“Wake Up Poland” Posted by Kasia on Oct 6, 2012
Thousands of people marched through the streets of Warsaw this week to protest against the government in one of the biggest demonstrations since the fall of communism. Organized by main opposition party Law and Justice (PiS), the Solidarity trade union and a host of other groups, protestors flocked to the event – dubbed ‘Wake Up Poland’…
Political Polish jokes Posted by Kasia on Oct 4, 2012
Every country has its own sense of humor (poczucie humoru). Everyone knows how unique English humor is, for example. During forty years of Communism, Poles developed their own jokes, which were mainly related to the political situation. Thanks to these jokes Poles were able to release their tension, stress and a feeling of frustration with…
Traffic regulations and rules in Poland Posted by Kasia on Oct 3, 2012
Here are some most important rules and information about traffic regulations in Poland. I know that some of you will say that it really doesn’t happen in Poland. Unfortunately people brake these rules, especially the speed limit. So please do not take it personally. Again, these are just rules and Poles, just like other nations…
WEATHER IN POLAND Posted by Kasia on Oct 2, 2012
Poland lies in a moderate zone with mixed continental and oceanic climate influences. The warmest areas of the country are the Silesian Lowland and Sandomierska Upland, while the “coldest pole” of Poland is the town of Suwałki on the north-eastern edge of the country. The average annually temperature is about 6-8 degrees Celsius while the…
Abortion in Poland? Posted by Kasia on Oct 1, 2012
The battle lines over the contentious issue of abortion were drawn up again after two parties tabled contrasting bills hoping to change the Poland’s abortion law. The Law and Justice (PiS) splinter party United Poland (SP) has proposed a tightening of the already restrictive abortion law (ustawa o aborcji) while the socially liberal Palikot Movement…
Murzynek Bambo – Julian Tuwim Posted by Kasia on Sep 30, 2012
Bambo is the main character of a childrens poem where a 10 year old african is presented as studious, but when he comes home he is mischievous. When his mom ask him to drink his milk, he climbs a tree, and when his mom asks him to take a bath, he is afraid he will…
“LEŃ” BY JAN BRZECHWA Posted by Kasia on Sep 29, 2012
Here is another poem for kids. It is really popular in Poland and all the kids know it! LEŃ BY JAN BRZECHWA Na tapczanie siedzi leń, Nic nie robi cały dzień. « O, wypraszam to sobie! Jak to? Ja nic nie robię? A kto siedzi na tapczanie? A kto zjadł pierwsze śniadanie? A kto…