Igniting a Little Polish in Everyone

Now in its seventh year, the Polish Festival @ Federation Square is more than just a passing fancy. It is a fixture on the Melbourne festival calendar. It is all about igniting a little bit of the Polish in every one who visits our festival. How is that done?

Have you ever experienced the delight of savouring Polish cuisine? It is an experience rarely forgotten. Whether it is pierogi¹ (boiled, baked or fried dumplings of unleavened dough traditionally stuffed with potato filling, cabbage, ground meat, cheese, or fruit) or pczki² (traditional Polish doughnut filled with jam) your taste buds will be left in a state of bliss.

But it is much more than just food, it is a spirit that is echoed in the folk dances filling the main stage with a blast of colour and boundless energy, infecting spectators. This infection starts with simple toe tapping, progressing to clapping combined with laughter and finally some even break out and join in.

Once filled with the spirit that is uniquely Polish, there are still lots of things to do from Polish craft demonstrations to the Art Exhibition "The Power of Colour" by a collection of artists with Polish links living and working in Melbourne. Young ones are not forgotten. They have a dedicated area - KIDSTOP – with a variety of craft activities designed for young children.

So come along and see what everyone's talking about.
You don't need an invitation as far as we are concerned you are part of our family.

www.polishfestival.com.au

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¹Pronounced - pierre-roh-gee²Pronounced - ponch-kee

About the Polish Festival @ Federation Square:

The Polish Festival @Federation Squareis a not for profit festival run under the auspices of the Polish Community Council of Victoria Inc.

Now in its seventh year, the Polish Festival @ Federation Square is a major ethnic event on Melbourne’s calendar. In 2009 32,000 people visited the festival to sample the array of Polish culture in the heart of Melbourne. For more information please visit - www.polishfestival.com.au