Polishfest 2022

Subtitle: 
Unity In Diversity: We Are One But Many Different In The Same
Activity Type: 
Festival
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Date: 
Sunday, November 13, 2022 - 12:00 to 17:00
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Location: 
Cathedral of Learning Commons

The Polishfest Festival is designed to give the festival guests, families, and students an opportunity to experience the living cultures of the Polish, Lithuanian and Carpatho-Rusyn Peoples that throughout history were joined, separated and independently are connected. A living legacy presented to teach, to experience, to taste, to try and to have fun. This family-oriented event is FREE to everyone and will include many activities such as Polish name writing; Lithuanian angel papercutting demonstration; pierogi / pirohy cooking demonstrations and samples; and Carpatho-Rusyn spinning and lace making; and a pierogi toss. Every display, demonstration, and activity will offer an explanation of the cultural history of the tradition. Entertainment will include Polish folk songs with a violinist; a Lithuanian choir with Bocjai folk songs; Polish Karazula folk songs and folk dancing by the “Lajkoniki” Ensemble; Polka dancing; and contemporary Polish music.

UCIS Unit: 
Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies
Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs
Other Pitt Sponsors: 
UCIS
Global Hub
Polish Nationality Room Committee; Lithuanian Nationality Room Committee; Romanian Nationality Room Committee
Graduate Organisation for the Study of Europe and Central Asia
Non-University Sponsors: 
Polish Falcons of America
Carpatho-Rusyn Cultural Center & Community
Is Event Already in University Calendar?: 
Yes
University Calendar ID: 
41315292424187