Easter in Poland
Traditionally the most important Christian festival, Easter is celebrated throughout the world with immense zeal and enthusiasm. The holiday not only observes Jesus Christ’s resurrection from the dead, but also marks the beginning of the spring season. One of the most celebrated holidays in Poland, Easter talks of food, decorations, church going and other rituals as part of Polish Easter traditions. The celebrations are not restricted to Easter Sunday, as they are carried forward for more than a week. Right from Palm Sunday to Wet Monday, religious rites and practices are prominent in Poland.
Poland is known all over the world for its faith in Orthodox Christianity. Hence, the country celebrates Easter in a very conventional style, mainly adhering to the traditional ways. Almost the entire populace of the country believes in Orthodox Christianity, which is the reason for religious practices proceeding in the same fashion in all parts of the country. In Poland, Easter celebrations start off with Holy Saturday with the preparation the ‘Blessing Basket’. Colorful eggs, bread, cake, salt, paper and white colored sausages are laid nicely in this basket.
The basket is then taken to the church, to receive the blessings from the priest. Polish people believe that the forty days of fast, observed during the Lent period, are not over until the basket is blessed. On Palm Sunday, Polish people take palm branches and twigs, which symbolize Christ’s entry into Jerusalem, to the church. These twigs and branches are, then, blessed and used for curing sick domestic animals and blessing pregnant women.
Later, the palm branch is replaced by a raspberry or willow branch, which is decorated with ribbons, flowers and leaves. A popular belief in Poland is that by consuming a willow catkin from a blessed branch, a person would be blessed with good health and luck. The ritual of ‘Watering’ remains the heart of the customary Easter practice in Poland. In it, every Polish citizen splashes water on one another. It is believed to bring along good health.
On Easter, the entire family gathers at the breakfast table, decorated with green leaves, with a sugar lamb placed at the center. After wishing each other happiness and good luck, the family members relish the Easter feast blessed by the priest. Some of the popular dishes are ‘Beet and Horseradish Relish Cwikla’, ‘Gypsy Mazure Mazurek Cyganski’, ‘Raisin Mazurek Mazurek Rodzynkami’ and ‘Mazurek Royale Mazurek Krolewski’. The day after Easter is observed as the ‘Switching Day’ in Poland, wherein boys swat their girlfriends with a small willow branch. On Easter Tuesday, the girls strike the boys back. These special rituals performed make the festival very unique in Poland.
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Warsaw Uprising Museum
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Warsaw Uprising Museum
Wen you are in Poland try to visit Warsaw. During the visit you will problably wanted to see the new museum. You will find it very to be very interesting; at the same time very sad…If you like European history, you should definitely put it on your list of places to see if you ever are in Warsaw.
The Warsaw Uprising Museum (Muzeum Powstania Warszawskiego, officially translated into English as the Warsaw Rising Museum), located in the district of Wola in Warsaw, Poland, is a museum dedicated to the Warsaw Uprising of 1944.
The institution of the Museum was established in 1983, but no construction work took place for many years, and the museum finally opened on July 31, 2004, marking the 60th anniversary of the Uprising.
The Museum sponsors research into the history of the Uprising, and the history and possessions of the Polish Underground State. It collects and maintains hundreds of artifacts, ranging from weapons used by the insurgents to love letters, in order to present a full picture of the people involved. The Museum’s stated goals include the creation of an archive of historical information on the Uprising and the recording of the stories and memories of the still living Uprising participants.
The Museum is a tribute of Warsaw’s residents to those who fought and died for independent Poland and its free capital. The exhibition depicts fighting and everyday life during the Rising, keeping occupation terror in the background. Complexity of the international situation at the time of the Rising is portrayed, including the post-war years of the Communist regime and the fate of Insurgents in the People’s Republic of Poland (PRL). With the total area of more than 3000 m2, 800 exhibition items, approximately 1500 photographs, films and sound recordings, history of the days preceding the Rising is told. Visitors are guided through the subsequent stages of the Rising until the time when the Insurgents left Warsaw.
You walk through and everything seems so real that you shiver…One of the highlights is a wall, separate from the main building, known as the heart of the museum and including sounds of battle and heart beats emanating from it.
The museum is dedicated to all facets of the Warsaw Uprising. Exhibits are full of photographs, written accounts and other testimonies of how life was during 1944. Some sections include:
Museum is opened every day, but Tuesday. Tickets are between 3-7 Zl (about $1-2). On Sundays admission is free.
If you are in Warsaw – this could be a very interesting place to see in abou 4 hours.
Warsaw Uprising Museum
Wen you are in Poland try to visit Warsaw. During the visit you will problably wanted to see the new museum. You will find it very to be very interesting; at the same time very sad…If you like European history, you should definitely put it on your list of places to see if you ever are in Warsaw.
The Warsaw Uprising Museum (Muzeum Powstania Warszawskiego, officially translated into English as the Warsaw Rising Museum), located in the district of Wola in Warsaw, Poland, is a museum dedicated to the Warsaw Uprising of 1944.
The institution of the Museum was established in 1983, but no construction work took place for many years, and the museum finally opened on July 31, 2004, marking the 60th anniversary of the Uprising.
The Museum sponsors research into the history of the Uprising, and the history and possessions of the Polish Underground State. It collects and maintains hundreds of artifacts, ranging from weapons used by the insurgents to love letters, in order to present a full picture of the people involved. The Museum’s stated goals include the creation of an archive of historical information on the Uprising and the recording of the stories and memories of the still living Uprising participants.
The Museum is a tribute of Warsaw’s residents to those who fought and died for independent Poland and its free capital. The exhibition depicts fighting and everyday life during the Rising, keeping occupation terror in the background. Complexity of the international situation at the time of the Rising is portrayed, including the post-war years of the Communist regime and the fate of Insurgents in the People’s Republic of Poland (PRL). With the total area of more than 3000 m2, 800 exhibition items, approximately 1500 photographs, films and sound recordings, history of the days preceding the Rising is told. Visitors are guided through the subsequent stages of the Rising until the time when the Insurgents left Warsaw.
You walk through and everything seems so real that you shiver…One of the highlights is a wall, separate from the main building, known as the heart of the museum and including sounds of battle and heart beats emanating from it.
The museum is dedicated to all facets of the Warsaw Uprising. Exhibits are full of photographs, written accounts and other testimonies of how life was during 1944. Some sections include:
Museum is opened every day, but Tuesday. Tickets are between 3-7 Zl (about $1-2). On Sundays admission is free.
If you are in Warsaw – this could be a very interesting place to see in abou 4 hours.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Polish Pride - Keep It Alive!
It's easy to do - just a few short hours a week can help you to become the Polish person you always wanted to be... even if you are not Polish! Are you thinking of travelling to one of the world's most beautiful countries? Do you love the rich taste of Polish food? Do you find the dynamic colour and energy in Polish history and culture to be so exciting for you? Well... all of this can be at your fingertips online or with the help of one of our tutors. It will be made easy to understand and fun to learn at the same time! You will be doing a polka in no time - to celebrate your success! When you travel to Poland - you will be treated like family - as you share all you have learned and enjoy the beauty of knowledge you earned through your passionate study and seeking out an adventure in learning with many rewards!
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Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Monday, August 2, 2010
Tips How To Learn Polish
People have many reasons to learn Polish. One of them is to trace and discover family roots or teach your children the language of their mother or father, if there is a Polish parent in the family. There are very interesting websites providing plenty of information about Poland.
Try: http://newsweek.pl, http://poland.pl, http://bbc.co.uk and others.
The best way to increase your fluency is to spend time studying the language in Poland. Many Polish universities i.e. in Krakow, Lodz, Wroclaw, Warszawa, Lublin, Poznan organize language courses for foreigners. There is also Polish Private School in Sopot where you can combine the language classes with your exclusive summer holidays.
When studying Polish, you will certainly come across the names of famous Polish poets and writers. Many of their works have been published in English and are accessible at the Public Libraries. These are the names of some of the polish authors: Adam Mickiewicz, Juliusz Slowacki, Henryk Sienkiewcz, Maria Dabrowska, Czeslaw Milosz, Wladyslaw Reymont, Zbigniew Herbert.
Polish TV Polonia www.tvpolonia.com has an English and Polish version of excellent programs.
Another way to learn Polish is to find a faithful Polish friend and encourage the dialog in Polish. And always remember, practice makes perfect.
Try: http://newsweek.pl, http://poland.pl, http://bbc.co.uk and others.
The best way to increase your fluency is to spend time studying the language in Poland. Many Polish universities i.e. in Krakow, Lodz, Wroclaw, Warszawa, Lublin, Poznan organize language courses for foreigners. There is also Polish Private School in Sopot where you can combine the language classes with your exclusive summer holidays.
When studying Polish, you will certainly come across the names of famous Polish poets and writers. Many of their works have been published in English and are accessible at the Public Libraries. These are the names of some of the polish authors: Adam Mickiewicz, Juliusz Slowacki, Henryk Sienkiewcz, Maria Dabrowska, Czeslaw Milosz, Wladyslaw Reymont, Zbigniew Herbert.
Polish TV Polonia www.tvpolonia.com has an English and Polish version of excellent programs.
Another way to learn Polish is to find a faithful Polish friend and encourage the dialog in Polish. And always remember, practice makes perfect.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Learning a foreign language is always exciting
Learning a foreign language is always exciting, but when you are trying on your own, it can also be frustrating. It will be convenient for you to have fellow students or tutors to support you when you make up your mind and follow through. I hope that all classes with Almatoutor will make the task of learning Polish a lot less daunting and much more enjoyable for you.
To help you with Polish learning adventure, we use a wide range of aps, technology, webs, audio-visuals etc. However, to stick to the live conversation and encounter a native Polish speaker in 3D, gives you the best timely result. Here, we do not forget the old fashion books and dictionaries. After all, once you learn the language, you learn the culture, traditions, history, geography and many useful tips to enjoy a visit in Poland.
To help you with Polish learning adventure, we use a wide range of aps, technology, webs, audio-visuals etc. However, to stick to the live conversation and encounter a native Polish speaker in 3D, gives you the best timely result. Here, we do not forget the old fashion books and dictionaries. After all, once you learn the language, you learn the culture, traditions, history, geography and many useful tips to enjoy a visit in Poland.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Learning a Second Language is critical for your brain
I am very surprised how many people wish they had learned another language and find it difficult to start later in life. However, some of my adult students are being very brave and they work hard to study their weekly assignments and complete lessons to learn Polish.
Some of them were able to gain functional, linguistic skills in eight months. They were able to use the acquired skills that made them very proud learners.
Some of them were able to gain functional, linguistic skills in eight months. They were able to use the acquired skills that made them very proud learners.
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