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The ‘hard-working and God-fearing people’ of Bambrzy hit streets of Poznań to celebrate 300th anniversary of their 700 km migration

The joyful parade of Bambrzy in their traditional clothing, as well as animals and carts walked the streets of Poznań from Środka to the Old Town Square, symbolically recalling the road taken by the 18th century migrants. Pomnik Bamberki w Poznaniu/Facebook

The ‘Bambrzy’, who hailed from a northern Bavarian town in Germany, arrived in four waves at the invitation of King August II to make their homes in villages decimated by the Great Northern War (1700-1721) and a cholera epidemic. Many of these settlements are now parts of Poznań.

Take on the walk on the wild side down Pomiechówek way

GALLERY: Located close to Warsaw and lying along the banks of the River Wkra the village offers an escape from big city life. 

Bus stop becomes tourist sensation after locals turn it into cosy ‘living’ room

Villagers set about transforming the little concrete bus stop by adding a table, chairs, artwork and a traditional cuckoo clock. At Easter they cover it in festive decorations and at Christmas they add a Christmas tree.

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