Cracow – the city of encounters
Cracow is probably the most recognizable Polish city, next to Warsaw. Quiet rivalry between them has lasted since 1592, when the capital was moved from the first to the latter. Located between Vienna and Warsaw, but also between Lviv and…
Opening Polish collection in OBA: Paneldiscussion, poetry and music
On 19 May 16.00 we will be launching a new collection of Polish books at the OBA Oosterdok – Amsterdam Public Library Culture Creates Connections The main goal of the Polish Culture NL Foundation is to increase the awareness about…
World-class young Polish architects
[cmsmasters_row][cmsmasters_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsmasters_text] World-class young Polish architects The creativity of Polish architects is being more and more internationally recognised. An example of such a distinction is the Polish Pavilion at Expo 2020 in Dubai, which in March 2022 received the Best…
Ten outstanding Polish women who changed the world- For better!
March 8 was once not very popular in Poland. For many, it was a celebration created and imposed by the communist authorities. Today, however, International Women’s Day has a completely different, more sincere face, corresponding much better with the contemporary…
Polish directors
We are only a few weeks away from the 94th Academy Awards ceremony, which will take place on March 27th – a great moment to present a list of 10 most outstanding Polish film directors, to talk about the rich…
Helena Bohle – Szacka. Diffusion
The world of fashion is most often associated with Paris. Few people know that Łódź, a city in central Poland, closely related with the textile industry since its beginnings, significantly contributed to the development of 20th century fashion. Hard to…
Looking back at Language Diversity: What’s your language?
The European Day of Languages has become an inspiration for the Polish Culture NL Foundation, www.polishculture.nl to organize a symposium devoted to multilingualism in upbringing and education. An important part of the activities of the Foundation is the promotion of…
Mushrooms in Polish tradition
Mushroom picking, for which this year’s season is coming to an end, has a very long tradition in Poland, that has turned into a real national hobby, if not an obsession. Mushrooms can be picked everywhere, except in nature reserves,…
Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin or Frédéric François Chopin?
Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin or Frédéric François Chopin? A concert with the story of Chopin, his backgrounds and his Polish and French roots. Bozena Kopczynska – story teller Clara Biermasz – piano 16 Oktober 2021, 16.00 | OBA Oosterdok, Amsterdam The…