2. Feminine outfit in Opole region
The former regional feminine outfit consisted of:
mazelonka - homespun wool pleated skirt in different
colors,
lajbik - dark, deep-cut bodice of cloth sewn into
sleeveless skirt,
blouse made of a thin cloth with white embroidered
“ ryszki”with long sleeves to the elbow, worn under the
” lajbik.” Shirt was pulled around the neck with a strap.
During holidays women also wore gowns of silk, and
“zapaśnice” of linen every day.
4. Regional male folk costume
Opole region male folk costume consisted of:
pants "skórzoki", "jelenioki" honey-colored,
white shirt with "ptok" around the neck
(handkerchief),
navy blue caftan with yellow, metal buttons and blue
decorating "chwaściki,”
high boots and a black hat.
7. Opole region folk dances
Folk dance in the Opole region are mostly in the rhythm of the
polonaise, mazurek and krakowiak.
The most popular Opole regional dances include:
CRONE
Elements of the dance: steps to the rhythm of a quarter score, in a
straight line back and forth and marketed. Triple stomps in the rhythm
of two eighth notes and quarter.
The set pairs stand in two rows facing each other at a greater distance
with hands folded on the hips.
KOZIORAJKA
Dance elements: jumps variables, jumps and turns with side jumps of
the hook shank.
Setting: dance for a triple, a boy and two girls bound a circle.
9. TROJAK
It is the most common, so-called walking polonaise, known since the sixteenth
century, referred to herein as "trojokiem", sung to the tune of'' Highlanders sown
oats''.
Elements of dance: a step of raising crossed feet and toes. Run to the rhythm of
eights and quarter notes. Variable bounces. Steps in the rhythm of two eighth
notes and aquarter.
Setting: threes, dancer standing in the middle and two dancers on the side.
Dancers put the hands on the hips outside.
GĄSIOR
Elements of dance: steps walking back and forth, changing leaps forward and in
turn, triple steps.
Setting: in pairs on a circle - hold an open dance, the boy covers his right hand
girl's waist, she has his left hand on the boy's shoulder, hands free built up into a
slant.
MIOTLARZ
Referred to herein as the "Polka with a broom'' or" polka broom''. It is very
popular to this day.
Elements of dance: a step forward plate and speed
Setting: dancing in a relaxed posture stand in two rows facing each other [one of
a number of dancers formed, the other dancers]