Yes, because it’s the only name day of the street celebrated
in Poznan. Since 1994, the Cultural Centre "Zamek" has offered a huge
range of attractions and thousands of participants of this event witness about
the sympathy we have for the main street of this town. Saint Martin Day has
grown into a calendar of Poznan’s events and finally proves that this tradition
is still alive in the hearts of inhabitants.
... is it really so worth-seeing ?
Yes. The program of the event is changing from year to year,
however, there are always a few recognizable elements. Every year, the
culminating poing is a colorful procession with our Patron as a spearhead. After the mess, Saint Martin, dressed like a
Roman legionary, traverses whole street
on horseback, arrives at the square in front of the Zamek where he receives a
key to the city gates from the hands of the mayor of the City. This moment is
the signal to start the fun (numerous exhibitions, concerts, movies, theater)
crowned with the fireworks display.
... is it really so delicious ?
Yes, only in Poznan on November 11, you can eat a croissant made
from puff pastry and filled in 35% with a white poppy seed filling. The quality
of the Poznań croissants is controlled by a special Chapter, which awards
certificates and confirmations of quality certificates issued in the previous
year. Bakeries holding such certificates guarantee that they deserve the title of
"Poznań St. Martin Croissant".
one day left
so prepare your stomach
for the
« croissant’s feast »
I didn’t know that so many things happen on Saint Martin’s Day. Next year I will definitely stay in Poznań on 11 November to see all the attractions! Thank you for this information :)
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