Feel invited to the Kosciuszko Bicentenary Competition Gala & Film Marathon. October 3rd, 2017, The Connection, Rhodes Community Centre, Rhodes, walking distance from the station.Seat reservations necessary by email: office@kosciuszkoheritage.com or by phone 9484 1740. The Program:
5:30 to 6pm Drinks & Snacks, Viewing Photo Exhibition
“Kosciuszko A Friend of Mankind”.
6-6:45 pm Welcome & Official Speeches
Country Acknowledgement by Aunty Iris White, Ngarigo Elder
A Message from His Excellency General The Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Ret’d) Governor of New South Wales
Maria Koc, Deputy Marshal of the Senate of the Republic of Poland
Hon. Ray Williams representing the Premier of NSW, Hon. Gladys Berejiklian
Regina Jurkowska, The Consul General of the Republic of Poland
Kosciuszko’s Last Will presented by Ngarigo teenagers Tanaya and Dylan Edwards
Jury Member Richard Broinowski announcing the Competition Verdict.
6:45-7:30 pm Gala Concert
7:30-8pm Interval, traditional Polish food served
8-11pm Screening three movies about Kosciuszko
* Imię Jego Polska (His Name is Poland), TVP, dir. L. Smolinska, English subtitles, dur. 54:30”
* Kosciuszko: A Man Before His Time, USA, dir. A. Storozynski, dur. 54:38”
* Pierwsza miłość Kościuszki (Kosciuszko’s First Love), archival film produced in Poland in 1929 by J. Orshon, digitalised specially for the Australian Celebrations of The Kosciuszko Year, dur. 69 mins. This silent movie is illustrated with music composed by Josef Miller from Melbourne.Technical support Eugene Kedziora, subtitles translated by Ella Kukiełka, both from Sydney.
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