WATRA will take place from July 17 to 19, 2026. The Press Office invites media representatives to cover the
44rd Festival of Lemko Culture.
ACCREDITATION PROCEDURE
Correspondents, photojournalists, and technical crews (cameramen, sound engineers) who intend to report on this year’s Watra are asked to send by July 5, 2026:
- a fully completed Accreditation Form in block letters by e-mail: lemkounion@poczta.onet.pl or fax: +48 18 3532906,
- a passport-style photograph by e-mail: lemkounion@poczta.onet.pl
(photo size: 200×280 pixels; 24-bit color; jpg format, no compression; file name must include the last name and first name of the person: lastname_firstname.jpg).
Accreditation Form — .doc file to download >>>
Note: Journalists from radio and television stations are asked to notify the Press Office of their technical crews to obtain accreditation.
After submitting the completed form and photograph, the Watra organizer will issue the accreditation.
The number of accreditations is limited.
Changing the accredited person or withdrawing accreditation is possible until July 15, 2026, in writing via email lemkounion@poczta.onet.pl or via fax: +48 18 3532906.
Accreditation entitles entry to the Lemko Watra grounds, including participation in the artistic program and accompanying events.
Additional information:
Press Office — +48 18 3532906, +48 502 613 406, lemkounion@poczta.onet.pl
STATEMENTS
Submitting the accreditation form means accepting that all published written and electronic reports will be sent within one week after publication to the Watra Press Office and, upon mutual agreement, may be used free of charge by the Watra organizer in publications and on its website.
Submitting the accreditation form also means accepting the requirement that all written and electronic reports, as well as photographs, will appear in the context of the 44rd Lemko Watra in Zdynia and will include the name “44rd Lemko Watra in Zdynia.”
ACCOMMODATION AND TRANSPORT
The Watra organisers do not make hotel reservations for accredited media representatives and does not provide transport to Zdynia.
Information about public transport on the Gorlice — Zdynia route will be available on the notice board and at the event office.