September 30, 2020 was the deadline for submissions to the "Cultural Treasure Hunters" contest. Once again, you did not disappoint us. Submissions kept coming until the last minute. In total, from more than 300 people we received more than 400 photos that met the requirements of the contest! The jury did not have an easy task, but on October 15, after long and tumultuous deliberations, we managed to choose the winners - the people whose photos delighted us the most and encourage us to visit the presented place.
The purpose of the contest was to persuade you to take an interest in the traditions and culture of the Polish countryside, and to support and visit the places that present this culture. It turned out that no one had to be particularly persuaded to do so - the response to the contest exceeded our wildest expectations. You sent us hundreds of photos from open-air museums from all regions of the country. There were people from whom we received even a dozen photos - each from a different place. We would like to thank you for all of them. With your commitment you made the Jury have a hard nut to crack. It was not easy to make a decision, but after a close look at each photograph and several hours of deliberations, we can finally present you with the winners. Here they are:
I place and prize of 500 zł- Agata Matras for a beautiful atmospheric photo taken in the Open Air Museum on Jędrzejkówka in Laskowa
II place (PLN 200) - Roman Ekiert for the warmth and idyll beaming from the photo taken in the Museum of Folk Culture of the Sudeten Foothills in Pstrążna
Third place ex aequo (PLN 100 each) for encouraging us to learn more about the presented places:
- Magdalena Wolodko for a photo taken in the Czorsztyn Settlement - Skansen Kluszkowce
- Franciszek Zelek for a photo taken at the Museum - Orava Ethnographic Park
in Zubrzyca Górna - Tiberiusz Smółka for a photo taken at the Museum - Nadwiślański Park Etnograficzny in Wygiełzów
The jury also decided to award honorable mentions for special commitment to:
- Wojciech Bucki - for the largest number of photos from various open-air museums
- KGW Brzyno
- Participants of the Voluntary Labor Corps from Pszczyna
Congratulations to all the winners!
Below are selected photographs:
First place - Agata Matras
Second place - Roman Ekiert
Third place
Photo. archives of NIKiDW (photo submitted for the competition)
