Once, I was asked by a Polish girl, what I know about Poland. It was a tricky question, because nearly all that leaks to the media is not so nice and it would definitely be a shame to list any of such facts. So here we go: positive facts about Poland!
Number 1: Bolek and Lolek
Bolek and Lolek is a Polish cartoon, an old one. In Polish it's called Bolek i Lolek. It is about two boys and their adventures. The illustrations are truly beautiful.
Number 2: Krzysztof Zanussi's film The Illumination
There used to be a shop with cheap books, DVDs, CDs and similar stuff, that the typical customers do not buy. Perhaps already 6 years ago I found there a DVD with an attractive cover. There was a man and a blackboard covered in some math or physics. I bought this DVD and wanted to watch the film. So far, I hasn't seen it. Though, I believe it's going to be a good one. Krzysztof Zanussi is a notable Polish film director, who started making films in the late 1960's (his first film dates back to 1969). The Illumination is from the early 70's.
Number 3: tasty bread
Polish bread has been probably the best bread I've ever tasted. We enjoyed it daily during a family holiday many years ago. One can barely explain the taste of a freshly baked Polish bread. Taste buds cannot be fooled.
Number 4: delicious warm fruit juice
I don't know if this is a thing in Poland or whether it was just typical for the place, where we had had our lunch during holiday. Nevertheless, this slightly warm diluted fruit juice from compote was really delicious.
Number 5: pleasant summer at the seaside
Summer holiday spent at the Polish seaside is a win especially for people who love the sea but despise the hot weather. It is warm and sunny enough, yet the presence of the sea make it bearable compared to southern Europe.
