Portuguese-Swiss-Italian Cultural Day

We recently hosted at Natolin, three intense days of celebration of the Portuguese, Swiss and Italian cultures – the “Triumvirate Days”!

The programme featured a diverse array of cultural activities celebrating the heritage of Portugal, Switzerland and Italy. It included the exhibition "O Legado de um Cravo", commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Carnation Revolution. The opening of the exhibition was honoured by the presence of Prof. Anna DZIAŁAK-SZUBIŃSKA, a professor of Portuguese and History at the University of Warsaw. Attendees had the opportunity to indulge in traditional Portuguese flavours with a tasting of delicious custard tarts and a wine tasting experience, accompanied by the iconic song Grândola, Vila Morena.

Cultural immersion continued with a folklore workshop (Vira!) led by professional dancer Ms Oliwia MITURSKA, and a traditional Portuguese dinner featuring wine and custard tarts, generously offered by the Ambassador of Portugal to Poland, H.E. Mr Luís Manuel RIBEIRO CABAÇO. The festivities also included a captivating concert of Portuguese music performed by songwriter and producer from Porto living in Warsaw, Mr João DE SOUSA. To conclude the experience, students enjoyed a special tasting of ginjinha.

As for the Italian part of the programme, students have planned an engaging line-up of events including the organization of a tiramisù workshop for the student community, the screening of La Mafia Uccide Solo d'Estate, a film exploring the Italian mafia, an "aperiquizz", meaning a lively aperitivo paired with trivia about Italy, followed by an afterparty with a "Toga Party" theme.

Meanwhile, students from Switzerland have also curated a fantastic programme. In addition to screening a Swiss stand-up comedy show, they were honoured to welcome the Swiss Ambassador to Poland, H.E. Mr Fabrice FILLIEZ, for a special cultural experience: serving raclette over lunch in a delightful display of cultural diplomacy.