Poland Clothing:
The traditional Poland clothing was highly influenced by the rich Eastern decorated style in the Islamic culture. In these days the Poland clothing is no different from those worn in the eastern countries. The T-shirts, the printed sweatshirts and jeans are the huge craze among the youth in Poland. But in certain occasions and festivals the traditional Poland clothing is still worn. Some of
the traditional Poland clothing:
Delia – it was a dress meant for the male. It was generally made of wool or velvet. It had a fine finish with the fur. The Delia mostly was loose, and it had short sleeves which were not stitched. The buttons that decorated the Delia were made of metal. This dress was an imported item in Poland from the east. The word "Delia" is even taken from Turkish.
Kontusz – The Polish and Lithuanian noblemen used to put on this traditional Poland clothing in the 16th and 17th century. It was an outer piece of clothes which was mostly worn over an inner piece. The Kontusz was imported to Poland from Hungary. This dress generally was a long robe hanging down to the knees. In the summer months the sleeves were worn untied. The sleeves were thrown on the back. During the winter months, a fur lining was usually attached. Sometimes a Delia was worn over the Kontusz. A long wide belt called as "Pas Kontuszowy" was used to tie the Kontusz to the body.
Polish cuisine:
Polish cuisine is a mixture of Slavic and Germanic culinary traditions. It is rich in meat, especially chicken and pork, and winter vegetables, and spices. It is related to other Slavic cuisines in using cereals. The traditional cuisine generally is demanding and Poles allow themselves a generous amount of time to prepare and enjoy their festive meals, in some occasions (like Christmas Eve or Easter Breakfast), taking a number of days to prepare them.
Polish cuisine dishes:
Soups – Chłodnik, Flaki, Zur, Zurek, Grochówka, Krupnik.
Main course – Pyzy, Gulasz, Kotlet Schabowy, Golonka, Bigos, Sztuka Mięsa.
Dessert – Kutia, Makowiec, Krówki, Pączek, Sernik, Kisiel.
Polish Art:
Polish art has always reflected European trends while maintaining its unique character. The Kraków school of Historicist painting developed by Jan Matejko produced monumental portrayals of customs and significant events in Polish history. Stanisław Witkiewicz was an ardent supporter of Realism in Polish art. The Młoda Polska (Young Poland) movement witnessed the birth of modern Polish art, and participated in formal experimentation led by Jacek Malczewski, Stanisław Wyspiański, Józef Mehoffer, and a group of Polish Impressionists. Artists of the twentieth-century represented various schools and trends. The art of Tadeusz Makowski was influenced by Cubism; while Władysław Strzemiński and Henryk Stażewski worked within the Constructivist idiom. Since the inter-war years, Polish art and documentary photography has enjoyed worldwide recognition. In the sixties the Polish Poster School was formed, with Henryk Tomaszewski and Waldemar Świerzy at its head.
Famous contemporary artists - Roman Opałka, Leon Tarasewicz, Jerzy Nowosielski, Wojciech Siudmak, Mirosław Bałka and Katarzyna Kozyra in the younger generation.
The most celebrated Polish sculptors - Xawery Dunikowski, Katarzyna Kobro, Alina Szapocznikow and Magdalena Abakanowicz.
Sport in Poland:
Many sports are popular in Poland. Football (soccer) is the country's most popular sport, with a rich history of international competition. Track & field, basketball, boxing, fencing, handball, ice hockey, swimming, volleyball, and weightlifting are other popular sports. The first Polish Formula One driver, Robert Kubica, has brought awareness of Formula One Racing to Poland. Poland has made a distinctive mark in motorcycle speedway racing thanks to Tomasz Gollob, a highly successful Polish rider. The Polish mountains are an ideal place for hiking, skiing and mountain biking and attract millions of tourists every year from all over the world. Baltic beaches and resorts are popular locations for fishing, canoeing, kayaking and a broad-range of other water-themed sports.
Tuesday 10 February 2009
Information About Poland
Poland, officially the Republic of Poland, is a country in Central Europe. Poland is bordered by Germany to the west, the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north. The total area of Poland is 312,679 square kilometers making it the 69th largest country in the world and 9th in Europe. Poland has a population of over 38 million people, which makes it the 33rd most populous country in the world.
The establishment of a Polish state is often identified with the adoption of Christianity by its ruler Mieszko I in 966 (Baptism of Poland), when the state covered territory similar to that of present-day Poland. Poland became a kingdom in 1025, and in 1569 it became united with the Grand Duchy of Lithuania to form the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. The Commonwealth collapsed in 1795, and its territory was divided among Prussia, Russia, and Austria. Poland regained its independence in 1918 after World War I but lost it again in World War II, occupied by Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union. Poland lost over six million citizens in World War II, and was established several years later as a socialist republic within the Eastern Bloc under strong Soviet influence. In 1989, communist rule was overthrown and Poland became what is constitutionally known as the "Third Polish Republic". Poland is a unitary state made up of sixteen voivodeships. Poland is also a member of the European Union, NATO and OECD.
Geography - Poland’s territory extends across several geographical regions. It has the Baltic seacoast in the northwest, rivers, 21 mountains, over 10,000 lakes, A desert, forests, agriculture areas and national parks.
Climate - The climate is mostly temperate throughout the country. The climate is oceanic in the north and west and becomes gradually warmer as one moves south and east. Summers are generally warm, with average temperatures between 20 °C and 27 °C. Winters are cold, with average temperatures around 3 °C in the northwest and −8 °C in the northeast. Precipitation falls throughout the year, although, especially in the east; winter is drier than summer.
Poland (PL)
Population - 38,6 million inhabitants
Capital – Warsaw
Official language – Polish
How do you say "Hello" in Polish - witaj
Religions - Christianity, Islam, Judaism
The religion of the majority - Christianity (most Catholics)
Government - Parliamentary republic (president and prime minister)
Life expectancy – male 71.42 years, female 79.65 years
Internationally famous people - Pope John Paul II (Karol Wojtyla), Frederic Chopin (piano music composer), Maria Sklodowska-Curie (the first Polish Nobel laureate), Jan Karski (a diplomat), Marshall Josef Pilsudski (a major political leader), and more.
Capital – Warsaw
Official language – Polish
How do you say "Hello" in Polish - witaj
Religions - Christianity, Islam, Judaism
The religion of the majority - Christianity (most Catholics)
Government - Parliamentary republic (president and prime minister)
Life expectancy – male 71.42 years, female 79.65 years
Internationally famous people - Pope John Paul II (Karol Wojtyla), Frederic Chopin (piano music composer), Maria Sklodowska-Curie (the first Polish Nobel laureate), Jan Karski (a diplomat), Marshall Josef Pilsudski (a major political leader), and more.
Thursday 5 February 2009
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