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Events

JANUARY

The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity (January) The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity (WOŚP) is the only charity event in the whole world characterised by such impetus, scope and spectacularity. The enormous success of the campaign, especially among young people, can be attributed above all to the charisma of Jurek Owsiak. The Three Magi (Wise Men) Parade (January)  The colourful parade walks down the Old Town streets to the New Town Market Square to pay respect to the baby Jesus in ... »

FEBRUARY

The Highland Carnival in Bukowina (February) A several-day-long folk event takes place in February. It is started by a colourful procession of horse drawn vehicles, carol singers, dancing groups and people in all types of disguise. In early afternoon, a gigantic traffic jam is formed in Bukowina – the participants of the party stop cars. They wish everyone health and the best of luck and in return they expect to receive a small payment for crossing the village. If you have no change in ... »

MARCH

Underground relay race – running for the Guinness record (March) To celebrate the Day of the King Casimir in Bochnia, the Underground Relay Race is held in Bochnia at the beginning of March. It is located 212 meters under the ground level and it leads along galleries of the historic salt mine in Bochnia. It is the only race like this in the world! The Mystery of Christ's Passion (March-April) Every year in Kalwaria, the Mystery of Christ’s Passion is performed from Palm Sunday to ... »

APRIL

The Mystery of Christ's Passion (March-April) Palm Sunday, Kalwaria Zebrzydowska Every year in Kalwaria, the Mystery of Christ’s Passion is performed from Palm Sunday to Good Friday. Over 400 years ago, Mikołaj Zebrzydowski ordered construction of the Calvary (Kalwaria) in imitation of the Way of the Cross in Jerusalem. The following were built: a church, a monastery, chapels and among others: Pilate's Palace, the Tomb of Jesus Christ, the Garden of Gethsemane, Herod’s Palace and ... »

MAY

12th Schuman’s Parade 2011 Every year, at the beginning of May the Shuman’s Parade sets off at the Warsaw's Castle Square and Krakowskie Przedmieście and Nowy Świat Street change into a place of European integration and education. The Schuman Parade is a holiday held to celebrate “Europe’s birthday”. The International Festival of Orthodox Church Music (May) Each year in May the city of Hajnówka in Podlaskie Voivodeship gathers more than 1,000 singers from ... »

JUNE

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JULY

Jewish Culture Festival (June-July) The end of June and the beginning of July, CracowThe Cracow Jewish Culture Festival is one of the largest events of this kind in the world. In Cracow’s Kazimierz, the best preserved Jewish district in the Central and Eastern Europe, takes place a presentation of the Jewish culture and tradition. As a part of the Festival, at the end of June and the beginning of July, more than one hundred events take place, in which the most important element is the ... »

AUGUST

Picnic Country (July-August) In the middle of the summer, a small town by the Czos Lake fills up with country stars and tourists looking for cowboy adventure. Country music artists from around the world – USA, United Kingdom, Ireland, Czech Republic, Hungary – give concerts at the festival stage. Thousands fans unanimously claim that Picnic Country in Mrągowo is great fun in family atmosphere, with good music and numerous attractions.Beskid Culture Week (August) Beskid Culture Week ... »

SEPTEMBER

Tour de Pologne (August-September) Tour de Pologne is the biggest sport event in Poland. The cycling race held every year visits 400 cities and towns. Over two million fans support cyclists along the route of the cycling race. Tour de Pologne is on the prestigious list of over twenty the most important cycling events in the world, next to such famous races as Tour de France or Giro d’Italia. The race manager is Czesław Lang, an outstanding Polish cyclist, the winner of Tour de Pologne in ... »

OCTOBER

The Cross-Culture Warsaw Festival (September - October) 26 September – 6 October, Warsaw The Cross-Culture Warsaw Festival presents the most interesting phenomena within the field of world music and culture. It is one of the biggest events in Poland and Central and Eastern Europe. The International Festival of Comics and Games (October) October, Łódź Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the International Festival of Comics and Games is the biggest event of this kind in Central and ... »

NOVEMBER

Saint Martin’s Day in Poznań (November) 11 November, PoznańOnce a year, on 11. November, when Poland celebrates its Independence Day, Poznań citizens celebrate St. Martin’s Day also known as the name day of the city’s main street. ... »

DECEMBER

Nativity Scenes/ Christmas cribs (December) First Thursday of December, Cracow Christmas cribs/Nativity scenes – picturesque, colourful, joyful, inspired by legends and Cracow architecture. Since 1937, they have attracted to the Cracow Market Square near Adam Mickiewicz monument residents of the former Polish capital city and plenty of ... »

There are events you cannot miss. And places you really must visit. For many years special events, attractive festivals and important ceremonies have been going on there to provide you with fascinating experiences and knowledge, so necessary to understand the modern world.

Mark these dates in your calendar and do not miss the opportunity to live beautiful emotions, meet interesting people and have great fun.

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