Diary of Nigerian living in Poland

  All Saint’s Day in Poland; A great Cultural heritage for families to re-unite and pray for their deceased loved Ones. Are you new in Poland and may be wondering why there are changes in the line of public transports? Do you commute by car, and you may have noticed some unusual traffic jam lately especially in the capital city of Poland, Warsaw? Do you live close to any of the cemeteries in Poland and you may have noticed a recent crowd of people trooping in and around the cemeteries? Worry no more as this is connected to the enriching historical culture of the Poles. While the rest of the world are busy with the Halloween costumes and celebrations, the Poles are deeply pre-occupied with the preparation and cleaning of the graveyards of their loved ones. November 1 st is a special day in Poland and in general the month of November is a memorable month in Poland as it highlights some significant celebrations in the history of Poland. (...

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...

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 you...

Hurray, it was teacher’s day in Poland on Friday and I had just dropped off from call with my both parents who I admire their traditional and affectionate style of teaching. During the call I had praised them for their doggedness and discipline in which they tried so hard to instil in their students. Being a passionate teacher as well with Contemporary cum traditional experience in teaching right from Nigeria and here in Poland, we had engaged and shared experiences in the teaching department and education in toto. Among the many topics discussed, I had recalled to my Dad and Mum with great reminiscence how they would usually mark the papers of the “Supposed Best Student” [1] first and use it as a marking scheme or yardstick for the rest of the students. This in no way denies the fact that the supposed best student might be the best student indeed. Of course, there were marking schemes provided by the educational board and this was less used in most cases and depending on the course...