LLP-ERASMUS guide - Uniwersytet im. Adama Mickiewicza

The Autumn provides an opportunity to celebrate
Saint Martin Street Day. On November 11th,
a colorful parade sets off on a march down the
Saint Martin Street. The City Mayor hands over the
city gate key to Saint Martin who arrives on a white
horse. The holiday is an opportunity to make sweet
croissants which, as legend says, have been shaped
after a horseshoe from Saint Martin’s horse.
5.4 Juwenalia
Juwenalia – time to begin student days. Once a year
in May, the Mayor of Poznań surrenders city gate
keys to students, and from now on for a couple of
days, the city belongs only to students! Crowds of
young people use the occasion to hit the streets and
celebrate. A vivid student parade kicks off a series
This is also a time to hold Saint Martin’s Antiques
Fair that should not be missed by any lover of old
items with character.
For more information on Poznań’s preparations to
become the European Capital of Culture in 2016,
see www.2016poznan.pl
of musical, sports and cultural events. Invariably,
Juwenalia’s biggest attraction are the concerts
– a chance to listen to favorite music genres in
various compilations. Every year, Juwenalia offers
days of pure fun allowing students to assert their
independence and display their imagination.
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