Alpin Film Festival is an international cultural event dedicated to the film, book and photography, who aims to promote mountain civilization through its heritage values, touristic, ecology, economic, educational and sports. From 2020, Alpin Film Festival is part of the prestigious International Alliance for Mountain Film (IAMF), next to others 27 of film events in 20 of countries on five continents.
The film "In the name of the earth", nominated to Oscar awards 2024 and the exhibition about the Tatra Mountains "nature and culture: Mountains that inspire ”are the polish elements of this year's Alpin Film Festival program. The film "In the name of the earth" (2023, 114 min., regia: Dorota Kobiel Welchman, Hugh Welchman can be watched on 19 September, from 19.30 at Cinema One in Brasov (free entry).
The exhibition "nature and culture: Mountains that inspire ”made by the Tatra Museum from Zakopane in collaboration with the County Museum of History Brasov will be presented in the period: 18 September-31 October in Piata Sfatului Brasov; 20 September-31 October at the Bran National Museum.
Magda Magic Piskorczyk: a combination of blues, jazz, gospel, soul and world music in a deeply personal and authentic manner. The polish artist comes for the first time in Romania at Brasov Jazz & Blues Festival, that will take place between 14-17 August.
With a strong voice and an unmistakable style, Magda Magic Piskorczyk is an electrifying presence on the european music scene.
Along the career, it was 3 or nominated to the FryDeryk award Awards, the most important and prestigious prize of the polish phonographic industry, in the category of the album of the year („Magda Live”, "Afro Groove" and "Mahalia") and divided the scene with legends like Bob Margolin or Billy Gibson.
Magda is known for intense live interpretations, full of passion and energy, but also for the ability to play at multiple instruments.
Nicknamed in France "the black voice in the white suit ", was appointed by 9 or the vocalist of the year and was semi -finalist at the prestigious International Blues Challenge (Memphis, YOUR).
Her shows electriates: between joy, melancholy and depth, Magda creates a real connection with the public - with humor, energy and sincere emotion. Her music is unique, original and magical.
The artist will be on stage in Sf . Ioan Square in Brasov on Friday, 15 August, the hour 18.30.
Ticket information but also the full program of the festival, in the next link: https: //brasovjazz.ro/
Polish participation at the Film and History Festival in Râșnov includes, masterpiece of mute cinema with black pole in the main role, live accompanied by the music of the Amphitrio band, the feature film "white courage", the documentary "My world of gray" and the exhibition "Polish and Romanian who have changed the world" are the polish elements in this year's edition of the Film and History Festival, that will take place between 8-24 August.
This festival runs in several locations, including Râșnov, Brașov and Feldioara, and focus on movies and history.
The festival (FTIR) appeared in the year 2009 from the desire to capitalize on an important chapter of local and world cinema, but also from the need to produce in the Romanian public space discussions about themes whose temporal impact exceeds the ephemerality of the moment..
More information about events but also about the festival program, can be find in the link below:
We invite you to a polish baroque evening, interpreted masterfully by the prestigious Wrocław Baroque ensemble, resident of the Poland National Music Forum, under the baton of the appreciated conductor Andrzej Kosendiak.
The program includes valuable works from polish baroque heritage, signed by:
Marcin Józef żebrowski - "Vespers in the Visit of the Virgin Mary", an opposite of a solemn beauty, distinguished with the Fryderyk award 2023 and nominated to opposite Klassik
Grzegorz Gerwazy Gorczycki - "Completorium", One of the Baroque sacred masterpieces in Central Europe, composed by the one nicknamed "Handel of Poland"
The event takes place as part of the ICon Arts Festival 2025, and brings old sounds to Brasov, refined, in an exceptional interpretation.
The concert will take place on Saturday, 02 August in Patria Sala of the Brasov Philharmonic.
Consulate Poland in Brasov, had the great pleasure to receive the visit of the representatives of the Polish Union in Bucharest. Group represented by Mr. President Bogdan Polipciuc, they was in Brasov on the occasion of the common action with the honorary consul of Poland in Brasov- Janusz Szalinksi, regarding the commemoration of the Polish Altar from Timișul de Sus. Among others, the group of the Polish Union in Bucharest also went to the Roman Catholic Cathedral in the city center, where the polish priest Henryk Urban together with the parish priest of the church, held a memorial service..
The Union of Poles in Romania was set up in Bucharest at 16 March 1990 Under the name of the Polish Union of Romania "Dom Polski" at the initiative of a group of Poles in Bucharest.
Currently it includes 14 local organizations, and Union's headquarters are in the Polish house in Suceava built in the years 1903-1907 and regained by the Poles, after the years of communism, in the year 1996. The Union of Poles in Romania is represented in the Romanian Parliament by a deputy chosen by vote. The President of the Polish Union of Romania, as well as the Executive Bureau are elected at the Congress of the Poles Union in Romania.
The Union of Poles is the only organization of Poles in Romania. It includes Polish communities in Bucovina, From the villages of Suceava county, as well as the Poles spread in the country living in the big cities such as Bucharest, Constant, Iasi etc.. The Union activates, mainly, for the purpose of preserving and cultivating traditions, Learning of the Polish language, Maintaining ties with Poland and show care for Polish communities in Romania.
They are currently 14 local organizations: Bucharest, Constant, Iasi, Suceava, lace, Rada, Vicşani, Soloneţu Nou, Cacica, Pleşa, Poiana Micului, Sycamore, The mouth of Humorului, Mill. The headquarters of the Polish Union in Romania, from 1991, is the Polish House in Suceava. In the schools where the Polish language is learned, The special offices equipped with the necessary textbooks work, teaching materials, as well as audio-video equipment.
One of the most important aspects of the activity of the Polish Union was and is the learning of the Polish language. In the early 1990s you have a dry. XX, The Union focused on rebuilding the tradition of learning the Polish language, on activities that allowed the learning of the Polish language by children and young people in a large number of schools. At the moment, from a well -established position, The quality of education is trying to influence, as well as the conditions under which it takes place.
At present the maternal polish language is taught in 7 Schools in Suceava County by 4 Local teachers and 2 Poland teachers delegated by Polish Education Development Center abroad.
On Wednesday, 30 th of July, there was a ceremony to commemorate the polish altar from Timișul de Sus, attended by several representatives of Poland in Romania - representatives of the Polish Consulate in Brasov, Representatives of the Polish Consulate and Embassy in Bucharest but also members of the Polish Union in Bucharest.
At the location of this altar, A wreath was laid by the consul of Poland in Bucharest-Artur Tarasewicz and the consul of Poland from Brașov-Janusz Szalski, followed by a prayer officiated by polish priest Henryk Urban.
The Holy Liturgy in polish took place at the SF Catholic Church. Teresa from Timișul de Sus with the help of the nuns that are living there permanently and maintain that wonderful place.
During World War II, approximate 600 of young poles arrived, in the fall of the year 1939, In Timișul de Sus in Brasov County. During their stay here, the refugees built a catholic shrine dedicated to the Virgin Mary. After staying for several months in Timișul de Sus, young polish refugees enlisted in allied troops against the Hitler or went to the West or Turkey. Hearing about the construction of this altar built by the refugees from Timiș Colonel Beck in exile in Brasov made time to leave the ARO apartments to visit the camp of his nationals and pray to this small altar..
The monument is located on a hill above the YMCA camp in Timişul de Sus, camp which was founded in 1919, at the initiative of Queen Mary. The cultural activities organized during the interwar period by YMCA Romania were numerous: room music concerts, Concerts at the Romanian Athenaeum, Creation camps, symposiums and cenacles.
Renovation and maintenance, they are constantly taking place at this altar with the help and common support between the Poland Consulate in Brasov and the representatives of the Polish military contingents that are within the Infantry Battalion "Neagoe Basarab from Craiova.
On 27-28 April 2025, polish ambassador to Romania, His Excelence, Mr. Paweł Soloch, visited the city of Brasov for the first time, at the invitation of Mayor George Scripcaru, to participate in the days of Brasov city.. In this context, Mr. Ambassador, was particularly excited to have had the opportunity to participate in events and to know Brasov even during a city tradition, especially that he participated not only in the parade of the Junii, but also took part in the traditions of the groups of junii from Solomon's Stones.
On the occasion of this visit, the delegation of Mr. Ambassador, met with representatives of local authorities, made official visits to the County Council, Brasov Prefecture, City Hall but also at Ghimbav International Airport. There were discussions related to the economic collaboration projects, cultural, tourist and energy, but also about the twinning project between the cities of Brașov-Cracovia, as well as the possibility of introducing a direct route Brasov – Warsaw, with the polish airline LOT at the International Airport in Brasov.
To these official meetings, along to ambassador, was also participated the honorary consul of Poland in Brasov- Mr. Janusz Szalinski, an important representative of Poland but also a real support on cultural projects and the business environment on relationship between Brasov – Poland.
Sunday, 2 March, at the "Reduta" Cultural Center takes place the 5th edition of the Argentine Tango show Buenos Aires-Tango Nights.
Guests were exclusively, for the second time in Romania, the musicians from Bandonegro Tango Orquesta from Poland, and will be accompanied by argentine tango professional dancers – Doina Enache and Cristian Dumitru.
Bandonegro is a polish argentinian tango orchestra, founded in the year 2010. The four musicians - Jakub Czechowicz violin, Marcin Antkowiak ontrabas, Marek Dolecki pian, Michal Glowka bandoneon - are specialized in both traditional argentine tango, as well as in tango nuevo. They compose and show their own parts, with jazz and classical music items, which is why they are considered the best tango orchestra of their generation.
TanGo Nights of Buenos Aires, the 5th edition is an event organized by Tango Brașov in partnership with the "Reduta" Cultural Center Brașov.
On 3 March 1921, the defensive alliance convention between the Polish Republic and the Kingdom of Romania was signed, completed by bilateral guarantee treaties signed at 26 March 1926 and 15 January 1931. They aimed to guarantee security in Central and Eastern Europe in front of the imperial plans of Bolshevik Russia. The polish-romanian alliance has further strengthened the friendship between our nations, giving it the rank of "alliance of hearts", as Marshal Józef Piłsudski said. After World War II, the two countries were united by the common experience of the communist regime.
At the moment, Poland and Romania are related to a strategic partnership, concluded at 7 October 2009 by the presidents Lech Kaczylski and Traian Basescu. We are reliable allies in the North Atlantic Alliance and close partners within the European Union. We coordinate together the Bucharest format 9, that brings together the countries of NATO's eastern flank and actively contribute to the three -seas initiative. The same as for more than a century ago, we are united by friendship, solidarity and a common evaluation of threats to the European security that come from the east.
At the National History Museum of Romania, until the date of 10 March, The exhibition “Romania-Polonia is opened, a century of history. Marshal Józef Piłsudski and the Royal Family of Romania ”, and can be visited from Wednesday until Sunday, between 09:00-17:00.
On 4 March 2025, on the stage of the Romanian Athenaeum in Bucharest, from 19.00, the concert of one of the most appreciated polish band by world music takes place – "Vołosi" string quintet. The music of the ensemble transcends the genres, being a merger full of virtuosity of balkan elements, eastern, classic and rock. The concert takes place on the occasion of the Polish-Romanian Solidarity Day and is part of the Poland-Romanian cultural season program 2024-2025, result of cooperation between the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage of Poland, Institul Adam Mickiewicz, The Ministry of Culture of Romania and the Romanian Cultural Institute, with the support of the Polish Institute in Bucharest.
On 24 February, was a working meeting between the Deputy Defense Minister of Poland, Paweł Bejda and the Minister of National Defense of Romania, Angel Tîlvă .
Discussions focused on strengthening NATO's discouragement and defense posture, as well as on strengthening strategic dialog and practical cooperation, both at the bilateral level, as well as in NATO and European Union.
Within the meeting, the two officials also discussed the intensification of the cooperation between the defense industries of the two states, given the current security context and the need to develop the essential defense capabilities for fulfilling the entire spectrum of missions.
Therewith, the close cooperation between the two countries within the Bucharest Initiative was highlighted 9 (B9), as well as the importance of increasing the relevance of this format, Co-lesidized by Romania and Poland.
Poland is and will remain a strategic partner of Romania, like, and a valuable contributor to the security of the Black Sea region, especially by participating the military affiliated with the Southeast Multinational Brigade in Craiova.
