August 26, 2020
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Celebrate Solidarity's 40th anniversary
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the inception of Solidarność. A trade union and a mass peaceful movement, Solidarity was instrumental in toppling the communist regime in Poland, inspiring democratic change throughout Central and Eastern Europe.

We invite you to watch the Institute of National Remembrance’s tribute to the ordinary people who served as the driving force behind this historic campaign for a democratic Poland.
Reminisce with our newest film series, Late Summer Nostalgia
The Embassy of Poland in Washington, D.C., in partnership with the Polish Film Festival Miami, invites you on a cinematic journey through Poland in Late Summer Nostalgia.

Starting August 27, we will present four films: Goodbye, Till Tomorrow (1960), Papusza (2013), Strawberry Wine (2007), and Double Trouble (2017).

We hope that you will join us on this journey through Poland as summer draws to an end.
Learn about the Warsaw Grand Theatre's storied past
Embark on a virtual tour of the Warsaw Grand Theatre in this series of animations (narrated in Polish by Jan Frycz with English subtitles). The capital’s premiere cultural institution has a history that spans almost 200 years and is one of the largest theatres in Europe!
Add more Polish literature to your reading list
Running low on reading material? Our #TranslatorTuesdays experts are here to help! Check out poet and professor Robin Davidson, who has received, among others, a Fulbright professorship at Jagiellonian University and a National Endowment for the Arts translation fellowship.

Visit our YouTube playlist to view all episodes in the series! 
Admire traces of Poland across the globe with Google Arts and Culture
“Polonica” are objects associated with Poland and found both at home and abroad. Google’s Arts and Culture online platform has an entire section dedicated to these Polish footprints, selected by POLONIKA - The National Institute of Polish Cultural Heritage Abroad. The selection includes renowned Polish-Jewish painter Jan Bogumił Rosen’s jaw-dropping murals found in churches around the world. Click here to explore!
Uncover Polish roots across America
On a similar note, check out this walking tour of Baltimore that takes you past the city's many Polish storefronts and businesses. And if you're ever in the city, be sure not to miss the National Katyń Memorial in Inner Harbor East. 
Push the boundaries of art with Polish and world avant-garde at the Museum of Art in Łódź
The Museum of Art in Łódź, established in 1930, is one of the oldest existing and active museums to collect avant-garde art. Peruse the museum’s vast collection here
Feast your eyes on the Neon Museum's extravaganza of lights
Craving some retro flair? Next time you’re in Warsaw, be sure to check out “the most Instagram-able place” in the city – the Neon Museum! Dedicated to the documentation and the preservation of Cold War-era neon signs, the museum houses wall upon wall of these fluorescent, colorful relics. In the meantime, there are plenty of photos to enjoy on the institution’s website – take a peek here
Roam the opulent halls of Poland's famous castles
Wander around Warsaw’s Royal Castle, reconstructed after being destroyed during World War II, in this 360-degree virtual tour! And be sure not to miss our new series on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram on the imposing castles that dot the Polish countryside and their surrounding legends (including Ogrodzieniec Castle, where part of Netflix’s The Witcher series was filmed!) - #OnceUponATimeInPoland!
Whip up a delectable Polish meal with Gosia
Looking for some inspiration in the kitchen? Break out the skillets and join Małgorzata “Gosia” Bondyra, who has been teaching Polish cooking classes online from her home in Baltimore to fans around the world! Click here for her video demonstrations and downloadable recipes featuring classic Polish dishes. Smacznego
Learn about history through Polish cinema
Many gems of Polish cinema are available for streaming on Netflix. In addition to contemporary hits such as “The Coldest Game,” a film about the Cuban Missile Crisis, you can also find classics such as the 1990 drama “Escape from the 'Liberty' Cinema.”

And don’t miss our conversation on “Stories From Behind the Iron Curtain,” an overview of our earlier cinematic retrospective that explored life in communist Poland.