1st of July 2006 (Saturday)
10.00-15.00 - The scientific conference "Curing bees and the quality of honey)
16.00 - The inauguration of Besiada

• Honey harvesting combined with tasting
• ”Honey in an everyday diet" - Dr J.Gala, Dr J.Giza ,
• The results of the art contest
• Performance of ”Podegrodzkie Boys” vocal group
• "Biesiada” - entertainment show presented by Barbara Porzucek and Aleksander Porzucek

2nd of July 2006  (Sunday)
  9.00 - Exhibition, fair and lotery
  9.30 - The address of Janusz Kasztelewicz and Narcyz Kedzior concerning the topical problems of beekeeping
10.00 - Dr Frantisek Kamler ”Curing bee in the Czech Republic
10.30 - The official unveiling of Father Dzierzon monument
10.45 - The performanc of the ballet group 'Miniatura' from Krynica
11.15 - The official inauguration of the 15th Biesida u Bartnika
14.00 - Honey harvesting and tasting

• Performance of the regional band 'Lipniczanie'
• Performance of the band ”Łemkiwskyj Perstenyk”
• Cabaret "Truten” (Drone)
• Concert of "Siwy Dym” band

20.00 - Dancing party accompanied by the musical group ”Cocktail- Band”  from Grybow.




The host of the event was, as usual, Janusz Kasztelewicz  - the animator and the organizer of Biesiada u Bartnika. He is the sole person responsible for preparing the program and inviting guests. This year Biesiada was honoured by the presence of the President of "Apimondia" (the International Beekeepers' Congress)  Asger Sogaard Jorgensen.


There are people who are indispensable at Biesiada u Bartnika. One of the id Dr Jerzy Gala - an avid propagator of honey and medical specialist.

• Conversation with Dr. Jerzy Gala (MP 3).
  
• Short recording from the stall with specialist literature  (MP 3).

However, the most important are the opinions of guests and participants of Biesiada u Bartnika.

• Listen to the opinions of the participants (MP 3).

2006 was the year of 100 anniversary of the death of father Jan Dzierzon (1811-1906), who was a world famous beekeeper, known for his technological innovations.
The anniversary was celebrated in Stroze by unveiling the monument  located at "Sadecki Bartnik" and dedicated to Jan Dzierzon. The monument was carved out by Franciszek Palka, the local sculptor.
The celebration was attended by many prominent guests, among others Asger Sogaard Jorgensen - the President of "Apimondia" and Witold Kochan - the province governor of Malopolska.

• An interview with Asger Sogaard Jorgensen (MP 3)
  
• A conversation with the province governor of Malopolska - Witold Kochan - and with the organizers of Biesiada u Bartnika - Anna and Janusz Kasztelewicz (MP 3).

Texts, photos and aud5o materaials: Leszek Horwath - www.potrawyregionalne.pl