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New Yam Festival, A Cultural heritage of Ndi Igbo.

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Background – As more and more people keep tending towards the scientific and computer age, here comes the importance to put into print some of the significant customs and traditions that keep us outstanding from all other cultures in the world. The author had been asked by some of the guests that attended the New Yam Festival in Poland about the significance of the New yam festival and the meaning thereafter. No explanation would be more sufficient than a well-detailed article like this; what is the significance of New yam Festival in Igboland or to the Igbos?   Why is Yam used instead? When should it be celebrated? Is it a fetish festival?   These and many more questions are what the article aims to achieve. To begin, it is significant to mention also that the author is not an authority in Igbo culture and greater sources have been derived from the father, a learned and proud custodian of the Igbo culture and traditions, Mr Malachy Ahaiwe. Thanks to him, we could have this article
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Fat Thursday; A unique day for eating Special Doughnuts in Poland.

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O n the 8 th of Feb, 2024, Poles all over the world will mark the traditional celebration of T ł usty Czwartek which is literally translated as “Fat Thursday”. It is usually celebrated on the last Thursday before Ash Wednesday. Thus, it makes sense to say that this tradition is not marked by Gregorian Calendar rather by the Liturgical Calendar.  As a keen lover of Polish cultures, some sources have been derived from oral traditions from older and experienced Poles who are friends with the author. Additionally, some sources are derived from opinion polls on social media. However, it is important to mention that there may be some limitations in areas/jurisdictions not covered in this article as the Author is a passionate writer on Polish cultures and may not have been a Specialist in Polish Cultures/traditions. As interesting as the name ‘Fat Thursday’ sounds, so are there a lot of laden values in this tradition. As a foreigner in Poland, what comes to your mi
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CAN I GO OUT ON POLISH INDEPENDENCE DAY AS A FOREIGNER?

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The   question of movement and non-movement on Polish independence day has been shrouded with lots of uncertainties depending on who the question is thrown to. Perceptions are not reality they say but to be forewarned is to be forearmed. As a foreigner living in Poland and in love with Polish Culture, this isn’t a kind of topic one would like to write about but the author is optimistic of a Better Poland where foreigners can easily celebrate with the locals (Poles) for their Independence.   National Independence Day (Narodowe Ś wi ę to Niepodleg ł o ś ci ) is a national day in Poland celebrated on 11 November to commemorate the anniversary of the restoration of Poland's sovereignty as the Second Polish Republic in 1918 from the German, Austro-Hungarian and Russian. [1] The signs of this celebration could be visible some days before 11 th November as flags are being hoisted in the major and minor streets and offices. On this day, Poles all over the world
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