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13th January \u2013 2nd March, Various events & locations, Aberdeen<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Polish-Scottish Mini Festival, organised by the Polish Association Aberdeen and supported by Polish Cultural Institute in London, once again shows that a vibrant community can be built by embracing and combining diverse cultural environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Open to everyone from all over Scotland and beyond, the Polish-Scottish Mini Festival is each year drawing an increasingly larger audience for a unique series of cultural events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the organizers say \u201cIt’s a great opportunity to build bridges between different communities and to celebrate our diversity\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The highlights of the 2025 festival include: the exhibition „City of Living, City of Dead” at Aberdeen Central Library, „Polish-Scottish Ceilidh”, concerts of „Strachy Na Lachy” \u2013 our headliner, a folk concert of „Kapela PoPieronie”, a sea shanty concert „W\u0142asny Port and Harbour Voices”, a singing workshop from the Beskid Mountains led by Brygida Sordyl and a novelty \u2013 „Weekend of Polish Cinema with IFF Tofifest”, the weekend of Polish cinema in Aberdeen with a special guest, the film director Agnieszka Smoczy\u0144ska.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take a look at this year’s lineup and make sure to mark your calendars!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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13 January to 15 February 2025 \u2013 \u201cCity of Living, City of Dead\u201d exhibition @ Aberdeen Central Library & Exhibition Talk 27 January 2025 at 6 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

By combining archival photographs of people and places from the Warsaw Ghetto (from the collection of the Warsaw Ghetto Museum) with images of modern-day Warsaw through double exposure photography, Robert Wilczy\u0144ski brings to life and makes visible a dramatic period in the city’s history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join us for the\u00a0Exhibition Talk<\/strong>\u00a0on 27 January 2025 at 18:00 with Chava Nissimov, a social activist, writer, and Holocaust survivor. Known for her poetry and prose that reflect her personal experiences during and after the war, Nissimov is a renowned and award-winning writer. She has been socially active in sharing knowledge about the Holocaust and highlighting examples of Polish help to Jews during the German occupation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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18 January 2025 \u2013 Concert by\u00a0”W\u0142asny Port & Harbour Voices” @ The Blue Lamp at 7:30 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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The band, consisting of Rafa\u0142 Ordak (guitar, vocals), Piotr G\u0105siewski (guitar, vocals), Micha\u0142 Stropa (accordion, vocals), and Marcin Kijak (bass guitar, vocals), creates a distinctive musical experience, blending acoustic instruments with four powerful male voices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also featured is the Harbour Voices Choir, a community group led by musician Sarah Boyle, who gathers every Wednesday evening at the Fittie Community Hall to rehearse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Together,\u00a0W\u0142asny Port\u00a0and the Harbour Voices Choir will deliver a memorable night of music and collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Book your tickets HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1 February 2025 – „Polish-Scottish Ceilidh” @ the Pittodrie Stadium at 6 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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This is the second and most inclusive element of the festival, where we will celebrate the birthday of Scottish poet Robert Burns<\/strong> with both Polish and Scottish dances<\/strong>. Traditional Scottish dishes<\/strong>, such as haggis, neeps, and tatties, will be served alongside classic Polish dishes. The ceilidh band\u00a0Danse MaCabre<\/em>\u00a0will provide the music<\/strong> for the dancing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Book your tickets HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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7 February 2025 – „Strachy Na Lachy” @ Lemon Tree at 8:00 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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The band brings an exciting mix of rock, punk rock, folk, and alternative sounds, along with their unique take on sung poetry. The original lineup featured bassist Lo and guitarist Mariusz Nalepa, and in 2003, after signing with the independent label SP Records, they were joined by Kuzyn on drums and Zane on keyboards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Book your tickets HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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15 and 16 February 2025 – singing workshop entitled „Songs of the Beskid Highlanders”, led by Brygida Sordyl @ the University of Aberdeen\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brygida Sordyl is an ethnomusicologist, violist, and singer, dedicated to preserving and promoting the traditional music of the \u017bywiec Highlanders. As a lecturer in folk violin and traditional singing at the Faculty of Traditional Music, Brygida brings her deep knowledge and passion to this unique workshop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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21 February 2025 – Concert of the string quartet „Kapela PoPieronie” @ The Blue Lamp at 8 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Hailing from \u017bywiec,\u00a0Kapela PoPieronie\u00a0is made up of four talented and experienced musicians, bringing together traditional Highlander songs and original compositions influenced by Polish, Slovak, and Hungarian musical traditions. Their unique blend of classical, jazz, and improvised music is sure to captivate both classical music enthusiasts and fans of more experimental sounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Book your tickets HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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28 February to 2 March 2025 – International Film Festival „Tofifest”\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year\u2019s special guest is Agnieszka Smoczy\u0144ska, a visionary director known for her genre-blending work. She made her debut in 2015 with\u00a0\u201cThe Lure\u201d, a horror and music hybrid that won awards worldwide, including at the Sundance Film Festival. Her second feature,\u00a0\u201cFugue\u201d, premiered at Cannes in the prestigious Critics’ Week section. In 2022, Smoczy\u0144ska stepped into English-language cinema with\u00a0\u201cThe Silent Twins\u201d, starring Letitia Wright and Tamara Lawrance, which was showcased in the Un Certain Regard section of the Cannes Film Festival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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With a diverse lineup of events celebrating music, art, and culture, this year\u2019s festival offers something for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mark your calendars, join us, and experience the rich blend of creativity and heritage that makes this festival truly special.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information<\/strong> visit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Polish-Scottish Mini Festival\u00a0Facebook Page<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Polish Association Aberdeen\u00a0Facebook Page<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

as well as the Festival Website\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Known for her poetry and prose that reflect her personal experiences during and after the war, Nissimov is a renowned and award-winning writer. She has been socially active in sharing knowledge about the Holocaust and highlighting examples of Polish help to Jews during the German occupation.\n18 January 2025 \u2013 Concert by\u00a0''W\u0142asny Port & Harbour Voices'' @ The Blue Lamp at 7:30 p.m.\nThe band, consisting of Rafa\u0142 Ordak (guitar, vocals), Piotr G\u0105siewski (guitar, vocals), Micha\u0142 Stropa (accordion, vocals), and Marcin Kijak (bass guitar, vocals), creates a distinctive musical experience, blending acoustic instruments with four powerful male voices.\nAlso featured is the Harbour Voices Choir, a community group led by musician Sarah Boyle, who gathers every Wednesday evening at the Fittie Community Hall to rehearse.\nTogether,\u00a0W\u0142asny Port\u00a0and the Harbour Voices Choir will deliver a memorable night of music and collaboration.\nBook your tickets HERE\n1 February 2025 - \"Polish-Scottish Ceilidh\" @ the Pittodrie Stadium at 6 p.m.\nThis is the second and most inclusive element of the festival, where we will celebrate the birthday of Scottish poet Robert Burns with both Polish and Scottish dances. Traditional Scottish dishes, such as haggis, neeps, and tatties, will be served alongside classic Polish dishes. The ceilidh band\u00a0Danse MaCabre\u00a0will provide the music for the dancing.\nBook your tickets HERE\n7 February 2025 - \"Strachy Na Lachy\" @ Lemon Tree at 8:00 p.m.\nThe band brings an exciting mix of rock, punk rock, folk, and alternative sounds, along with their unique take on sung poetry. The original lineup featured bassist Lo and guitarist Mariusz Nalepa, and in 2003, after signing with the independent label SP Records, they were joined by Kuzyn on drums and Zane on keyboards.\nBook your tickets HERE\n15 and 16 February 2025 - singing workshop entitled \"Songs of the Beskid Highlanders\", led by Brygida Sordyl @ the University of Aberdeen\u00a0\nBrygida Sordyl is an ethnomusicologist, violist, and singer, dedicated to preserving and promoting the traditional music of the \u017bywiec Highlanders. As a lecturer in folk violin and traditional singing at the Faculty of Traditional Music, Brygida brings her deep knowledge and passion to this unique workshop.\n21 February 2025 - Concert of the string quartet \"Kapela PoPieronie\" @ The Blue Lamp at 8 p.m.\nHailing from \u017bywiec,\u00a0Kapela PoPieronie\u00a0is made up of four talented and experienced musicians, bringing together traditional Highlander songs and original compositions influenced by Polish, Slovak, and Hungarian musical traditions. Their unique blend of classical, jazz, and improvised music is sure to captivate both classical music enthusiasts and fans of more experimental sounds.\nBook your tickets HERE\n28 February to 2 March 2025 - International Film Festival \"Tofifest\"\u00a0\nThis year\u2019s special guest is Agnieszka Smoczy\u0144ska, a visionary director known for her genre-blending work. She made her debut in 2015 with\u00a0\u201cThe Lure\u201d, a horror and music hybrid that won awards worldwide, including at the Sundance Film Festival. Her second feature,\u00a0\u201cFugue\u201d, premiered at Cannes in the prestigious Critics' Week section. 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