National Independence Day in Poland is a significant day in the Polish calendar every year. It is a chance for nationwide remembrance and celebration. Families and friends come together to mark the occasion with food, music and traditional ceremonies. The day is an opportunity for the people of Poland to gather, commemorate the
anniversary of the restoration of Poland’s sovereignty and remember our shared history.
Midlands Polish Community CLG marked the occasion with a Family Picnic on Sunday, 6 November, at the Drum Community Centre, Athlone. Together with our guests, we celebrated this very special day for our community.
The programme included: an Independence Run for children (during which each participant received a commemorative medal), dance workshops for children, face painting, a traditional ribbons workshop and many other attractions for the whole family.
There was also a raffle with great prizes, vintage cars, a re-enactment group and delicious Polish food.
We are delighted that: Order of Malta Ireland - Ambulance Corps - Athlone, Athlone Fire Brigade, Roscommon Civil Defence and Custume Barracks Athlone - Army Armored Unit joined us on the day. We are very grateful for their continuous support.
Many thanks to our esteemed main Sponsors: the Polish Embassy in Dublin, Electro Direct of Athlone, Camlin Constructors LTD, SEDU Ireland.
Thanks also to our Donors who donated prizes for the raffle:
Ev Academy Beauty & Trichology, EXIT Athlone - Escape Rooms, Janosik Polish Grocery Athlone, Monksland Pharmacy Athlone, Cunningham Pharmacy, Cyber Sun Tanning & Beauty, Inksane Tattoo and Body Piercing Athlone, Suits District, Emilia Hair Salon Roscommon.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to all the wonderful Volunteers, we couldn't have done it without you!
To conclude, we would like to thank our very special guests: Anna Bystroń - Jajkiewicz and Anna Misiewicz, who honoured us with their presence.
Picnic Report: Click Here
Photos: HERE