Etno chalet Topolej in Goleszów is a place open to culture. The unique atmosphere of multiculturalism is reflected in every unique room, exotic menu and events that take place here. An important factor that binds this place together is attachment to and dissemination of Beskid traditions. Implementation of the author's project "Highlanders in the Sahara-Nomads in the Beskids". Africae Deserta Project - The Association of Polish-Moroccan Cooperation operating in Etno Chata deals with the broadly understood promotion of these two cultures. One of the many completed projects was the creation of documentary films about highlanders and the life of the Nomads in the Sahara. Concerts organized both in Poland and Morocco proved to be an important source of tradition transmission. The association initiated a pioneering concert of highlander music during the Sahara festival. Instructors and students of the Golec Brothers Foundation took part in it.
The Golec Brothers Foundation has created a platform for the promotion of traditions among the youngest. Approximately 200 students were allowed to learn highlander singing and playing folk instruments characteristic of the Carpathian region, such as violins, basses, heligons and Żywiec bagpipes in eight Żywiecczyzna communes. Everything is done under the care of outstanding educators. At the same time, the Foundation promotes native culture by publishing unique albums about folk costumes of the Carpathian area. An in-depth study together with excellent photographs brings readers closer to the archaic and contemporary state of folk costume.
Górolsko Liberty regional product brand supports local producers, while promoting Górolskóm Swobode. It is a border region at the border of the Czech Republic, Poland and Slovakia, limited by the Silesian Beskids, Moravian Silesia and Kysuckie, with its original nature, rich traditions and unique inhabitants. Manufacturers include traditional dishes, elements of highlander costumes, as well as artistic products and folk art. The brand is particularly promoted in the Czech Republic, where each region has its own individual marking. You can buy Góralska Swobody Moza products directly from the manufacturer or at fairs.
Carpathians connect are an interdisciplinary project aimed at biological and landscape protection of the Carpathians. Implemented through cooperation with municipalities that want to implement the provisions of the Carpathian Convention. An important aspect of the activity is to promote and support pastoralism as a form of active protection of biodiversity. A Guide issued by Centrum UNEP / GRID- Warsaw Following the Footsteps of Traditional Sheep Grazing allows you to reach active shepherds in the arch of the Carpathians and taste highlander cheeses.
Sheep Plus in 2007 The Silesian Voivodship Self-government commenced the implementation of the Economic Activation Program and Preservation of the Cultural Heritage of the Beskids and Krakow-Częstochowa Upland - Sheep Plus, whose overarching goal was to protect the natural environment and preserve the biodiversity of the areas indicated, by restoring and maintaining sheep grazing in designated halls and mountain glades and xerothermic grasslands . Program that helped reclamation of pastoralism in the Beskids. Source: śląskie.pl The Sheep Plus program funds refurbished old and built new shepherds 'huts, huts or shepherds' huts used by shepherds, as well as shepherd's infrastructure (e.g. drinking bowls, barracks ). In addition, cheese-making equipment was purchased (e.g. boilers, cutters, buckets, molds, pans, and bryndza tables). These facilities are located near tourist routes, which increases the attractiveness of these areas and allows the sale of sheep products.
The Pastestwo Transhumacyjne Foundation is a social organization whose main goal is to preserve traditional pastoralism in the Carpathians and to act for the preservation of cultural heritage. The initiative to create the foundation was born during the preparation of the project called "REDYK KARPACKI - TRANSHUMANCE 2013". The Foundation was founded in March 2012 by Maria and Piotr Kohut and is based on many years of social, cultural and educational work of the founders in the Silesian Beskids, Żywiec Beskids and Podhale.
ProCarpathia of the Association for the Development and Promotion of Podkarpacie PRO CARPATHIA. The organization has been operating on the market since 2004. Implemented the project: Trail of Wallachian Culture.
