Lemko’s ABC, that is a meeting of ambassadors of the Lemko world — invitation
Just before the 41st Lemko Watra in Zdynia, we would like to meet you and reflect on what is closest to every Lemko — what is the past, present and future of the Lemko world.
We are facing a challenge, which we will repeat periodically from 2023 in a small, but very charming village Nowica, which aura will certainly positively influence interesting discussions.
This year we are honored to host the following Lemko world ambassadors:
- Anna Barnat Ph.D — Ph.D of social sciences, director of the Lemko Watra in Zdynia;
- Olga Kich-Masłej Ph.D — Ph.D at Jagiellonian University in Cracow;
- Professor Jarosław Moklak — Professor at Jagiellonian University in Cracow;
- Paweł Sokół — a solicitor;
- Grzegorz Suchanicz MA — Deputy-chairman of the Lemko Union;
- Professor Jarosław Syrnyk — Professor at Wroclaw University;
- Wacław Szlanta MSc — President of Jan Krynicki Educational Foundation;
- Bishop Ph.D Arkadiusz Trochanowski — Ph.D of theological sciences, bishop of the Olsztyn-Gdańsk eparchy,
- Grzegorz Trochanowski MA — President of the Lemko Union;
- dr hab., prof. UMCS Roman Wysocki — Professor at University of Maria Curie-Skłodowska in Lublin.
Program of events
July 10, 2023
Monday, 5.30 p.m
Young Lemko — a citizen of Poland and the world
- Who is young Lemko?
- How does he find himself in such a rapidly changing reality?
- What is the Lemko Region to him?
- What is his identity?
- Is he looking for his identity?
- What patterns does he have?
- What questions is he looking for answers to?
Moderator: Ph.D Olga Kich-Masłej
Ambassadors: Professor Jarosław Moklak, Ph.D Anna Barnat, Grzegorz Suchanicz MSc
July 11, 2023
Tuesday, 5.30 p.m
Deportation — facts
and myth
- What is deportation?
- Why is it still worth talking about it?
- What facts are still unsaid?
- Which myths are particularly harmful to the Lemko community?
- What is the point of view of the Lemkos on this matter?
- How to deal with the difficult experiences of the past?
- How to cherish the past?
Moderator: Grzegorz Suchanicz MSc
Ambassadors: Professor Roman Wysocki, Professor Jarosław Syrnyk, Ph.D Olga Kich-Masłej, Wacław Szlanta MSc
July 12, 2023
Wed., 5.30 p.m
Dilemmas of contemporary Lemko
- Who is the contemporary Lemko?
- What dilemmas does he face?
- What are the needs of Lemkos and are they marginalized?
- Which elements of Lemko culture should be nurtured with special attention?
Moderator: Ph.D Anna Barnat
Ambassadors: Bishop Ph.D Arkadiusz Trochanowski, Professor Jarosław Syrnyk, Grzegorz Trochanowski MSc, Paweł Sokół
July 13, 2023
Thursday, 5.30 p.m
Painting vernissage
by professor Viktor Moskalyuk and Makar Moskalyuk
from Lviv