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WARSAW in May 2010

Warsaw in May , Warsaw of Chopin 2010
This year’s spring in early May, presented the autumn coat. Cool, moist air creating gray clouds filled with rain did not place in Warsaw this May with warm sprinkle rain , but with cold, disagreeable downpours . Weather systems formed these critical weather situations over Poland, where the clash of high-pressure and low pressure , determine the weather trends in Poland and Central Europe . The weather symbolically reflects similar conflict situations in history of Warsaw . Here in 100 years of history of Poland military forces of invaders and occupiers clashed and effected events in history of Poland . Dramas of history of our country affected often fate of political systems in Europe and Worldwide . Weather appropriately represents atmosphere of sadness associated with the tragedy of Smolensk, .On 10 April this year President Lech Kaczynski, his spouse and the other 94 people have tragically perished in air disaster on the way to KATYN . However, as with aura, and other aspects of our human reality after the rain and cold weather soon will follow the beautiful sunny days. Times which I incline to participate in a plethora of spring events. Weather mobilizing for parties, festivals and entertainment. Despite these changes and weather swings in Warsaw streets, squares, parks teem with life. Street parades of students at the annual “Juvenalia “ . Colors of Schuman Parade under the slogan “There is no democracy without integration.” Celebrations related to termination of WWII , which is the date of May 9, start to rebuild the stroyed capital.It is on this day 65 years ago started a huge project to create from the ruins of the destroyed Warsaw, wonderful capital of Poland . Beautiful colorful modern city of Warsaw ,rebuild and reconstructed with amazing dynamism ., These days are artistically presented in the melodic rhythm of the famous song “We are building a new house, once again new house,” which still resonates in the radio on special occasion . Warsaw through years of rebuilding was recreated into beautiful, modern city . Contemporary Warsaw provides residents and visitors with full range of benefits the true metropolis . Warsaw is a city that identifies in the slogan “Fall in love with Warsaw ‘. stimulates many wonderful emotions and feelings of joy . City tragically touched by the destruction during the last world war, today is a wonderful, urban complex . Beautifully restored houses of Nowy Swiat Street , or buildings of the Old Town are some of the many charming places of the city where you can actually fall in love. Even these so called world “globetrotters” and true travelers see the beauty and charm of the city, so sadly missed and longed by Frederic Chopin. While walking around Warsaw, you can not to think about Chopin. This great composer is pure Varsavian . In the city of Warsaw he is present in many parts of the charming capital of Poland . Warsaw l, especially this year, honors in many interesting forms 200 – anniversary of the birth of the genius of the piano. Chopin was born in the manor house in Zelazowa Wola, beautifully restored , outside of Warsaw where he has spent many years .. He worked here already as a boy and young man, creating new trends in the composition of piano music. Great sounds of Mazovia, which until today resonate as echo of Warsaw and Poland in the concert halls of our Globe. In Warsaw, you can hear them on the musical benches installed on the hiking trail through the city, associated with Chopin. You can rest after the hardships of their travel experiences, listening to the soothing sounds of Chopin’s works. Musical forms polonaises, mazurkas, etudes allow music lovers of the World, to cherish melodic sounds of beautiful homeland of Chopin . Chopin’s music is an inspiration for many artists, arts. Jazz musicians in their syncopated compositions remind us that the music of Chopin’s compositions was truly innovative . It is the nineteenth century, modern medicine for the ills of modern times. Chopin also inspired the “ Grand Theatre “ of Warsaw Director Waldemar Dabrowski , galvanized Antoni Libera, author of the libretto, to which the famous French choreographer Patrice Bart, and Stanislaw Leszczynski created wonderful ballet of a specific form of musical performance called “Chopin”. It is a story of genius , expressed in the ballet miniatures and paintings, the life of a Chopin . This production with music including Schubert, Liszt, Schumann and of course Chopin, presents dilemmas of Chopin. His youth, a trip away from his beloved Polish, patriotism, the stormy life of George Sand, the stay in the Balearic Islands, are beautifully set in the stunning orchestral arrangements , chorus, dancers and superb support of Polish National Ballet. That ballet production , in this extraordinary novel form show dramatic aspects of Chopin life . This year , Warsaw was bestowed with most interesting institution affiliated with the life of Chopin, being inter-active, one of the most modern museums in the World, called Center of Chopin. In a beautiful Ostrogski palace on the Tamka Street , visitors find facts , artifacts of Chopin’s life, . One can visually experience the path the composer’s life. The cabinets come to the listener with examples of his works. This Museum presents truly professional capacity for explorations of the emotions , through the stereo music wealth and commentary about Chopin.
During the walks along charming streets of Warsaw , one can hear the music of Chopin , while seeking relaxation on attractive benches which were tastfully installed on the Chopin trail. While resting on the bench with the music of Chopin, one can also read engraved facts and some information from the life of Frederick. Also In May 2010 took place other great artistic event. It was the International Vocal Competition. This was the chance for great young artists from around the world submit their high quality, vocal achievements. In resent years Warsaw became like a tourist magnet for visitors from around the world. But not only tourists visiting Warsaw. Also, world-renowned artists come here to Warsaw. They seek inspiration for their work. Werner Herozog genius of the “’Silver Screen” arrived here to attend the famous film festival “Planete Doc Review.” . However, Elton John was performing , on a well-known sports fans Polonia Stadium, to the delight of fans. Great soulful songs, combining musical tastes of many generations will sound over Warsaw. In May, Warsaw has been enriched by new and interesting monument in the shape of the manhole into the sewers of the city. This monument was unveiled by s Foreign Minister of Poland Radoslaw Sikorski. It commemorates the evacuation of the fighters of the Warsaw ghetto during the ghetto uprising in 1943. Those who survived this horror ,later on fought in the Warsaw Uprising in 1944. This monument is located on Twarda Street. On this street also Warsaw Jewish culture Festival “Open Twarda .” took place . I wish to recommend interesting website : http://varshe.pl, , which name derives from the name of Warsaw in Yiddish Varsha. Artistic life of the capital is full of attractions. At the Grand Theatre, Queen of soprano Edita Gruberova, won the hearts of music lovers, admirers of , “Bell canto”. Than Warsaw enjoyed , already a seventh -edition of “Night of Museums” , which took place in the May night in Warsaw. Residents and visitors to this charming city, had the opportunity to move in the night journey between Warsaw museum objects in the special “museum buses “ . Famous coaches of 1960-th Warsaw “Jelcz “, called “cucumber”, or “San “ and “Berliett “ – from the period of “Gierek” success, as well as “Ikarus” allowed for a smooth move around the balmy night of Warsaw . It was a wonderful adventure. Visit at midnight, in the deep night, the Halls of the National Museum, Archives , Polish Army Museum, the Museum of the Warsaw Uprising, the underground Chopin Museum, Warsaw FILTRY , water filters was a great experience of meeting with Warsaw history and past . While writing about museums in Warsaw, it is worth mentioning interesting museum, which holds collections of “KOLTUNY” , those typical ,of the old Republic, tufts of hair glued by “ “sebum” otherwise sweat , which in the old days were worn to guard against the alleged powers of blindness or madness. These exhibits, proudly carry the scientific , Latin name , “Plica Polonica. There are special collections of the Main Medical Library located in the old pavilion Ujazdowski Hospital. A sensation of Warsaw museum exhibits was the unique presentation at the Royal Castle of “live” excellent, even exciting, “Lady with an Ermine.” This is a picture of the genius of Leonardo da Vinci. On the way from Budapest, to her residence in the Czartoryski Museum in Krakow, “Lady” made stop over in Warsaw. As the specialists say they she is more beautiful than Mona Lisa from the Louvre. Lazienki Palace of Warsaw surrounded by wonderful park was once upon the time the Summer Palace of the King Poniatowski . In Park of Lazienki there is also worth of noting , “White House”, an amphitheater and other spectacular creations of architecture of the period of King Stanislaus Poniatowski . A beautiful park, landscaped gardens with white flowering chestnut trees snowing down with its flakes of green, juicy grass is truly picturesque . It gives for the eyes the visitors unforgettable moments. Nature with joyful sounds of sparrows, peacocks calls and lovers romantically sighing , gently giving soft kisses lovers who while strolling the colorful carpets of flowers and grasses try to find quiet bench to be more comfortable in the warm embraces while whispering intimate confession . That was true prelude to the real spring and summer in Warsaw . “Lazienki “ are located next to the famous “Belvedere”. An interesting and aesthetically presenting the neo-classical architectural building concept is closely associated with the Marshal Jozef Pilsudski. On 12 May 1935, Marshal Pilsudski died at the Belvedere .This year marks the 75 anniversary of the Marshals departure He gave during his leadership important guidance for future history of Poland encapsulated in these words “Freedom”, ” Limit”, “Power” and “Respect.” How important elements in the construction of the Independent Poland , as it was said during the funeral of Marshal Castle, by former President of Poland Moscicki. Museum of Marshall Pilsudski in Sulejowek paying respect to the anniversary, presented a great open-air exhibition on front of Belvedere . Warsaw Spring is also a nice time to start to run, how popular in Europe markets and small fairs. Powisle, Bialoleka are areas where, during weekends, the stalls laden with food present fresh vegetables, fruits, bread with lard and typical for the region sausages and meat products. In Warsaw during the May great interesting forms of entertainment based on the knowledge about famous Poles , were presented . And so, for example, one of the “paths of knowledge” is an interesting walk paths along the Mokotow Fields. There are strollers surprisingly educated about life of the world-famous writer Ryszard Kapuscinski. The elements of this “path” knowledge were as interesting as authors books. Warsaw is a great European city. The next year in Warsaw a great job awaits the City , in carrying out many projects, when Poland in 2011, will hold the presidency in the EU. Also 2012 will be busy year as UEFA Cup, EURO 2012 will be in Warsaw and other Polish and Ukrainian cities . Therefore, much work of the implementation of new concepts takes place in improving public transport. By 2012 Warsaw should have access by rail to the “ Chopin “airport at Okecie , Advanced is build a stadium for EURO 2012 , on the Praga side of the Vistula , in place of the” Tenth Anniversary Stadium”, which has been holding only few years ago title of Europe’s largest bazaar . These splendid European city of Warsaw expects guests from around the world . It is worth to stop in Warsaw, enjoy the town and push further to other cities of beautiful Poland . Warsaw is easily accessible . Using LOT Polish Airlines and other carriers of “ Star Alliance “ services and fare deals based on a cooperation within the so-called “code – share”, allows a passengers quick trip to Warsaw . However, during his stay in Warsaw, you can also take advantage of promotional prices on flights of LOT Polish Airlines within Europe. An interesting trip to neighboring capitals of Central Europe will be yet another attractive addition to the adventure travel to Warsaw . Vienna, Prague, Budapest, Berlin, are just short trip away from Warsaw .