Jarocin Festival in the Time of Polish People’s Republic. History, Function, Significance Cover Image

Festiwal w Jarocinie w dobie PRL – historia, znaczenie, funkcje
Jarocin Festival in the Time of Polish People’s Republic. History, Function, Significance

Author(s): Piotr Karendał
Subject(s): Cultural Essay, Political Essay, Societal Essay
Published by: Szkoła Wyższa Psychologii Społecznej
Keywords: popular culture

Summary/Abstract: The article describes the history of the Jarocin Festival in Polish People’s Republic – the only festival in the whole Eastern Bloc where young people, not only spectators but also performers, were able to express their own opinions, manifest their independence and antipathy for current political situation. It also presents the development of the festival, shows how it changed during 10 years of its existence in Polish People’s Republic, discusses the difficulties involved in its organization, the profiles of the spectators as well as its meaning for and influence on young people. It also consider such issues as the functions and the real purpose of the Jarocin Festival.

  • Issue Year: 40/2014
  • Issue No: 02
  • Page Range: 44-55
  • Page Count: 11
  • Language: Polish