Archive for 'Culture'
Na Świętego Mikołaja Posted by Kasia on Dec 6, 2011
Christmas traditions in Poland are full of magic and meaning. The customs, which have been passed down through the centuries, are deeply rooted in religion, family, nature, and a love of the land. Christmas Eve is the most anticipated and beautiful day of the year for a Polish family, as winter darkness is suddenly brightened…
Visas for UEFA EURO 2012 Posted by Kasia on Dec 5, 2011
We all know about UEFA EURO 2012. The 2012 UEFA European Football Championship, commonly referred to as Euro 2012, will be the 14th European Championship for national football teams sanctioned by UEFA. The final tournament will be hosted by Poland and Ukraine between 8 June and 1 July 2012. The Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign…
Playing lottery in Poland Posted by Kasia on Dec 2, 2011
Do you play Power Ball here in US? Have you ever done it in Poland? Here is some info about playing lottery in Poland. National lottery games in Poland are operated byTotalizator Sportowy who have been running Lotto PL games since the Polish Government granted it a license to begin operations back on January 25th 1956. The Lottery…
Joseph Mallord William Turner’s artwork in Kraków Posted by Kasia on Dec 2, 2011
Today something for those of you who are interested in Impressionism and Symbolism in the art’s world. The artworks by Joseph Mallord William Turner will be on display between October 15th , 2011 and January 8th , 2012 at the Main Building of the National Museum in Kraków. For the first time in Poland, the National…
Love is in the air ♥ Posted by Kasia on Nov 29, 2011
Love is always in the air! And we all express it different ways… Today I wanted to give you some examples how to express “love” in words in Polish! In Poland, terms of endearment are often animal related and calling someone teddy bear, kitten, froggie, baby tiger or mouse is quite normal. It’s also popular to use…
You are in trouble! Posted by Kasia on Nov 28, 2011
While traveling in Poland, you are subject to its laws, even if you are a U.S. citizen. Foreign laws and legal systems can be vastly different from our own. In some places you may be taken in for questioning if you don’t have your passport with you. It is illegal in Poland to take pictures…
1 million visitors to Wieliczka Salt Mine Posted by Kasia on Nov 26, 2011
One millionth visitor to the Wieliczka Salt Mine this year is expected this week. As in the previous year, the lucky buyer of one millionth ticket will be welcomed by fanfares and the legendary “Treasurer”. The lucky tourist will also receive a voucher for PLN 2,000 (about $600US) to spend on additional attractions in the…