Regional fund approves grant for children's folklore festival after organizers had already cancelled event

A regional cultural fund in Banská Bystrica approved financial support for a children's folklore festival only after the event's organizers had already been forced to cancel it weeks earlier due to lack of funding. The Banská Bystrica regional government is now responding to criticism over the delayed decision that left organizers without sufficient time to properly plan and execute the cultural event. The incident highlights coordination problems between regional authorities and local cultural organizations in Slovakia, where folklore festivals play an important role in preserving traditional culture and engaging young people in regional heritage activities.