Organised by the Embassy of Poland in collaboration with the university’s Central and Eastern European Studies Section and the Department of English, the event presents a wide range of Polish cultural performances and workshops, documentary screenings, cooking classes and art exhibitions.

Today and tomorrow, Jedliniok Folk Dance Group performs Polish national and regional dances while visitors learn about traditional fashion from the 19th century through their costumes.

The traditional Polish folk costumes vary by region but are typically brightly coloured and decorated with embroidery. Some are still worn for special occasions today. Varying by region, they feature headdresses ranging from hats, wreathes of flowers to fabric colours, aprons, vests and ribbons.

On Tuesday, Alex Storozynski’s film “A Man Ahead of His Time” centred on Tadeusz Kosciuszko’s fight for liberty will be screened. It will be followed by discussions titled “Tadeusz Kosciuszko – Polish National Hero and World Icon of Struggle for Freedom, Independence and Equality” led by professor Tomasz Schramm from Adam Mickiewicz University of Poznan, Poland and the “Role of Tadeusz Kosciuszko in the History of the United States” by Jonathan Bungo from US Embassy in Bangkok.

Another highlight is the Mobile Photography workshop by Kamil Kawczynski, an award-winning lensman who will demonstrate his creativity using his Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge to capture everyday life.

The event continues through April 29. Admission is free. Visitors can check out the activity programme at www.facebook.com/Polish-Arts-and-Culture-Week-in-Bangkok-1305411506207020/