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Polish Easter Traditions | Artykuł | Culture.pl
WEBSome argue that Easter is more important than Christmas... does the array of Polish Easter traditions and customs support that hypothesis?
The Polish Language: A Cheatsheet for Beginners - Culture.pl
WEBSep 23, 2019 · Learn Polish with Culture.pl! Below you’ll find (almost) all our best content about the Polish language in one handy place. It’s the perfect entry point to your new love affair with Poland’s fair tongue.
The Polish Roots of Popeye | Artykuł | Culture.pl
WEBFeb 7, 2019 · ‘Oh, I'm Popeye the Sailor Man!’ Most people know Popeye as a tough, spinach-eating sailor, a cartoon character created by American cartoonist E.C. Segar. But did you know who the real-life inspiration behind the strong sailor was? Culture.pl explores the sailor man’s Polish roots!
A Foreigner's Guide to Polish Folk Art | Artykuł | Culture.pl
WEBApr 2, 2015 · Poland is (fortunately) not only about attractive women wearing surprisingly short folk skirts. The good news is that you can buy many things decorated with traditional Polish ornamentation, from post cards and mugs to folk skirts, as traditional decorative arts are currently experiencing a revival.
Folk Art at Home: A DIY Guide to Polish Paper Cut-Outs
WEBAug 2, 2016 · Polish ‘wycinanki’ are the beautiful paper cut-outs that can be found in shops and museums all over the world. Our step-by-step guide to their construction will help you make these colourful creations at home.
The Lost Homeland & Lasting Identity of the Lemko People
WEBJun 25, 2015 · In the southeastern corner of Poland, in the Low Beskids, lies a land called Lemkivshchyna. Nowadays remote and sparsely populated, this territory is the ancestral home of one of Europe’s most distinct minorities – the Lemkos. Who are they, and why do they live in exile?
The Muslim Community in Poland Today | Artykuł | Culture.pl
WEBPoland is home to different ethnic and religious minorities, all of whom are an important part of its history and current social make-up. Here is a closer look at the status of the Muslim community of Poland today.
A Foreigner’s Guide to Polish Names | Artykuł | Culture.pl
WEBWhat is a typical Polish name? Like its borders, Poland’s naming trends have changed back and forth along the course of history. Poles are the modern day descendants of Western Slavic tribes; the original Polish names were Slavic names. These were dithematic names – names built with two lexemes like -sław, or -mir (compare: Sławomir). Legend has it that their bearer was meant to fulfil ...
Discover the World of Pisanki, or Polish Easter Eggs
WEBCulture.pl explores the immensely rich world of Polish Easter eggs – from their traditional decoration techniques to the popular motifs they present, as well as their symbolic meaning, linked to the overcoming of death by life.
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