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Around 18-20 millionhabitants.Its people are called polish.

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The official language or languages is polish

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Polish Language - Polish is a language in the Polish republic and is the main language spoken in . These include both the languages of the country's indigenous population and the languages of immigrants and their descendants. The only official language of Poland, according to the Constitution, is Polish. The overwhelming majority of the country's population speaks it as a native language or as the language of home communication.

The deaf communities use Polish Sign Language belonging to the German family of Sign Languages.

The variety of languages spoken by the Polish people and ethnic groups(excluding Polish), that have lived in the region for at least 100 years are legally recognized as regional and minority languages, which have appropriate rules of use. In territory administrated areas, where the number of minority language speakers or regional language speakers is 20% or greater, the languages can have the status of an auxiliary language for the people, while Polish is the official language.

According to the Act of 6 January 2005 on national and ethnic minorities and on the regional languages, 16 other languages have officially recognized status of minority languages: 1 regional language, 10 languages of 9 national minorities (the minorities that have their own independent state elsewhere) and 5 languages of 4 ethnic minorities (spoken by the members of minorities not having a separate state elsewhere). Jewish and Romani minorities have 2 recognized minority languages each.

The following languages are spoken in Poland as well:

Population by type and number of languages used in household contacts in 2011.

Languages having the status of national minority's language

Languages having the status of ethnic minority's language

The official recognition gives to the representatives of the minority certain rights (under certain conditions prescribed by the laws): of education in their language, of having the language established as the secondary administrative language or help language in their municipalities, of financial support of the state to the promotion of their language and culture etc.

The bilingual status of gminas (municipalities) in Poland is regulated by the Act of 6 January 2005 on National and Ethnic Minorities and on the Regional Languages, which permits certain gminas with significant linguistic minorities to introduce a second, auxiliary language to be used in official contexts alongside Polish. So far 44 gminas have done this: The number in brackets refers to the number of gminas the language holds this status.

Officially any officially recognised or regional or minority language can be applied by a settlement to have this right however only 5 of the language communities have exercised this power. Number of settlements with dual language naming rights in brackets.

These languages are not recognised as minority languages, as the Act of 2005 defines minority as "a group of Polish citizens (...) striving to preserve its language, culture or tradition, (...) whose ancestors have been living on the present territory of the Republic of Poland for at least 100 years":

Greek - language of the big Greek diaspora in Poland of 1950's.

Vietnamese - the biggest immigrant community in Poland, since 1960's, having their own newspapers, schools, churches etc.

Silesian - there is dispute whether the language is one of the four major dialects of Polish, while others classify it as a separate language, distinct from Polish. Ethnologue distinguishes Silesian language from Upper Silesian dialect of Polish language. There efforts by some Silesian groups advocating legal recognition to be granted (similar or the same to that of Kashubian) and the topic is considered a political issue.

Wymysorys - is an endangered language with very few speakers, native to Wilamowice, but contrary to Karaim language having a similar situation, it was practically unknown of in the time of preparation of the forementioned Act.

Among languages used in Poland, Ethnologue. mentions:

but does not mention two other known defunct languages:

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Polish Language - Polish is a language in the Polish republic and is the main language spoken in . These include both the languages of the country's indigenous population and the languages of immigrants and their descendants. The only official language of Poland, according to the Constitution, is Polish.

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Poland and Cantabria are very green. The warmestmonth (with the highest avarage high ) is July (23.6ºC)

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Poland is a very prosperous and prime European country situated in Central European region. Being the 6th most populated country of the European Union, it becomes crucial for Poland to preserve its rich cultural heritage today. Since its location is amidst several Latin European countries on one side and Germany on the other, the polish culture, Poland festivals and traditions are all quite confluent with the Latin, German and Byzantine cultures. The rich cultural heritage of Poland is also somewhat based on its history of over 1000 years which includes partitions, insurrections and the horrendous events of the Second World War. For example, the "All Saints' Day" is a silent festival observed by the Polish population by visiting the cemeteries of all their friends and family members deceased in various historic tragedies. But apart from the geographical and historical influence, festivals in Poland are also mainly influenced by the rich bounty of Polish culture, music, theatre, literature, and food. For instance, the "Jewish Culture Festival" celebrated every year in Warsaw consists of 9 days jam-packed with events showcasing the wonders of Polish music, theatre, and literature.
10 Best Festivals In Poland

Following is a list of Poland festivals 2020 along with prospective dates of 2020, to give you a more clear view of Polish Culture and Tradition:

1. The New Year's Eve Party
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New Year's Eve is celebrated with a lot of excitement and enthusiasm all over the world. Similarly in Poland too, people come together, organize exciting events, family gatherings, parties etc. But the Krakow city of Poland has much more to offer than normal house parties. The biggest open-air New Year's Eve party in Poland is offered at the RynekGlowny arena of Krakow. The event culminates with a beautiful display of Lights and Laser show at midnight. Earlier, these Poland festivals used to end with beautiful fireworks in the sky but lately that has been replaced by lights and Lazer show to avoid pollution.

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2. Easter Celebrations
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In Poland, Easter celebrations start about a week or ten days prior to the Easter Sunday and end on the Easter Monday. Easter celebrations are characterized by the preparation and buying of different kinds of handicrafts. The Krakow Easter markets offer a wide variety of colorful egg-shaped decorations made of ceramic and wooden material. This is because eggs mainly symbolize Easter. Another thing which is emblematic on Easter is the lamb. Thus, Krakow Easter markets also offer lamb shaped edible decorations.

3. Juwenalia
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Juwenalia is a Polish term used to describe an annual holiday given to higher education students in Poland. It started in the 15th century in Krakow. This Festival is celebrated every year before the students' summer exams either in May Or in early June. Juwenalia has a standard format where students in colorful dress code parade at the beginning. The Mayor of the city then hands over the keys to the city's entry gate to the students. This is a symbolic gesture indicating that for the next three days, there shall be no lectures.

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4. Baltic Days Of Jewish Culture
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The Baltic days of Jewish culture began in June 1999 with a view to promoting the inculcation of Jewish values and preservation of Hebrew culture in the form of Hebrew music, Hebrew literature, Hebrew Poetry, etc. Hebrew works of Art. This is a 2-day event taking place in Gdansk where a number of different concerts, Hebrew lessons, seminars, and exhibitions, public meet and greet with Hebrew Authors and readings of Hebrew poetry takes place. The 2 days Festival is organized and managed by the Social and Cultural Organization of Jews in Poland.

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5. Wianki
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The festival of Wianki traces its origin back to as early as the Before Christ era. Back in time, it is believed that people started to celebrate Wianki to celebrate the occasion of the summer solstice. The rituals followed by ancient people in Wianki festival included jumping over bonfires, fortune telling, couples wandering together in the forest searching for some kind of mythical fern. The festival was originally celebrated alongside Vistula River and is still celebrated there. But the manner of celebrations today includes musical concerts and cultural events followed by a show of beautiful fireworks in the sky.

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6. Jewish Culture Festival
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With about over 250 artists from Poland and from across the world, Jewish culture festival is a lavish grand affair of musical and theatre genres. There are over more than 200 events of Music and theatre organized at this festival every year to promote the Polish culture in music and theatre. The Prozna and the Synagogue Street around the concerned Grzybowski Square in Warsaw became the hub of exciting new talents in music and theatre during this festival. The festival is of the duration of 8-10 days every year. This festival is the most popular among festivals in Poland 2020.

7. Saint Dominic's Fair
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This is probably one of Europe's biggest trade and cultural festivals held in open air. The tradition of this fair finds its roots back to 1260 A.D. The fair consists of a large market area with stalls of attractive accessories and ornaments, food items etc. The festival is not only traded fair but also is culturally packed with musical concerts and theatre shows.

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8. Zielona Gora Wine Festival
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The festival of Wine in Zielona Gora town is related to the harvesting of Grapes from local Vineyards and from there taking them to breweries to produce wine. The festival took place for the first time in October 1852. Nowadays it takes place in the first or second week of September. It starts on a Saturday and lasts for 9 days. It begins with a parade from the center of the concerned city. After that the Roman wine Gods Bacchus and Maenads are given the keys to the city symbolically. The 9 days of the festival include folklore, music concerts, street theatre, etc.

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9. All Saints' Day
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On 1st of November every year, all of the Polish population observe the All Saints' Day in the memory of their friends and family members whom they lost in the tragic historic events such as the World War II. It is a Silent event wherein people decorate the cemeteries of their near and dear ones with candles and flowers, offer church services and also lighten up the surrounding graveyard. Thus, 1st November 2020 marks a very important day among the Holidays and Festivals in Poland 2020.

10. Christmas & St. Stephen's Day
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In Poland, Christmas is believed to be a magical time when all the animals that people have hurt can speak and offer forgiveness to them. The next day following Christmas is called as St. Stephen's Day which extends throughout the year-end and ends in about 10-13 days. People attend church service and after that, they do ceremonious horseback riding to get the blessings of the horse. Some Christians also undergo the stoning drinking ritual.

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While there are many festivals that Poland celebrates every year, the above list provides you with some of the most unique and important festivals of Poland which you must definitely experience if planning to go to Poland. Some festivals are based on historical events and geographic influences while most of them are based on the cultural delight of Polish music, literature, theatre, etc. So, plan a trip to Europe, head to Poland and witness these festivals for a heartwarming experience!
Frequently Asked Questions About Festivals In Poland

Q. What are the main holidays in Poland?

A. Some of the main holidays in Poland are:
1. New Year's Day
2. Whit Sunday
3. Easter
4. Constitution Day and more

Q. Does Poland celebrate bonfire night?

A. Bonfire night is a theme event in Poland celebrated by various pubs and clubs. It is one of the best celebrations there.

Q. Is Poland a safe country?

A. Yes, Poland is a very safe country. The crime rate of Poland is low and the locals are warm-welcoming.

Q. Which is the best month to visit Poland?

A. The best time to visit Poland is March, April and October. During these months, the weather is perfect to enjoy a vacation.

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Poland is a very prosperous and prime European country situated in Central European region. Being the 6th most populated country of the European Union, it becomes crucial for Poland to preserve its rich cultural heritage today.