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02-MAY-2011 Jola Dziubinska

Constitution Day: May 3

Warsaw, Poland

On May 3, 1791, the Constitution of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth was adopted. It was the first constitution of modern Europe and second in the world, following the American one.
It was a significant achievement of the Polish Enlightenment thinkers.
Since 1990 the 3rd of May Holiday has been celebrated as an official statutory holiday in Poland, and a red-letter day.
Since 2007 it has also been the national holiday of Lithuania.

On my picture you can see the Presidential Palace illuminated with white and red lights (both are the colors of Polish flag).
This illumination will last only for 3 days, 1-2-3-May, the Labour Day, Polish Flag Day and Constitution Day.

MAY 2011 Challenge AWARENESS & HOLIDAY SCAVENGER HUNT - "History Month"
http://forum.pbase.com/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=45425&sid

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Guest 07-May-2011 10:55
Excellent point of view and composition is perfect Jola !!!
Leo05-May-2011 00:35
Good photo and valuable history lesson.
lisamidi04-May-2011 21:30
...and than you for the information too!
lisamidi04-May-2011 21:29
Superb composition of this impressive scene! v
Mieke WA Minkjan04-May-2011 09:11
beautifully captured Jola, the colours of the Polish flag on the building!
very inspirational
j>a>e>17 :):):)04-May-2011 07:18
ONE last reminder for more energy :):):):)
Cindi Smith04-May-2011 02:18
OOOOooooo....a good one. I love the history behind this one. Thanks so much for sharing! :)
larose forest photos04-May-2011 00:58
Splendid shot of this monument and an interesting explanation. V
Brenda03-May-2011 23:41
Love how you captured history past and present. Beautiful capture of lighting!
laine03-May-2011 21:58
an important day for the challenge, Jola
Janice Dunn03-May-2011 21:49
Your country does have a lot of history... It's an impressive statue
Marielou Dhumez03-May-2011 15:40
This challenge is definitely a great one !
Love the History from your country and Lithuania you told us and the picture, Jola !
LynnH03-May-2011 15:33
So powerful! Poland has such rich history. I enjoy your stories!
Chris03-May-2011 13:29
A really great image portraying an important historical event.
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