Archive for 'Culture'
1 Maja Święto Pracy Posted by Kasia on Apr 29, 2012
The tradition of celebrating Labour Day (Święto Pracy ) in Poland goes back to 1890. During the communism, after WW2 it was one of the most important national holidays. On this day marches took place, participation in them was obligatory or encouraged by the possibilty to buy attractive goods difficult to find in Poland in…
Anti-dog mess campaign in Wrocław Posted by Kasia on Apr 28, 2012
A noted Polish rapper has installed a sculpture of a giant dog’s mess in the south-western city of Wrocław, with the aim of prompting locals to be more conscientious about their pets. Łukasz Rostkowski, aka L.U.C, laid the gleaming marvel on a patch of pristine grass by the city’s Dominican Square. “Every year, dog messes…
Toruń and Bydgoszcz Posted by Kasia on Apr 25, 2012
Delicious ginger cakes… Gothic architecture… the canals of Bydgoszcz… Kujawia-Pomerania has many attractive characteristics. Toruń is a great place to start your tour of Kujawia-Pomerania. Arguably one of Poland’s most beautiful cities on account of its atmospheric narrow alleyways and charming Old Town Square, it was founded by Teutonic knights in the 13th century. The…
US Medal of Freedom for Jan Karski Posted by Kasia on Apr 20, 2012
Jan Karski, the Polish WW II resistance fighter, is to be posthumously awarded with the US Medal of Freedom, America’s top civilian honour, by President Barack Obama. Award to Jan Karski – the man who tried to warn the West about the Holocuast being perpetrated by the German Nazis in occupied Poland – was announced…
Touring Poland on two wheels Posted by Kasia on Apr 17, 2012
Poland really is a country of diverse landscapes, with mile after mile of sandy beaches in the North, rugged mountains in the South, and large patches of unspoilt forest and lakeland. What better way to explore this diverse and fascinating country than on a bike? After all, as most bikers would agree, you get much…
Running Posted by Kasia on Apr 15, 2012
Do you enjoy a gentle jog around the local park every now and again? Or are you a seasoned marathon runner, constantly striving for a personal best? There are few sports that are as simple or as straightforward as running (bieganie, wyścig) – you can do it wherever you are, whenever you want, and there are…
Different doesn’t mean bad Posted by Kasia on Apr 14, 2012
What do you think about people from other cultures? Did you ever think someone was scary because they looked different, or ate strange foods? Well, they might think the same about you! One of the things we all need to do is celebrate diversity (doceniać różnorodność). We shouldn’t think badly of people from other cultures…