Softsong
19 Dec 2008
News / What did Poland get out of the wars and struggles for others? [1108]
My understanding is that ethnically Kashubians are a West Slavic group. Since they resided in Prussia and Poland, some culturally identified with Germans and others culturally identified with Poles. Those who viewed themselves as German mostly were expelled, or left Poland. Those who were Catholic and viewed themselves as Slavic, stayed.
When I was in Gdańsk in October there were many souvenirs one could buy of Kashubian arts and crafts. I also ate at a Kashubian restaurant that served fish from the lakes of that area.
It looked to me that they were a nice part of Polish society. Their language is very similar to Polish, and with the passage of time seems more like a dialect of Polish.
On the other hand, they have learned to celebrate their uniqueness and special customs within Polish society.
My understanding is that ethnically Kashubians are a West Slavic group. Since they resided in Prussia and Poland, some culturally identified with Germans and others culturally identified with Poles. Those who viewed themselves as German mostly were expelled, or left Poland. Those who were Catholic and viewed themselves as Slavic, stayed.
When I was in Gdańsk in October there were many souvenirs one could buy of Kashubian arts and crafts. I also ate at a Kashubian restaurant that served fish from the lakes of that area.
It looked to me that they were a nice part of Polish society. Their language is very similar to Polish, and with the passage of time seems more like a dialect of Polish.
On the other hand, they have learned to celebrate their uniqueness and special customs within Polish society.