Polish Festival

@ Federation Square
Bringing a Taste of Poland to Melbourne
Sunday 18 November 2012

Polish Festival @ Federation Square Sunday, 18 November 2012 10:00am 5:00pm In an article dated 19 November 1882, the New York Times declared Poles are extraordinarily hospitable, they entertain without a grudge. The Poles are fond of gayety, of amusement, of society; they love pleasure in all its bright and charming forms. 130 years on its safe to say nothings changed, and the Polish Festival @ Federation Square is a shining testament to everything the prominent newspaper claimed, showcasing Polish culture and hospitality in a way sure to delight everyone in attendance and leave them wanting more. Now in its eighth year, the festival has grown to become one of Melbournes biggest and bestloved cultural events, and its easy to see why. Whether youre a lady with an eye for fashion and jewellery, or just a bloke who loves a snag and a beer, the festival makes welcome everyone interested in trying something different and seeing something new. While our multicultural city is renowned for its variety of crafts and cuisines from around the world, Polish culture still remains somewhat exotic and unfamiliar but discovering it, as scores of Melburnians do every year on the third Sunday of November, is immensely rewarding. This year will see a return of the festivals tried and tested formula plenty of delicious food, cold beverages, dancing and musical performances, a childrens area and unique, high-quality merchandise along with a range of new and exciting things in store, which youll just have to come along to experience! Last year saw a record 60,000 people enjoy a bit of Polish festive spirit in the sun if you havent yet, dont miss it this year at Federation Square on Sunday, 18 November 2012.
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Polish Festival @ Federation Square Partners:

The Blum Foundation

Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Sydney

Organising Committee of the Polish Festival @ Federation Square

A committee established by the Polish Community Council of Victoria Inc ABN: 53 793 599 879 GPO Box 1123 MELBOURNE VIC 3001 Telephone 03 9629 8277 Fax 03 9629 8377 Email executive@pccv.org.au

www.polishfestival.com.au

About the Polish Festival @ Federation Square: The Polish Festival @ Federation Square is a not-for-profit festival run under the auspices of the Polish Community Council of Victoria Inc. Now in its ninth year, the Polish Festival @ Federation Square is a major ethnic event on Melbournes calendar. In 2011, 60,000 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 About the Polish Community Council of Victoria Inc: The Polish Community Council of Victoria Inc. was established in 1962 as the state's peak Polish organization or federation of Victoria's Polish associations, organizations and individual grouping of Polish migrants. The Council represents the concerns, needs, aspirations, achievements and interest of the Polish community of Victoria. Its constituency through Victoria comprises over 40 Polish regional and special interest associations. The role and functions of the Council could be summarised in terms of three key activities: Coordination and advocacy Information dissemination and exchange; Community welfare, relations and development.

For more information please visit www.pccv.org.au For more Polish Festival @ Federation Square information or to arrange an interview, please contact Mateusz Buczko. M: 0434 191 112 E: mateusz_buczko@hotmail.com

Polish Festival @ Federation Square Partners:

The Blum Foundation

Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Sydney

Organising Committee of the Polish Festival @ Federation Square

A committee established by the Polish Community Council of Victoria Inc ABN: 53 793 599 879 GPO Box 1123 MELBOURNE VIC 3001 Telephone 03 9629 8277 Fax 03 9629 8377 Email executive@pccv.org.au

www.polishfestival.com.au