Archive for March, 2022
Looking back at some of my favorite posts! Posted by Kasia on Mar 31, 2022
I have start with some sad news…Unfortunately Polish blog is being discontinued and this is going to be my last time writing for you. It was a pleasure sharing all I know about Poland and Polish language with all of you for the past 12 years! I wanted to look back at some of…
Hurdy Gurdy in Polish folk music Posted by Kasia on Mar 29, 2022
Have you ever heard of Hurdy-Gurdy? In Polish called lira korbowa (crank lyre), it dates back to medieval times. It is definitely an interesting instruments that is becoming popular again. In Poland, the hurdy gurdy appeared in the 17th century and it gained extraordinary popularity in the nineteenth century. This instrument played an important role…
Have you visited Multimedia Fountain Park in Warsaw? Posted by Kasia on Mar 21, 2022
Located a short walk from the Old Town, “Multimedia Fountain Park” (Multimedialny Park Fontann) is a visual delight combining music, light and fountains! It is a great place to cool off and relax with friends and family. This tourist attraction was opened in May 2011 and it can get a little crowded sometimes…but the show…
Celebrating International Women’s Day in a different way this year… Posted by Kasia on Mar 8, 2022
Today is International Women’s Day (Międzynarodowy Dzień Kobiet). Usually, it is filled with flowers, chocolate and happy celebration…But recent news from Ukraine changed a lot. Today I look at this day in a slightly different way… In the reality we’ve all found ourselves, today is about the brave women all around the world, but specifically…