{"id":5650,"date":"2025-04-18T13:40:47","date_gmt":"2025-04-18T11:40:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uskrzydlamy.org\/?p=5650"},"modified":"2025-04-18T13:40:47","modified_gmt":"2025-04-18T11:40:47","slug":"wielkanoc-jedno-swieto-wiele-opowiesci","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uskrzydlamy.org\/en\/wielkanoc-jedno-swieto-wiele-opowiesci\/","title":{"rendered":"Easter \u2013 one holiday, many stories"},"content":{"rendered":"

At the Uskrzydlamy Social Development Foundation, we have long believed that diversity isn't something you learn from books. It's something you experience\u2014through relationships, shared activities, and mutual understanding. That's why we prioritize not only projects that support local communities in Poland, but also the activities we conduct abroad\u2014in Ukraine, Lithuania, and African countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We draw from this diversity every day, also thanks to the employees from all over the world who work in the Capital Group operating at the Foundation. It is with them in mind that we have been organizing the International Super Festival of Cultures for a decade now \u2013 a celebration of openness, integration, and mutual curiosity. And now, on the occasion of Easter, we want to explore how diverse a single holiday can be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Poland \u2013 holidays written with heart<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Easter in Poland is a time full of symbols, emotion, and family warmth. From colorful palms, to the Easter baskets, to the shared breakfast \u2013 each of these events carries a story. There's something magical about it \u2013 moments remembered from childhood: the smell of freshly baked mazurek (Polish mazurek), conversations at the table, the laughter of children dousing each other with water on Wet Monday. It's not just a ritual \u2013 it's an intergenerational bond that unites people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ukraine \u2013 a festival of faith and light<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

In Ukraine, Easter is a time full of spirituality and beautiful, deeply rooted traditions. The faithful bring baskets of Easter food to church, filled with homemade bread, eggs, and Pascha. Services are often held at night, by candlelight and accompanied by hymns. It's a silence and hope that unites generations\u2014not only at the table, but above all in prayer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lithuania \u2013 deep symbolism and family closeness<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Lithuanians attach great importance to traditions, including Easter. Margu\u010diai \u2013 hand-painted eggs \u2013 become small works of art here. The blessing of food, processions, and communal breakfasts have a solemn yet warm character. This is a celebration of peace and spiritual joy, where every gesture is meaningful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kazakhstan \u2013 modesty and spiritual strength<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

In Kazakhstan, where Christian communities are sparse, Easter has an intimate, quiet dimension. Instead of palms, there are willow branches; instead of crowds, there are small groups of believers. This is a holiday lived in the heart, often far from family homes, but with a great longing for closeness. Where traditional settings are lacking, faith becomes even more personal and moving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moldova \u2013 incense, candle and holy bread<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

In Moldova, the atmosphere of Easter is permeated with spirituality. Candles burn in front of churches, and baskets brought for blessing are filled with local delicacies\u2014homemade bread, eggs, and meat. There's no wet Monday here\u2014there's quiet joy, reflection, and the warmth of family gatherings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colombia \u2013 faith in the streets and in hearts<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Holy Week in Colombia is a true mystery \u2013 full of emotion and passion. Solemn processions fill the streets \u2013 the faithful carry statues, burn incense, and sing. It's a faith that emerges from the churches and transforms everyday life into the sacred. Community, holiness, and Colombian openness \u2013 all this creates a unique atmosphere for experiencing Easter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Africa \u2013 spirituality and the joy of community<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

In many African countries, such as Kenya, Nigeria, and Ghana, where Christianity is present, Easter is celebrated with tremendous energy and deep spirituality. Services (often outdoors) are filled with music, dancing, and singing. Rhythmic drums, songs, and joyful shouts can be heard. It is a time of vibrant faith, impossible to miss. Spicy fish, rice, and sweet pastries reign supreme on the tables, and gratitude and festive joy hang in the air. It is a celebration of hope and rebirth, experienced together, with hearts open to others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why is all this important to us?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Because each of these stories is a human story\u2014different, yet equally valuable. At the Uskrzydlamy Foundation, we recognize the diverse experiences of our colleagues and those we support. That's why we want not only to help, but also to understand and celebrate together what unites and distinguishes us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diversity isn't a slogan\u2014it's the everyday reality of the people we surround ourselves with. Thanks to this, we can act more effectively, more wisely, and with even greater heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Easter wishes from the Foundation<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

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W Fundacji Rozwoju Spo\u0142ecznego Uskrzydlamy od lat wierzymy, \u017ce r\u00f3\u017cnorodno\u015b\u0107 to nie co\u015b, czego trzeba si\u0119 uczy\u0107 z ksi\u0105\u017cek. To co\u015b, co si\u0119 prze\u017cywa \u2013 poprzez relacje, wsp\u00f3lne dzia\u0142anie i wzajemne poznanie. W\u0142a\u015bnie dlatego tak wa\u017cne s\u0105 dla nas nie tylko projekty wspieraj\u0105ce lokaln\u0105 spo\u0142eczno\u015b\u0107 w Polsce, ale te\u017c dzia\u0142ania, kt\u00f3re prowadzimy poza granicami kraju […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":5655,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[53],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5650","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bez-kategorii"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/uskrzydlamy.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5650","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/uskrzydlamy.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/uskrzydlamy.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uskrzydlamy.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uskrzydlamy.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5650"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/uskrzydlamy.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5650\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uskrzydlamy.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5655"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/uskrzydlamy.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5650"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uskrzydlamy.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5650"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uskrzydlamy.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5650"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}