In Poland official language is Polish but in different parts of country there are variuos dialects like Siliesian, Mazurian and others. Silesian language dialect is similiar to German language because this part of Poland has belonged for many years to Germany. There are a lot of German influences in many fields even nowadays. Silesia has had a rich tradition in folk dresses which are very multicoloured and expensive ones. Nowadays some people wear them only for national holidays.
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Typical folk dresses in Upper Silesia in 19th and early 20th century ( these kind of dresses were worn in my city) |
The term: “Silesian folk dress” as well as the dress from other
Koszecin is a village located in Upper Silesia and it is famous as the residence of "Slask" Song and Dance Ensemble founded in 1953. Today "Slask" still popularises the folklore of Silesia, touring all over the world.
The clothing does look very German.
ReplyDeleteAndrew, Polish history is very complicated my hometown since 1742 - to 1945 belonged to Gertmany. After WWII when borders were changed it came back to Poland. German traditions are here it's obvious.
DeleteThe costumes look very pretty, whether Polish or with a German influence, and interesting to see.
ReplyDeleteIt's a folklore which is very rich here.
ReplyDeleteDo you speak Silesian, as well as Polish and English?
ReplyDeleteThe traditional costumes are colorful and pretty. It would be fun to see the Slask dancers.
Cynthia, I understand Silesian but I don't speak. I speak German, Russian and Latin. At my school a lot of my students can speak.
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