Polish culture
Food, Music and Culture at 2018 Dożynki Festival
The 38th Dożynki Polish Harvest Festival began in New Britain on August 25, 2018. The annual traditional celebration begins with Mass, followed by ceremonies and cultural performances. The Festival is a weekend-long event. The second day of the 2018 Festival begins at 12:00pm on Sunday, August 26th. The Festival features music, a bouncy house for children, vendors […]
Polish American Foundation Offers Polish Language School for Adults
The Polish American Foundation is offering classes for adults in the Polish language. “Is your New Year’s resolution to learn Polish?,” says the Foundation. “If it is, join us in January 2018.” The Foundation’s “Polish Language School for Adults” will have four upcoming courses. “First Year Polish, part 1,” will be a four week course, held […]
2018 New Britain Little Poland Festival to Be April 29
The Polonia Business Association‘s 2018 Little Poland Festival will be held on April 29, 2018. New Britain’s Little Poland Festival is a huge celebration of Polish culture, music and cuisine held annually each spring since 2011. As many as 20,000 people from across Connecticut and beyond have joined New Britain residents in the community celebration […]
Scenes from the 37th Annual Dożynki Festival
The 37th annual Dożynki Festival began on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at Falcon Field in New Britain. Food, music, dancing and community celebration at the Festival continue through Sunday, the 27th. Dożynki is the traditional Polish harvest celebration, giving thanks for a bountiful harvest. The festival began with the celebration of Mass on Saturday morning, followed […]
Polish Heritage Night at the Bees
Tonight, August 5th, is Polish Heritage Night at New Britain Stadium. The New Britain Bees baseball team encourage fans to, “Celebrate the rich Polish heritage of New Britain at a Bees game. Polish foods will be available at the concession stands! The first 1,500 fans through the gates will take home a special giveaway presented […]