Swarzędz – underrated destination in Poznan’s region
By Marcelina Obecna, KONTAKT, Poland. If you’re looking for a quiet place, far away from the hustle and bustle of the city, Swarzędz will…
The legends of Greater Poland – the founding of Rawicz
By Julia Soloviova, KONTAKT, Poland From the earliest times, legends have accompanied men. They were created to explain phenomena or events that could not…
The legend of the Chwaliszewo Cross
In 1736 the largest flood in the history of the city destroyed everything on its way. People had to flee, leaving behind all their…
The ‘Madonna a Mare’ celebration in Soverato
By Francesco Tirinato – JUMP (Italy) The procession of the Virgin Mary of Porto Salvo, commonly called ‘Madonna a mare’, takes place every year…
Let’s Teach Europe partners visit their hosts in A Coruña
Our partners from Poland, Italy and United Kingdom arrived this Monday (18th of July) to the city of A Coruña to continue working on…
Visit Gniezno and chase the rabbits!
By Aleksandra Andrzejczak, KONTAKT, Poland Gniezno – The First Capital City of Poland is where it all began. “Gniezno is a city where a thousand…
The two goats, St. Martin’s geese and Saint Peter’s Sword in legends of Pozna´n.
By Julia Jelonek, KONTAKT, Poland. Poznań is a city with a centuries-old tradition. For this reason, a large number of legends and tales related…
Summer Solstice a Druid Ceremony
The Summer Solstice (21st June) is the day that the sun climbs to its highest point in the sky. This was originally the day…
Jack-in-the-Green Festival
Jack has been an important character in May Day celebrations since medieval times; some claim he is even older than that, a relic from…
The Symbolism contained in Apotropaic Masks
By Francesco Tirinato – Jump Team The term apotropaic derives from the Greek “αποτρέπειν”, “apotrépein” ” meaning to ward off” and refers to symbols,…