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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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A table of jewelry is displayed during PolishFest this Sunday in the Cathedral of Learning.

PolishFest brings Eastern European cultures to the Cathedral of Learning

By Nada Abdulaziz, Senior Staff Writer November 14, 2023
PolishFest, an annual celebration of Polish, Lithuanian and Carpatho-Rusyn cultures, took place at Pitt on Nov. 12. The ground floor of the Cathedral underwent a stunning transformation, featuring more than 20 stations offering an array of cultural goods.
Two children dance during Sunday’s Polish Festival in the Cathedral of Learning.

PolishFest 2022 spreads cultural knowledge and awareness on campus

By Gabriella Garvin, Staff Writer November 14, 2022
Upon entering the Cathedral of Learning Commons Room on Sunday, a rich aroma of fried dough and pierogies, as well as the sounds of Lithuanian and Polish folk music, greeted around 150 visitors.
The Polish Nationality Room in the Cathedral of Learning.

Polishfest 2021 keeps tradition alive with informational videos

By Katelyn Kruszewski, Staff Writer November 17, 2021
Pierogies, paper cuttings and polkas are only a small portion of Polish culture. To learn more about Polish heritage, students are invited to virtually attend Polishfest this week.
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