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Poland! By: Ms. Ortiz The Polish culture is very unique because of it’s food, music, and traditions. In Poland, a traditional food is Pierogi which are dumplings. They also eat Golabki which are stuffed cabbage rolls, and Kielbasa and Cabbage. In Poland, traditional music is folk, and polka. Though, in more recent times, Polish people tend to enjoy many different kinds of heavy metal- black metal, thrash metal, death metal, and gothic metal. Some Polish traditions are Wigilia which is a special Christmas dinner. They also celebrate All Saints Day, and Pisanki, which is a tradition for Polish easter eggs. The Polish culture is also interesting because of it’s school and sports. Students start school at age 6 and attend until the age of 15. They attend school September through May. Sports that people enjoy in Poland are motor cross, track and field and basketball. People also enjoy fencing, soccer, and ice hockey. All of these different traditions are what makes this culture unique and special. 2