Medical University of Lublin

The Song and Dance Ensemble of the Medical University of Lublin was founded in the autumn of 1979 as the first and only folklore group at the Medical University in Poland and Europe. Currently, under the Song and Dance Ensemble there three dance groups, a band and soloists - in total over 150 people. In their program, the band presents dances, folk songs and instrumental pieces for a band from many regions of Poland and national dances. During almost 35 years of uninterrupted activity, the Group employed a total of 3150 students and medical doctors, and the result was 1225 concerts in the country and abroad.

From the very beginning, Krystyna Maciąg B.Sc.- artistic director, choreographer, teacher and friend of youth. Ludwik Piłat, MA, constantly watches over the musical side. The team's organizational manager since 2002 is Jarosław Kałakucki, MD, Ph.D. Earlier this function was performed by Ryszard Sekrecki MD, Ph.D. (1979-1992) and Mariusz Mydlarczyk, MD, Ph.D. (1992-2001).

Medals of the University Folk Dance and Song Ensemble

University Folk Dance and Song Ensemble is a laureate of many festivals and competitions. The band was awarded for their artistic activity with:

ZSP Golden Badge.
A Badge of Merit for Lublin.
Badge of Merit for the Lublin Region.
Honorary Diploma of the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare.
Honorary Diploma of the Ministry of Culture and Art.
Medal of the President of Lublin.
In connection with the 30th anniversary of the Song and Dance Ensemble in 2009, the leaders and members of the ensemble received, among others:

1. Medal for Merit to Culture Gloria Artis.

2. Medals for Long-term Service I, II and III degree.

3. Honor Badges of Merit for the Lubelskie Voivodeship.

4. Badges of Meritorious Culture Activist.

5. Occasional diplomas of the Mayor of Lublin.

6. Occasional diplomas of the Lublin Voivode.

7. Occasional diplomas of the Marshal of the Lublin Voivodeship.

8. Occasional diplomas of Rector of the Medical University in Lublin.

9. Awards in the field of artistic creativity, promotion and protection of cultural goods.