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A night to steal someone’s wreath
The shortest night of the year has been celebrated in Poland even after Christianity was embraced as a main official religion and people were supposed to focus on the holiday on St. John, not pagan beliefs of fertility. It was a time to enjoy nature, youth and love, but also time to become part of untamed chain of natural forces in the cycle of life. What was usually forbidden could happen on that night. A wreath, a symbol of purity, worn by maidens, could be easily lost, when both men and women danced around the bonfires, singing, drinking and playing hide and seek in the woods. One of the traditions was also to throw your wreath into the rivers which was a way to tell one’s fortune. A modern version of such celebrations is planned for Saturday – a huge open-air gig of a few very popular bands – rock legend Hey, blues legend Dżem and superdooper crazy hardcoretechnofunk Łąki Łan.
Where: Podzamcze, where the Fountain Park is
Map: click to open
When: Saturday, from 2 pm – folklore design workshops, storytelling, rawing the boats, concert at 9 pm
How much: free admission
Details: click here
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#PARTY
Buy independent music directly from their producers!
Independent and “alternative” record labels are becoming increasingly popular, but it is sometimes hard to find their recordings, especially in one place at the same time. This Saturday, around 30 record studios representing Poland’s music industry at its best will present their offer at the Palace of Culture and Science during the 3rd edition of Independent Record Labels. This is not simply going to be a buy/sell event. The finest DJ’s will perform live and, if you feel like, you can try to show off with your DJ skills! The first edition of the fairs turned out to be a great success. Every next is even better!
Where: Cafe Kulturalna at the Palace of Culture and Science
Map: click to open
When: 2pm-11pm
How much: free admission
Details: click here
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Next great party spot by the river opened!
“A bee’s dream” used to be one of the most popular alternative clubs in Warsaw. Based in the pre-war tenantment house burned down over ayear ago. But the promoters from the venue continued their work and this weekend the banks of the river welcome one more party spot “A bee’s dream barge”. On Saturday one of the most acknowledged Polish party djs, Spox is going to spin the decks.
Where: barka Snu Pszczoły, Bulwar Flotylli Wislanej, next to Poniatowski bridge, the left bank
Map: click to open
When: Saturday, 10 pm
How much: free admission
Details: click here
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We really had a problem to prepare a list of recommendations for U for Saturday – there are too many options! Check out a few of them! (photo: mmwarszawa.pl)