Project “I Learn, Participate And Cooperate” ( Nr. 2010.ETN/1-8/01)

2011-05-07

Grant scheme: Development of Intercultural Dialogue 2010
Project is implemented by Polish Society “Rodacy” in cooperation with Polish primary in Jēkabpils and Agency of Development “Pieci”
Project aim: to encourage ethnic integration by organazing cooperation between students of various nationalities, it makes development of intercultural dialogue at an early age.
Target group Polish nationality students (100), students of other nationalities (300)
Project location : City Jēkabpils
Main activities: contest about traditions, folk, culture, religion and history of Poland, interactive events for students, (3) publishing of informative material – a calendar (500)
Results of the project:
1. Provide information on traditions, folk, culture, religion and history of Poland;
2. Build cooperation and understanding of different nationalities pupils;
3. Actualized ethnic integration and intercultural dialogue importance in society.
The project is being implemented by the Ministry of Justice and the Society Integration Foundation financial support.

ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS OF COMPETITION:

1.1. Near to what river is located in Warsaw? (Wisla)
1.2. What is the name of ancient capital of Poland? (Kraków)
1.3. What are the colors of the Polish flag? (White and red)
1.4. Which Polish city is known as Copernicus city? (Toruń)

2.1 Poland’s Independence Day (November 11 1918.g)
2. 2. Polands first king. (Mieško 1, 966.g.)
2. 3. How many citizens are in Poland? (38th million 130th thousand).
2.4. How Christmas song are called in Poland? (“Kolendy”)

2.5. What is the name of Andrew’s Day (November 29th) in Poland? (“Andžeiki”)
2.6. Poland is divided into Voivodeship. How much is it? ( 16 )
2.7. What is the name on Christmas Eve in Poland? (Wigilia)

3.1. With what countries Poland is bordered by land and sea? (Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Ukraine, Belarus and Sweden with Denmark.)
3.2. The first president of Poland? (Gabriel Narutowicz)
3.3. The president of Poland now? (Bronisław Komorowski)
3.4. How zloty (approx) can be bought with 100 lats? (600)
3.5. Which year Pope John Paul II of the Polish origin, was in Latvian? ( 1993rd)
3.6. How many Polish schools now are in Latvia and where? (Five – in Riga, Daugavpils, Rēzekne, Krāslava and Jēkabpils)
3.7. How many students currently is studying in Jekabpils Polish primary school?

3.8. Name the famous Polish composer. (Chopin)