Every year, hundreds of choir vocalists from Poland and all over the world travel to Sopot to take part in Mundus Cantat (the world sings). This annual choral festival, where both religious and secular music is performed, is always a delight for audiences and is known to more sensitive listeners to tears. There is a competitive aspect to the festival as well, with choirs competing for the Sopot Seagull, which unfortunately doesn't sound nearly as glamorous in English. In addition, various workshops, auditions, galas and concerts take place around Sopot over the 4 days. The festival's final concert typically includes folk dance suites from various regions of Poland, and a special encore of jury-selected pieces.