Harnas of the year elections

Cepr and Ceperka of the Year and Harnas (chieftain of a band of robbers in Tatra) of the Year Elections, these are two events which will take place on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 2-3 within the confines of Tatrzanskie Wici in Bialka Tatrzanska.

On Saturday, August 2th, all tourists who are willing to, will compete for the titles of Cepr and Ceperka of the Year in Białka Tatrzanska. Ceper of the Year must demonstrate his skills in, among others, chopping and cutting wood, Ceperka - will have to be able to lace a highlander corset. Candidates also need to pass an examination of the dialectal expressions.

On Sunday Harnas of the Year 2008 will be elected. Candidates for Harnas of the Year must perform various tasks including strenght and shrewdness test and ciupaga (hatchet) test. Other competitions include also highlander singing, solo dance, knowledge of the Tatras, Podhale and Podhale culture, as well as horseback riding.