The president of PiS Jarosław Kaczyński invited to participate in the march. ‘I call all patriots to participate in the march on the occasion of the 1000th anniversary of the Kingdom of Poland and the 500th anniversary of the Prussian tribute or symbols of the will, sovereignty and strength of the Polish spirit," wrote the politician.
On Saturday in the center of Warsaw, among the gathered were among others. Former Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, presidential candidate Karol Nawrocki, president of the Law and Justice Jarosław Kaczyński or the Euro MP Patrick Jaka.
Participants of the event brought the flags of Poland and banners – 1 can read “God, honor, homeland”.
March in Warsaw. Donald Tusk posted the video, promotes another event
The event began with a Mass in the Basilica of the Holy Cross in Krakowskie Przedmieście. Then participants danced polonaza, trying to break the number of pairs record.
President-supported candidate Karol Nawrocki spoke to those gathered in Castle Square. – Although Poland was erased from the maps of the planet and Europe, the freedom of Poles lived deep in hearts – he said.
– We are committed to our 1000-year past, to our national heritage, to our memory. We are committed to our future Nawrocki emphasized.
The president of the IPN besides mentioned that we should "take care of our freedom and sovereignty." “This is our commitment,” he added. The crowd answered respective times, chanting, "Here is Poland".
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Meanwhile, almost at the same time as the march promoted by the Law and Justice began, Prime Minister Donald Tusk posted an entry online.
“Let us celebrate together the Millennium of the Polish Crown!” – wrote the head of government, inviting to the march, which was planned for 26 April. The minute movie shows fragments of archival recordings on which Pope John Paul II appears. A fragment of his speech is besides heard in the background.
Fragments of crucial events for Poland and Poles were besides shown – the emergence of “Solidarity”, accession to the European Union, or successes of athletes.
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The event website said: “Let Europe see this beautiful image on 1000th anniversary of the Kingdom of Poland‘.
It was further emphasized that polonaise as a dance is simply a "symbol of length, strength, attractiveness and importance of Polish culture in the world".
Jarosław Kaczyński, besides at the end of March, emphasized that "there are many reasons present to show that we – people who love Poland – are here". In connection with Saturday's march, traffic difficulties are expected in the capital.
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