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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…
Have you heard about Polish Juwenalia Festival? Posted by Kasia on May 28, 2021
Juwenalia is a festival organized for students of Polish universities and is definitely an event one should not miss! This holiday is usually celebrated every year in May, before the summer exams, sometimes at the beginning of June. I’m pretty sure every student in Poland loves the month of May! The month is filled with…