Wawel Folk Ensemble

Though the seasons are changing from summer to fall, Wawel's schedule shows no signs of slowing down. On October 23, 2011, Wawel participated in a consolidation mass for the Parishes of St. Louis the King, Transfiguration/O. L. Help of Christians, and St. Ladislaus in Detroit, Michigan. The mass' main celebrant was Bishop Hachon, of the Archdiocese of Detroit. Wawel appeared in traditional folk dress representing multiple regions of Poland during the mass' procession and recession. Following mass, members stayed to participate in a banquet celebrating the Parishes consolidation.

That evening, members of the Ensemble appeared at an event held at the American Polish Cultural Center in Troy, Michigan and sponsored by the Alliance Française de Detroit celebrating the scientific contributions of Marie Skłodowska Curie. Members of the Ensemble along with the Detroit Chapter of the Alliance's President, Dr. David Mohan participated in a presentation of the Polish and French Flags along with bread and salt along with a wreath with ribbons representing the colors of France and Poland at a potrait of Madam Curie.

On Saturday, October 1, 2011, members of the Wawel Folk Ensemble performed at the first Polish Heritage Day Ball held at the American Polish Cultural Center in Troy, Michigan. The event was presented by the Polish Media in Detroit: Czas Polski, Telewizja Detroit, and Polish Varieties Radio. For the performance, Wawel presented its Krakowiak and debuted a brand new Kujawiak/Oberek suite. Congratulations also go to Ks. Boleslaw Krol, Pastor of St. Louis the King Parish in Detroit, Michigan. Ks. Krol was the recipient of the 2011 Polish Heritage Day Award.

October is Polish American Heritage Month. How will you celebrate?