75th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION 28-29 MAY 2011
The Celebration began with a parade represented by all Houses of Pacific Relations from the Prado to the Organ Pavilion. The Polish contingent may have been the largest. All houses were recognized in turn at the Pavilion.
The end of parade with Marek Winiarz, Basia and Andy Denysiak in front of the stage.
Basia Denysiak proudly models a Polish Folk Dress while the Marine Corps Band performs with precision.
Iga and Janusz Supernak modeled the dress of Polish Nobility the entire two days of the celebration. They were a universal hit - their image is probably on more cameras than any other. We thank them for their tireless contribution!
Dr. Supernak also sang "I Found my Perfect City". For those who missed it, you can enjoy a rendition on You Tube by Clicking Here. The clip includes a slide show of San Diego. Great for sharing with your distant relatives and friends.
The Marine Band members came off the stage and joined our costumed representatives after the concert.
As usual the Polonez dance group took our breath away! The announcer was literally stunned after this performance. BRAVO!
The Chinese dancers dazzled too, with fluid moves and colorful costumes. Outstanding!
Girls just want to have fun! Gail Winiarz and Basia Denysiak enjoy the show.
Meanwhile back at the House, Christine demonstrates how to write her name phonetically in Chinese.
Not all beautiful girls are Polish. These Indian beauties represented their culture. Note how crowded it was. Sometimes it was difficult to get around!
BIG THANKS TO OUR STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS!
Zbigniew Galazka finally gets to play percussion! Here he's "drumming up" some kielbasa and pierogi business.
Happy servers, happy customers. Our hard working kitchen staff and servers satisfied thousands of Polish Food lovers! What a crew: Nicole, Kasia, Wojtek, Karolina, and Ania welcome you. Others not pictured included David, Genia, Halinka, Juliana, and Thomas. (If I missed someone, please let me know - your service is well appreciated!)
Bill Kwiatkowski was our happy "Lemonade Man"!
Cashiers: Julie and Gina take your money with a smile. Not pictured is Genia Sawicki. Thank you.
Our President Kris Cieply and our Spokesperson Eva Seibak relax after another very successful event.
I continue to be overwhelmed and impressed by the quality and quantity of the work done by our volunteers on behalf of this fine cultural organization. Hannu Mikkonen, the President of the House of Pacific Relations said that this may be the largest international cultural organization in the world. We want to make it the best. Thank you and Congratulations!
Your Secretary and Webmaster,
Marek
PS: See the original event flyer by clicking on this link:
75th Anniversary Celebration
