On November 11, the Poles celebrated the hundredth anniversary of regaining Independence after 123 years of Russian, German and Austro-Hungarian annexation. On this occasion many events took place. In my report, I present images from four of them:
the Independence Run,
the national anthem singing on Piłsudski Square,
the Antifa march, which gathered about 70 people and
the Independence March in which over 250,000 people took part.
The Independence March was the main event but until the last moment, it was not sure whether it will take place because of the disputes and games between the two main political parties, where one of which tried to prohibit the march and the second to appropriate it. Fortunately, the march took place and turned out to be the march of Poles celebrating the hundredth anniversary of regaining independence, not a march of political parties. The atmosphere on the march was wonderful and very patriotic. You could feel that the Polish nation is regaining faith in itself. I hope it will remain this way.
Independence run. 25 000 people. Photo: Julia ChodorPeople watching Independence run. Photo: Julia ChodorPeople going to Piłsudski Square to sing the Polish national anthem. Photo: Julia ChodorSaxon garden just before singing the national anthem. Photo: Julia ChodorSaxon garden just before singing the national anthem. Photo: Julia ChodorAfter the hymn, it’s time for a photo with the “king”. Photo: Julia ChodorKeep watching… Photo: Julia ChodorPeople gathering for an Antifa march. Maybe 70 people. Photo: Julia ChodorPeople gathering for an Antifa march. Maybe 70 people. Photo: Julia ChodorPolice watching the Antifa march. Photo: Julia ChodorThe beginning of the Independence march. I really like the flares in the pictures, so expect more. 250,000 people took part in the march and I must admit that it was a great experience, very patriotic. Photo: Julia Chodor250,000 people marching together under white and red wave of the Polish flags. Photo: Julia ChodorUnder the big sign KONSTYTUCJA counter-manifestation of people who were against the Independence march. Photo: Julia ChodorParticipant of the Independence march holding a banner with the sign “I love Poland”. photo: Julia ChodorTwo participants of the Independence march, one in a hat with British colors. Photo: Julia ChodorParticipant of the Independence march taking selfie. Photo: Julia Chodor100 meter Polish flag made by one of the participants of the Independence march. Photo: Julia ChodorThe giant Polish flag and more flares. I said i like them. Photo: Julia ChodorIndependence march. Photo: Julia ChodorFlares are an inseparable part of Polish marches and events. I think that to some extent they reflect our national character and I’m proud of that. If some people are terrified that’s their problem because there is nothing to be scared of. For me, the flares look beautiful and create a unique light in the pictures. Photo: Julia ChodorFlag of Poland with the emblem, in the distance the national stadium. Photo: Julia ChodorParticipants of the Independence march walking around the national stadium. Photo: Julia ChodorRider in a Polish winged hussar outfit. Photo: Julia ChodorThe end of the Independence march at the national stadium. Photo: Julia ChodorThe end of the Independence march at the national stadium. Photo: Julia Chodor
