promotion of the natural wealth and beauty of the Bieszczady Mountains. The plein-air event was accompanied by the presentation of diaporamas and nature films, competitions with prizes, and the meeting of those who protect natural wealth on a daily basis, and those who appreciate it from behind the lens, was a unique opportunity to exchange impressions and experiences.

2. Opening of a mini-theater in Sanok

Taking advantage of the last moments of summer holidays, the official opening of the mini-park took place, to which the city of Sanok invited everyone. All lovers of bicycles, skateboards and scooters could watch shows, various tricks, and also try their hand at it. Using the fighting spirit of young athletes and the will to compete, competitions were also organized in cycling and on a scooter on time after the pumptrak, as well as demonstrations of acrobatic skills on the ramp, on a bicycle, scooter or skateboard. Fun also for the youngest, electric scooters and segway riding lessons for everyone (both younger and older could take advantage of it) - these are the next attractions of the event. In addition, you could watch acrobatic and dance performances (breakdance) .. The newly created attraction in the city attracted both tourists and residents, and the event itself was also an excellent opportunity to promote the Polish-Slovak borderland and its peculiarities as well as historical and cultural routes: the Icon Trail and the Wojak Szwejk Trail, especially among young people, as well as increasing interest in sports and active tourism.

3. Opening of the climbing routes in Czarnorzecze

This time, the enthusiasts of rock climbing and rock tourism had a chance to show off. In Czarnorzyce, in the Korczyna Commune, new professional routes of varying difficulty were opened, which combined the areas covering the Strzyżowsko-Dynowskie Foothills into one climbing sector. The ceremonial ribbon could not appear just like that - from the very top it was delivered by two climbers who, while descending the mountain, were the first to officially take advantage of the new attraction. The marked out new sectors of climbing routes have been professionally developed by specialists and allow people of different skill levels to use the routes while using the natural resources of the region. They were created in an area where you will find many natural and cultural attractions, so after the hardships of climbing, we invite you for a slightly lighter tour. Soon, climbing meetings will be organized, which will be an excellent opportunity for professional climbers as well as amateurs of rock and climbing tourism to test their routes.

4. Pottery workshops in Zarszyn

The Polish-Slovak borderland is not only beautiful landscape and natural values, but also a mine of traditions, customs and handicrafts. Promoting the cultural richness of the region, the Local Action Group "Dorzecze Wisłoka" organized a series of workshops, among which pottery workshops took an important place. In the beautiful August aura, during two days the tables and benches were filled with various types of clay cups, bowls and even figurines, which proved that the participants acquired new skills, and also showed the potential and artistic abilities of the participants. The workshops, above all, proved their passion for handicrafts, preserving traditions, and learning about old customs that shape the cultural identity of the inhabitants. The joint meetings of the participants are also a unique opportunity for memories, integration of residents, and especially for connecting generations.

5. Marketing communication workshops in Przeworsk

Taking advantage of the fact that the Internet offers the greatest efficiency in the promotion of regions, and modern tourists more and more often look for information about it on the Internet before visiting a given place, it is necessary to increase awareness and skills in the field of effective functioning and navigating in the virtual world. Therefore, marketing communication workshops were held in Przeworsk. How to create interesting articles or posts about cultural heritage? How to function efficiently in social media? How to plan and create campaigns promoting the cultural heritage of the borderland on the Internet? During the workshops, there was also a lot of knowledge in the field of photography and videoblogging. The workshops resulted in the scenarios of four promotional campaigns carried out afterwards, using innovative methods that will certainly serve as a model for anyone looking for inspiration in the field of marketing communication.