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Suite Dances from the Lublin Region

The Lublin region is in the easternmost part of Poland. The region is situated between Poland's main river, the Vistula and its right tributary, the river Bug. The river Bug is a natural boarder between Poland and its two neighbors, the Ukraine and Beloruss. The Lublin region was always a cross road between the Eastern and Western Europe , as regards to geography, nature, culture, religion and trade. The region took its name from the historical town of Lublin, whose origins can be traced back to the sixth century. In the fifteenth century Lublin became the capital of the province. Lublin has witnessed several of Poland's important historical. Events, including the Union with Lithuania in 1569. It has several high monuments, including a royal castle, and is now the seat of two universities. The folklore of the Lublin region is interesting because the various influences from its neighbors. The Lublin have their origin in wedding festivities. They vary in tempo and mood.

Syrena’s Lublin suite is comprised of the romantic and nostalgic Lublin Waltz and the energetic Polka Podlaska. The popular walking dance of Mach, the fast moving Cygan and finally the exciting Oberek.

Poland at its most historic, unspoilt and traditional

Lublin City is the principal urban area in the region, and as would be expected boasts a range of hotels and other visitor facilities. In 1317, Lublin received its City Charter and after a few years the town was encircled with walls, this is now the old town of Lublin. The old town is undoubtedly one of the leading sight in the region and is characterised by narrow streets and old houses many of which are under renovation.

On a hill facing the old town there is the huge and dramatic Neo-Gothic castle, which currently houses the excellent Lublin Museum. Prior to its development as a museum the castle was a prison dating from the early nineteenth century to 1954. The interior of the castle's Gothic chapel, the church of the Holy Trinity, is adorned by unique Byzantine murals which are presently being renovated.

Majdanek State Museum is one of the national memorials in Poland to the Holocaust. Between 1941 and 1944 several hundred thousand people from all over Europe were murdered in this camp. The prisoners barracks, gas chambers and the crematoria have been preserved to this day while audio visual facilities show graphically in a number of languages the suffering of this period. The museum is open all year between 8.00am-3.00pm; during the summer months it is open to 6.00pm. The audio visual facilities are open during the summer months until 4.00pm. Children under 14 are not admitted to this museum.

Examples of the region's rich rural heritage can be viewed at the Lublin Museum of Rural Life. The buildings here exemplify different styles of local rural architecture ranging from traditional cottages, barns and granaries complete with tools, furniture and livestock. A further attraction is a working windmill, and a manor house with is farm and traditional farm animals. There are also regularly special events demonstrating traditional farming methods and other activities. All the buildings have been carefully transported and rebuilt within the museum. The museum is open 10.00am-4.00pm every day except Monday between 1st April and 30th October.

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