Picnic of Poles and Friends of Poland in the gardens of the Embassy
20.05.2024
The inaugural "Picnic of Poles and Friends of Poland" took place on 11th of May 2024, in the gardens of the Embassy of Poland in Tirana, celebrating Polish Flag Day and the Day of Poles Abroad. The event gathered Poles residing in Albania and a group of Albanian graduates from Polish universities.
Ambassador Monika Zuchniak-Pazdan inaugurated the event, presenting the Golden Cross of Merit to Mr. Astrit Beqiraj on behalf of the President of the Republic of Poland, and the "Bene Merito" honor to Mr. Edlira Lloha on behalf of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland.
The picnic provided an excellent opportunity to meet the new Consul of Poland, Kamila Grzybowska-Kisiel. The event featured a variety of games, entertainment, and contests related to Polish culture. Winners received Poland-themed prizes, including T-shirts, mugs, and balls.
Attendees enjoyed traditional Polish dishes and were treated to live music by the Podhale band FiśBanda, featuring violinist Andrzej Jarząbek and accordionist Stanisław Rzadkosz.