During my staying in Gdansk we visited Saint Dominic Fair.
The oldest and most important event that takes place in Gdansk is the Dominican Fair , which dates back to 1260, when the local Dominican monks received the papal privilege of holding a fair on the feast day of their saint. The fair was initially held on Plac Dominikański, the square next to St Nicholas’ Church, but today it takes up 6000 sq metres of the Main Town for three weeks from the last Saturday of July. There’s no shortage of tacky crap on offer, but you’ll still find plenty of antiques, bric-a-brac and craft items. The fair is accompanied by various cultural events, including street theatre, concerts, races and parades.
What about the beer?
The Fair day celebrating St.Dominic would be great fun for locals and tourists.
ReplyDeleteOf course you'd expect to buy traditional "Polish stuff" - I wouldn't expect
anything else. Polish beer, Polish food and anything Polish - great for all.
I think a most interesting and enlightening blog report on a traditional event
of incredibly long standing. Well done, Gosia.
Cheers
Colin
So Collin I am waiting for you at my place
DeleteNow that Fair has been going a very long time, it certainly must be popular with he locals and visitors..
ReplyDeleteIt is very popular and a lot of original stuff to buy
DeleteI would love to visit such fair selling traditional stuffs. Looks very interesting and plenty to see.
ReplyDeleteNamcy I think there was over 100 stalls
Deletethat looks neat!
ReplyDeleteNot much difference from our fairs, really. But definitely not that old a festivity!
ReplyDeletedefinitely thefair with very long history
DeleteA fair is always fun!
ReplyDeleteI love it too
DeleteThat's really old. Looks like a fun fair. I would like to try that round bread.
ReplyDeleteCynthia it taestes yummu because I have bought one..
DeleteLooks like an interesting fair to visit!
ReplyDeleteyou are welciome
DeleteIt must be the oldest fair in the world.
ReplyDeleteAndrew, /i am sure you are right
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