On Sunday, January 4, 2026, a concert featuring the winners of last year’s 10th International Festival of Christmas Carols and Folk Songs took place in Kalwaria Pacławska, near Przemyśl, Poland.
The roster of award-winning soloists, duets, and vocal groups performed their most beautiful Christmas carols. Before the concert, Mass was celebrated in the minor basilica, with the Most Reverend Adam SZAL, Archbishop of Przemyśl.
On that day, music lovers were able to listen to and see the ten best performers, namely,...
Poland: Concert Featuring Winners of the 10th International Festival of Christmas...
On Sunday, January 4, 2026, a concert featuring the winners of last year’s 10th International Festival of Christmas Carols and Folk Songs took place...
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FRANCISCAN FAMILY
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