Episode Playlist
Polish Waves - My Christmas Downunder( 0:58:0)
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Closing 2024 with our last broadcast of 'Polish Waves' - radio program by and about Polish community Downunder. Our topic is..... Christmas!
With Jan - descendant of Early Polish Settlers 1872, Maria - daughter of Pahiatua boy 1944, Dorota & Tom - first generation of Polish migrants to NZ - WE HAVE IT ALL COVERED! So tune in to find out about “Our Christmas Downunder”.
Merry Christmas! Wesołych Świąt!
Published: 13/12/2024 8:00:00 p.m.
Polish Waves - Little Poland of Pahiatua - Polish Legacy in NZ( 0:51:34)
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Join us to visit Pahiatua - safe shelter to over 700 Polish WW2 orphans that made NZ home in 1944.
Celebrating the 80th anniversary of their arrival we cover the history and the journey, we share emotional memories and acknowledge the humanitarian togetherness of both countries.
Published: 8/11/2024 8:00:00 p.m.
Polish Waves - Dancing Poles & Swaying Settlers - Polish Heritage Lives on( 1:0:16)
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Dance is an essential component of cultural identity, reflecting traditions and heritage.
Join Polish Waves to discover the role of dance in Polish culture.
Let's celebrate Polish dances and their role in preserving cultural identity. The Polish Waves team will elaborate on all five national dances of Poland and how they preserve Polish heritage in New Zealand and around the world. Listen to an interview with a New Zealand dancer - a descendant of the first Polish settlers of Marshlands. The broadcast is a part of Christchurch Heritage Festival 2024.
Published: 16/10/2024 5:00:00 p.m.
Polish Waves - My Favourite Destination in Poland is…( 0:47:39)
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Travelling to Poland?
The Polish Waves team chatted to the descendants of Polish settlers about places they wanted to visit and why.
In our August programe we are therefore traveling from the Pomeranian region by the Baltic Sea to Polish Mountains in the South.
Interesting destinations!
Published: 9/08/2024 8:00:00 p.m.
Polish Waves - For Whom the Bell Tolls( 0:51:48)
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In July we are revisiting historical Krakow (Polish city in the south of Poland), talk about Wawel Cathedral and it famous Sigismund Bell, and play some piano masterpieces.
Join us to learn something about our home country - Poland
Published: 12/07/2024 8:00:00 p.m.
Polish Waves - PORANA - Symbol of Friendship( 0:49:8)
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June programe is about friendship, music and some things in common.
Find out how Poles celebrate solstice and how white-tuffed kiwi bird in Tararua links Poland and NZ!
There is also music, poetry and NZ-PL connection at the 1944 Monte Cassino battle of WW2.
Tune in!
Published: 14/06/2024 8:00:00 p.m.
Polish Waves - Our May for Mothers & Homeland( 0:46:59)
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Polish heart for Mothers, Polonia and Poland - during the month when Poles celebrate national colours and commemorate those who fought for Poland at Monte Cassino in 1944 .
Published: 10/05/2024 11:25:38 a.m.
Polish Waves - Heads or Tails( 0:58:1)
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Polish Waves' talk about 660 years of Krakow Jagiellonian University, 100 years of Polish currency - Polish Zloty,
and Polish Olympians - as we celebrate 100 years since Poland's first participation at the Olympic Games in 1924!
All of it - flavoured by unique voices of Polish Jazz singers and composers!
Heads or Tails anyone?
Published: 12/04/2024 8:00:00 p.m.
Polish Waves - Forging a Better World( 0:53:27)
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Forging a Better World' - by inspiring inclusion, celebrating women, enjoying piano music and appreciating history.
Join us for the story of legendary Polish Queen Wanda, famous Polish pianists and their influence in politics and society.
And for some piano music - to celebrate World Piano Day!
Published: 8/03/2024 8:00:00 p.m.
Polish Waves - Operation Butterfly( 0:38:11)
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Polish Waves share the 'Butterfly' story of one young Kiwi pilot and his brave connection with War Poland.
And what is the butterfly link between Dunedin NZ and Krakow PL? Tune in to find out!
Published: 9/02/2024 8:00:00 p.m.