Norms for their own penny

This photo gallery includes images of 11 iconic examples of Polish culture, from the Polish flag to Pierogi and more.

Poland is a country in Central Europe with a history that spans over a thousand years. Its diverse territory extends from the beaches of the Baltic Sea in the north to the Sudetes and Carpathian Mountains in its south, but in order to truly understand this place, we must look at the people who live there.

Every country has customs that shock and confuse foreigners. Polish people going about their daily business or celebrating special occasions often do things that will make your jaw drop, but are considered perfectly normal here.

Photography

Costume of Polish szlachta (nobility), c. 18th century

Beautiful Suman from Kalbelia caste, portrait taken at the annual fair in Pushkar

Folk costumes from the region of Spisz, southern Poland. The girl with the flower wreath (in the back row on the right) wears costume from Kraków [source].