The Third of May is Poland's Constitution Day. It has been this way since 1791, making Poland one of the world's oldest republics. The Polish Embassy in Singapore held its National Day celebration early this year, cementing its long-time friendship with Singapore as nations that value rule of law and stand up against oppression.
Strong ties built on cultural and trade exchanges were reinforced in a friendly atmosphere, where food and drink (important for both nations) flowed freely. Poland Shiok! has become a catch phrase and long may that be. Here are some photos at Singapore's historic art deco landmark Clifford Pier, now part of Fullerton Bay Hotel, where Poles and Singaporeans have a good time together.
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| Clifford Pier is the grand setting |
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| The evening begins |
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Polish pianist Krzysztof Moskalewicz
performs his own transcription of
Dayung Sampan and Chopin's Heroic Polonaise. |
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Polish ambassador to Singapore
Tadeusz Chomicki makes his welcome address |
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All stand for the national anthems
of Singapore and Poland |
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| The VIPs line up |
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Some historical photos from 1966:
LKY visits Warsaw during the Cold War |
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The musical community was invited, including
Julie Tan and the Miruckis, Jacek and Silwia |
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| This was just the table of appetisers |
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| Suka Makan Polish style |
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| Must not miss out on the meat! |
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Former SSO principal percussionist
Grzegorz Markiewicz has been in Singapore
since 1980 and never left. |
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Calling all Chopin lovers,
including pianist Churen Li and
Dato Paul Supramaniam |
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Mugging with Vivienne, Hengyue, Layla,
Milena & Agnieszka |
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| Churen and Violetta join in |
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Looks like the Chopin Society
will be busy pretty soon. |
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Clifford Pier by night,
called Red Light Harbour in Chinese,
is no longer a sleazy place to hang out |
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