Over 1,000 events to mark centennial of Polish independence
PR dla Zagranicy
Paweł Kononczuk
17.10.2018 17:59
Some 1,200 events will take place across the world to mark the centennial of Poland regaining its independence, according to a report.
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Deputy Foreign Minister Szymon Szynkowski vel Sęk said the aim was to promote a positive image of Poland, highlighting its history and culture.
Public broadcaster Polish Radio’s IAR news agency cited him as saying that the events included a cruise around the world by Polish tall ship Dar Młodzieży.
A host of concerts and exhibitions are planned, while buildings on many sites around the world are to be lit up in Poland’s red-and-white national colours.
Poland regained independence on November 11, 1918, the day World War I ended, after 123 years of partition by Russia, Austria and Prussia.
A concert in Warsaw for 50,000 people will be one of the highlights of November events marking the centennial.
(pk)
Source: IAR
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