Being touched by Lajkonik's mace is claimed to bring good luck.

On his way the Lajkonik touches spectators with his golden mace and collects money for the traditional ransom.

Krakow Historical Museum - Lajkonik page, Retrieved on: 26 June 2007.

European Institute of Cultural Routes - Lajkonik page, Retrieved on: 26 June 2007.

Among Lesser Poland's customs are Lajkonik, and Kraków szopka.

Freeling won by 7-3, losing two games to Lajkonik (Poland) and one game to Castro (Canada).

"Lajkonik" Polish Song and Dance Ensemble is a community group, based in South Western Sydney.

In Kraków, the legacy of the Mongol invasions is found in the traditions of lajkonik and hejnał mariacki.

At the Market Square, the mayor of the city awaits the Lajkonik with a pile of ransom money and a chalice with which they make a toast to the wellbeing of Kraków and its inhabitants.

Most famous are its Nativity Cribs Festival held every December, the Jewish Culture Festival held at the end of June, International Jazz Festival held in April, Lajkonik Parade during the spring, and a number of indoor festivals held throughout the year.

The city of Krakow has a hobby-horse called the Lajkonik which traditionally appears on the first Thursday after the religious feast of Corpus Christi and parades through the streets, collecting money, accompanied by musicians and costumed followers, some in traditional Polish costume, others in oriental dress, who carry horsetail insignia.