Archive for 'Culture'
Polish opera – amazing experience Posted by Kasia on Oct 22, 2015
A visit to a performance of Polish Opera is not just a musical event! Ten opera theatres have repertoire propositions for the aficionados of Italian belcanto or Wagnerian and even contemporary music. There are performances for adults and children, and popular operettas can also be seen. Poland is not just the music of Chopin! We…
Getting in touch – say hello from Poland! Posted by Kasia on Oct 2, 2015
Pretty much everywhere in Poland you will be able to send a postcard or phone your loved ones back home to say greetings from Poland! The high standard of postal services in Poland means that it is easy to stay in touch with friends and family no matter how far away they are. In almost…
Popular sports in Poland Posted by Kasia on Sep 2, 2015
Sport participation in Poland is on the rise with a range of sports growing faster in Poland then some of the more traditional western European country’s. Numerous sports are popular in Poland . Soccer (piłka nożna) is the country’s most popular sport , with a rich history of global competitiveness . Track and field (lekkoatletyka)…
Great Polish libraries Posted by Kasia on Aug 27, 2015
Many predict that the digital age will wipe public bookshelves clean, and permanently end the centuries-old era of libraries. As libraries’ relevance comes into question, librarians face an existential crisis at a time when students need them the most. Despite their perceived obsolescence in the digital age, both libraries and librarians are irreplaceable for many…
What international festivals in Poland would you like to see? Posted by Kasia on Aug 12, 2015
Poland is a place where many cultural events happen, no doubt about that! Throughout the years big Polish cities organized a bunch of festivals. Their range vary from smoky jazz sessions and students days to serious classical music performances. There are also all kinds of folklore and sailor festivals. Here are some of these great…
Music and musical instruments in Poland Posted by Kasia on Jul 18, 2015
Poland is home to a lively and varied musical tradition. Since the early middle ages, when around the 13th century the region’s earliest composers were experimenting with European composition styles and creating innovative works, Poland has nurtured its musical talent. Consequently, there are a whole range of eclectic musical styles that have thrived in Poland…
Do you know most of the prayers in Polish? Posted by Kasia on Jun 10, 2015
As a mother of two bilingual girls, I try to teach them everything in Polish. That includes prayers! Todays blog will help you, if you want to do the same thing with your kids, if you decide to attend a mass at a Polish church…or you simply just want to know how to say preyers…