Anniversary of Solidarity in Brussels
To mark Poland’s role in the collapse of the communism in Europe on 30th August, Brussels will host the 25th Anniversary of the Solidarity movement. The ORLEN sponsored event will be a great opportunity to remind the EU that the communism end would have not been possible without Poland’s strikes and protests in 1980.
The Brussels-based event will host special guest, former President of the Republic of Poland, Lech Walesa, former Prime Minister, Jerzy Buzek and former Minister of Foreign Affairs Bronislaw Geremek. The official opening shall take place at the European Parliament on 30th August with a presentation of the ethos of the Solidarity movement as a message for the contemporary world fulfilled with violence and terror.
On Saturday, 17th September, Polish and international bands, such as Maanam, Perfect, Myslovitz, T-Love, Zakopower, Ruslana and Belle Perez will give concert marathon held under the theme “Road to Freedom”. 22nd September will commence the festival of the Polish movies dedicated to the events of August 80 that will last until 18th October.
The official closure of the anniversary will take place at The Theare Royale La Monnaie on 3rd October where Lech Walesa is expected to thank the western communities for help they offered Poland 25 years ago.
