Posts by nicolas67

nicolas67

10 Feb 2013

Genealogy / Can one become Polish? [21]

Well, thanks for all your comments, I found Bieganski's thoughts interesting (an he is in line with many of you). Makes me think a lot.

For some reasons, the interview I wanted to share got lost, so check again the Britishman on his way to become Polish :-) Does not happen too often: polishpodcasts.com/2013/01/17/how-to-become-polish-in-only-two-years-jak-w-dwa-lata-zostac-polakiem/

nicolas67

10 Feb 2013

Travel / Cozy and inexpensive pub/bar in Warsaw [9]

A funny location - Huśtawka, ul. Bracka 20a Pałac Brzozowskich (yes, it is in an old palace :-) However, you pay for admission (5 zł, I think)

nicolas67

6 Feb 2013

Genealogy / Can one become Polish? [21]

Well, thanks for your comments.

What I meant is not the legal definition, not blood ties, but the feeling of belonging and being accpeted in Poland.
I heard people say, it is impossible to become Polish: "you will never understand the Polish soul, the sense of humour, traditions " ...

Happy to read more feedback :-)

nicolas67

6 Feb 2013

Genealogy / Can one become Polish? [21]

Can you become Polish? This is the issue I would like to start discussing here.
Much has been said about Poles living abroad, integrating into other cultures and the ties that connect "Polonia" to its home country.

What about foreigners coming to Poland? I myself am German, some friends tell me over the years I "polonized". In fact, I know the language, but some things here I will never understand :-)

As a further inspiration for discussion you may listen to this interview. The interviewee is British!

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