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Devil and Shoemaker

Ones upon a time a Shoemaker went for a walk, when he was near Davil’s Kitchen (the name of a sandstone cave under the river Kwisa), he saw a Devil which was making shoes. The Devil cought sight of Shoemaker, went out and said: "Let’s bet! You will make a leather for the knee-length boots, and I’ll make a fur. One of us, who will make the work better, get the boots. Tomorrow morning, after the sunrise, be here, in front of my kitchen! We’ll see who will be the winner".

Girl and a Bear

At the beginning of XII century there was a palace on the charming Slask area. The palace was belonged to the rich and respectable church founder Piotr Wlostowic, who was a believer in peace in his own land. There were no alarming weapon noises and no knight’s
gathering. For inhabitants’ entertain and fun some bears were kept in cellars. A tamer took care of the bears and tamed them. The bear show was very popular among courtiers and court-ladies.

Polish Customs

Polish Folk Art.
For centuries since the dawn of feudalism, a traditional folk art has thrived in the villages and small towns of Poland. This art, intimately connected with the everyday life and local interests of the common people and enriched by creative individuals in each new generation, reflects the uniqueness of each of Poland's regions.
Folk art includes not only such standard forms as painting, sculpture and wood engraving, but also decorative art, such as paper cut-outs, decorations made of straw, painted Easter eggs, and wedding and birthday cakes. Folk art also includes weaving, embroidery, pottery, wooden vessels and household utensils and metal products.
Folk art is still very much alive in many regions of Poland. Today, its lasting artistic value and the specific features of its content and style give this art a high place in Poland's national culture.