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Bagpipes of the Buchko-Koschen type. Played by Michal Umlawski Ligated violin. Played by Michal Umlawski Biography: Michal Umlawski comes from Szymanowo near Rawicz and is a bagpiper. He not only plays beautifully, but also knows how to make the bagpipes of Wielkopolska. And this is a very rare skill! He passes his knowledge and experience to the youngest, leading children's and youth bands [...]

Viljora. Narrated by Bozena Zadka Biography: Bożena Zadka lives in the village of Renta. She has created a chamber of memory depicting elements of daily life in an old village of the Kalisz region. She is the founder and manager of the folklore and ritual group "Zaprośnianki".

 A Tale of the "Raised". Narrated by Zofia Dragan Biography: Zofia Dragan is a well-known regionalist and president of the MANU Association of Bukowiecans. She learned the Bukowiak dance and songs at her family home. For many years she presented them, performing in the "New Lotko" Regional Ensemble from Bukowiec, where she is now an instructor. She plays the fiddle beautifully in a bagpipe band.

The fairy tale "How the devil was employed to build the castle". Narrated by Anna Chuda Biography: Anna Chuda is a biskupian, and has spent her entire life in Posadovo, near Domachovo. She was introduced to the world of folk traditions by her parents, and was encouraged to tell fairy tales by her mother's sister, who was a storyteller.

The fairy tale "About Jas, Kaz, animals and a witch". Narrated by Anna Chuda Biography: Anna Chuda is a biskupian, and has spent her entire life in Posadowo, near Domachow. She was introduced to the world of folk traditions by her parents, and was encouraged to tell fairy tales by her mother's sister, who was a storyteller.

The legend "About the bagpiper Shumigal." Narrated by Irena Tatarek Biography: Irena Tatarek grew up in Sowy, from where she moved to Chojna. She learned the local dialect from her grandparents. She is a member of the "Chojnioki" Folklore Group.

The legend "The castle in the village of Wymyslowo". Narrated by Anna Chuda Biography: Anna Chuda is a Biskupian, and has spent her entire life in Posadowo, near Domachovo. She was introduced to the world of folk traditions by her parents, and was encouraged to tell fairy tales by her mother's sister, who was a storyteller.

The legend "Veronica's Well." Narrated by Zbigniew Tomczak recorded in Polish version recorded in dialect Biogram: Zbigniew Tomczak is a Pałczanin native of Łekno. He is engaged in farming, and his passion is local history. On a daily basis he speaks the Palučian dialect, in which he is an expert like few others.

Fairy tale "About Jasiu, who went into the forest and looked for poverty". Narrated by Jowita Kęcińska-Kaczmarek recorded in Polish version recorded in dialect Biogram: Jowita Kęcińska-Kaczmarek was a teacher and academic at the Pomeranian Academy in Slupsk. She is the director of the "Krajniacy" folklore group and the author of many books, including "Legenda o założeniu Złotowa" and "A Little Dictionary of the Krajina dialect."