Saturday, November 17, 2007

American Polish Assistance Association

On Thursday, October 18, 2007, the Wawel Folk Ensemble performed at the American Polish Assistance Association's ("APAA") annual fundraising dinner - presenting its Rzeszow and Lowicz suites. Also appearing at the fund raiser were the Lajkonik Folk Ensemble as well as a Bosnian Folk Dance group.

After the various ensembles' performances, Dr. Ted Radzilowski from the Piast Institute gave a brief talk about October being Polish Heritage month and the importance of preserving the Polish heritage.

The APAA was founded in the late 1960's by the late Michal Krolewski in addition to its cultural preservation programs it regularly collects goods and donations to send to orpahages located in various Polish cities.

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