Thursday, November 01, 2018
2018 Pulaski Awards
On Sunday, October 28, 2018, the Polish American Central Citizens Committee of Metro Detroit held its 46th Annual Pulaski Awards banquet at the PNA Hall in Hamtramck, Michigan. The Central Citizens Committee has existed for over 100 years and has seen its focus shift from recruiting Polish Americans to join the fight for Poland's independence during the first World War to one of education and cultural outreach.
This year one member of the Wawel Folk Ensemble was included among the recipients of the Pulaski Medal. Congratulations to Wawel member, Beth on her receipt of a 2018 Pulaski medal. Beth joins other Wawel members who've received the award in the past: Wawel's choreographer, Donna (Pulaski Award 1996), Wawel's Director, Tom (Pulaski Award 2006), Wawel member, Basia (Pulaski Award 2016), Wawel member, Nick (Pulaski Award 2017), Wawel member, Jessica (Pulaski Award 2017).
This year one member of the Wawel Folk Ensemble was included among the recipients of the Pulaski Medal. Congratulations to Wawel member, Beth on her receipt of a 2018 Pulaski medal. Beth joins other Wawel members who've received the award in the past: Wawel's choreographer, Donna (Pulaski Award 1996), Wawel's Director, Tom (Pulaski Award 2006), Wawel member, Basia (Pulaski Award 2016), Wawel member, Nick (Pulaski Award 2017), Wawel member, Jessica (Pulaski Award 2017).
Wedding Performance
On Saturday, October 27, 2018, in downtown Detroit, Michigan, members of the Wawel Folk Ensemble were invited to participate in wedding reception for one of the ensemble's members, Shaina. Wawel members participated in presenting the bride and groom with bread and salt (a popular Polish and Slavic tradition) at the beginning of the reception. As the reception progressed, Wawel took to the dance floor and presented its rendition of the Krakowiak along with the Saxernet polka. Mid-way through the polka, members of the ensemble grabbed reception guests and had an impromptu dance along. Congratulations Shaina & Nick!
With the holiday season upon us, Wawel will take some time off to spend with friends and family. It's next public appearance will be on Christmas Eve at Sweetest Heart of Mary Church in Detroit, Michigan when it participates in procession during the church's Christmas Eve Midnight Mass.
Please continue to check this blog and Wawel's Facebook group for additional updates.
With the holiday season upon us, Wawel will take some time off to spend with friends and family. It's next public appearance will be on Christmas Eve at Sweetest Heart of Mary Church in Detroit, Michigan when it participates in procession during the church's Christmas Eve Midnight Mass.
Please continue to check this blog and Wawel's Facebook group for additional updates.
