The first modern constitution in Europe and the world’s second oldest constitution.
By Aleksandra Majchrowska, KONTAKT, Poland. Poland is celebrating the 3 May Constitution Day! The Constitution of 3 May 1791 is considered one of the…
Bambers: The German Farmers Who Brought New Life to Poznań
By Aleksandra Majchrowska, KONTAKT, Poland. One of the most interesting local stories in Poznań is the story of Bambers. We have to go back…
Language within a language – Poznań Vernacular and Great Polish dialect.
By Aleksandra Majchrowska, KONTAKT, Poland. One of the extremely interesting features that distinguishes the Greater Poland region from the rest of the country is a…
A closer look at the Piast Trail.
By Karolina Wójcik, KONTAKT, Poland. The Piast Trail is a tourist route in the Greater Poland voivodship which is extremely important for the national…
Śmigus-dyngus – Easter Monday in Greater Poland
By Kasia Skrzypczak, KONTAKT, Poland. Easter Monday customs and celebrations in Greater Poland (Wielkopolska) are really unique, They origin from the Slavic folk culture and are still popular nowadays. Easter Monday…
Holy Week Folk Customs in Greater Poland
By Kasia Skrzypczak, KONTAKT, Poland. Traditional Holy Week customs and traditions in Greater Poland (Wielkopolska) origin from the Slavic folk culture and are still popular nowadays, even in big cities like Poznań. …
The mosaic of architectonical styles in Poznań
By Karolina Wójcik, KONTAKT, Poland. The architecture of the Greater Poland region is more diverse than one may think. A wide range of different…
Europeana strategy 2020-2025: Empowering digital change of cultural heritage institutions
By Kasia Skrzypczak, KONTAKT, Poland Europeana is the result of the inspiring idea, backed by a letter from six heads of state to the President of…
Traditional cuisine of Poznań and Greater Poland
By Karolina Wójcik, KONTAKT, Poland Nearly everybody knows the most famous Polish dish called Pierogi. But the Polish cuisine is much more vibrant than…