On Saturday, June 21, residents of Szczecin and surrounding areas and everyone curious in the past and character of Rotmaster Witold Pilecki will have the chance to attend a unique patriotic gathering dedicated to 1 of the top heroes of the 20th century.
The event organized by the Witold Pilecki Patriotic Foundation, the group “We Are To Remember”, the squad Generation and the Village Housewives ellipse in Kolowie, aims not only to commemorate the rot master, but besides to integrate the local community around patriotic values.
The programme of the event will begin at 4:30 p.m. in the intention of Witold Pilecki in the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in the ellipse (near the Bukov Forest). Then, at 5:30 p.m., the participants will meet at the Rotmaster's monument in Kolowie, where an authoritative celebration will be held to commemorate his life and activities.
The item of the program will be a patriotic picnic at the campfire, scheduled at 6 p.m. at the schoolroom in Kolowie. The organizers predicted many attractions: games and competitions for children, as well as a screening of the movie about Witold Pilecki. This is not only an chance to spend time together, but besides an chance to convey to the younger generation the cognition of past and values that Rotmaster represented.
The event is open to people of all ages — from families with children to seniors. Common prayer, reflection and fun are meant to unite the local community around the character, which symbolizes courage, dedication and integrity.
