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Typical Polish lunch, what’s on the menu “na obiad”? Posted by Kasia on May 8, 2013
It was really hard for me to get used to eating late diner when I moved to USA. That’s of course because Polish lunch is like dinner her…Poles eat big meal between 12-3pm and sandwiches or salads at dinner time (most of the times, with exceptions of course). Typical meals are very hearty and often…
When is Constitution Day celebrated in Poland? Posted by Kasia on May 2, 2013
Many people in Poland celebrate Constitution Day (Święto Konstytucji 3 Maja or Święto Narodowe Trzeciego Maja), which commemorates the enactment of the Polish Constitution that came into effect on May 3rd, 1791. Constitution Day is part of a holiday season known as Majówka, which also includes the May 1st/Labor Day holiday.Most of people take May…
Warsaw Ghetto memorial created by Jewish groups in Poland Posted by Kasia on Apr 23, 2013
Jewish groups in Poland have condemned plans to locate a memorial to Polish “righteous” gentiles in the heart of what once was the Warsaw ghetto saying it would infringe upon the memory of murdered Jews. Current plans put the memorial to the Righteous Among Nations next to the center of Jewish resistance during the uprising…
How Earth Day is celebrated around the world? Posted by Kasia on Apr 22, 2013
Earth day (Dzień Ziemi) is the largest, most widely celebrated international environmental event (wydarzenie środowiskowe). Earth Day helps celebrate Earth’s unique place in the universe. It is the only planet in our solar system teeming with incredible biodiversity (niesamowita różnorodność biologiczna). Learning about and protecting this biodiversity is what Earth Day is all about. People all…
Jak się masz? Posted by Kasia on Apr 17, 2013
“Jak się masz” the Polish phrase is the English equivalent of “how are you”. I bet most of you know this phrase and it is probably one of the first ones to learn while studying Polish! However, I have to tell you, that it is not a really popular phrase in Poland. People usually say…
Would you like to study in Poland? Posted by Kasia on Apr 16, 2013
We all know how expensive is studying in USA…Unfortunately Did you ever think about studying in Europe? Less expensive, great adventure and definitely awesome quality! Poland would be a great choice, I’m sure you would love it. Polish education has a long and impressive academic tradition with its roots going back as far as the…
Rynek Underground Museum in Kraków Posted by Kasia on Apr 9, 2013
I’m sure a lot of you have been to Kraków, but did you have a chance to explore the undergrounds, Podziemia Rynku? The market square has always been one of Kraków’s main highlights, with sights such as Mariacki church, the Ratusz (town hall), numerous restaurants with outdoor seating under umbrellas and of course, the Sukiennice (cloth…