The sanctity of the cemetery and the symbolism of the cross
On All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day, remembering the dead and praying for their souls, we crowds visit cemeteries. These places in Polish tradition and culture have a multi-faceted symbolism. In the first place, they signify religious content - for they are sacred spaces. Historically, the sacredness of a cemetery was directly related to the burial place of a saint, around which the rest of the faithful were buried.
Kurpie culture in Serock
W sobotę 26 października 2024 r. Narodowy Instytut Kultury i Dziedzictwa Wsi we współpracy z Centrum Kultury i Czytelnictwa w Serocku zaprosił na „Spotkanie z kulturą ludową Kurpi Puszczy Białej i Zielonej”. Było to drugie takie wydarzenie zorganizowane przez Biuro Regionalne NIKiDW w Pułtusku.
Agrarian structure of the Polish countryside in the twentieth century. History of State Farms
In the interwar period, Poland was a country where agriculture played a major role in economic life, while the rural population was the most numerous social group.
Having fun with tradition! The 5th edition of the Our Musical Source competition!
What could make our time in the long autumn evenings more pleasant than music, especially music made with the family? Singing and playing songs together, whether your own or those of your favorite artist, is a great way to pass the time and develop your children's talents and artistic expression.
Fishing - my path to a great career
This is the first publication of its kind on the market. It was created for young people looking for their professional path and interesting challenges. The authors address it both to elementary school students facing the choice of high school, as well as to high school graduates deciding on a course of study.
"Folk culture in Poland - present and future, problems and experiences".
Fundacja Etno oraz Stowarzyszenie Twórców Ludowych organizują seminarium pt. „Kultura ludowa w Polsce – teraźniejszość i przyszłość, problemy i doświadczenia”, które odbędzie się 24 i 25 października 2024 r. w Restauracji „Siwy Dym” w Celejowie koło Kazimierza Dolnego.
Traditions of the Krajina region - workshops for KGWs.
On Saturday, October 19, 2024, a workshop on Krajna ornamentation and traditional songs from the Krajna Region was held at the Village House of Culture in Dąbrówka (Sępólno district, Kamień Krajeński municipality). They were attended by representatives of eight local housewives' circles from the villages of Wąwelno, Orzełek, Radzim, Sośno, Piaseczno, Obkas, Mrocza and Dąbrówka.
We invite you to the exhibition "Woman in Wielkopolska traditional culture "
We are pleased to present you with a unique exhibition, dedicated to the theme "Woman in Wielkopolska traditional culture ". This fascinating exhibition presents a collection of 35 women's traditional costumes from various sub-regions of Wielkopolska.
Jozef Pilsudski "January 22, 1863"
Biblioteka Narodowego Instytutu Kultury i Dziedzictwa Wsi Oddział w Puławach posiada cenny księgozbiór, który liczy około 360 tysięcy jednostek bibliotecznych, w tym 207 tysięcy wydawnictw zwartych, około 139 tysięcy wydawnictw ciągłych i 12 tysięcy zbiorów specjalnych.
II edition of the program "Lessons with a folk artist" - announcement of results
We are pleased to announce that we have completed the evaluation of applications submitted to the second edition of the new NIKiDW program, "Lessons with a Folk Artist." The program is aimed at institutions of the general school system and folk artists willing to share their knowledge and skills with the younger generation.
