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Pawel Glogowski

Welcome to Jarocin: Poland's communist-era music festival that's now a counter-cultural event

The origins of the Jarocin Festival date back to 1970, when it began as Wielkopolskie Rytmy Młodych (Wielkopolska Rhythms of the Young) - a regional music competition to promote amateur rock bands.

Taking place in the small town of Jarocin, the event quickly gained popularity, attracting young people from all over Poland.

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