Events for 2008
Krakow Nativity Cribs
Krakow
Dec 2008 -
Feb 2009
The Museum of History celebrates Christmas with a "szopka" or nativity scene competition, a tradition in the city since 1943. If you miss the holiday season, don't worry! The nativity scenes are on display until February.
Shrovetide
Various Cities
24 Feb 2009
This festival, held throughout Poland is traditionally a time of big time food and fun. A typical Polish Shrovetide meal could consist of raw herring covered in some kind of oil. Similar to "Fat Tuesday," it is celebrated with the same amount of energy in Poland as it is anywhere else in the world.
Ludwig van Beethoven Easter Festival
Warsaw
29 Mar - 10 Apr, 2009
Music enthusiasts pay homage to Beethoven and to the classical music genre during this vent. The festival features numerous concerts, conferences and exhibitions at various venues through out Warsaw.