On December 9, 2024, at 3:00 PM, members of the Center for Intercultural Education gathered for a celebration marking the 165th anniversary of the birth of Ludwik Zamenhof, known as “Zamenhof Tago.”
Event Program:
1. Welcome and Updates presented by Bożena Kocyk in Esperanto with translation provided by Jolanta Kieres.
2. “Appearance” by Ludwik Zamenhof and His Daughter Lidia Zamenhof. A presentation on screen, developed using artificial intelligence by our expert and enthusiast of modern technologies, Jarosław Szewczyk.
3. Esperanto Anthem – performed by all attendees, accompanied on accordion by Alicja Skalska (lyrics were displayed on the screen).
4. Esperantists in a Cheerful Mood – organized by Jolanta Kieres.
Participants of the Tuesday Esperanto course recited 10 stanzas of Julio Baghy’s poem “Estas mi Esperantisto.” Subsequently, participants of the Thursday Esperanto course presented short poems by Roman Dobrzyński: Perfekta kaj Difekta, Saĝo post Damago, Belulo, Fremdaj kaj Propraj, Libereco, Potenco de Entuziasmo from the collection Verda Simio.
5. Maria Baran talked with Krystyna Dulak-Kulej, a poet, Esperantist, and traveler. The conversation included casual life anecdotes, coincidences, and spontaneous decisions that led to relocations and fascinating journeys.
6. Singing Esperanto Songs accompanied by accordion.
7. The event concluded with a tasting of Zamenhof cake and with informal discussions.
The highlights of the celebration were noted in brief by:
Ewa Merha
