Under with the worst traditions of this blog, that all information appearing on it with a large time slipping, just put the memories of the last month of my stay in Tashkent.
December was
to be the most diligent and "twisted" period. The reasons for this state of affairs was at least a few. Some of them are constan s for each of us each year, employees ktycznie no matter where we are - you know: Christmas, New Year's Madness pre-Christmas, some of them resulted from the specificity of this period in all diplomatic and administrative offices, while another part (and probably the largest), she reached the Embassy in accordance with the laws of Murphy ... Nevertheless, probably due to the accumulation of tasks, work under time pressure and atmosphere of constant expectation: it is the arrival of the minister, the prime minister, a president, a star, in December I will be the longest and warmest recalled:) not write about everything I can, that's not all I do not remember everything: P
Yes So in brief:
first Tashkent, or more precisely, its major landmark, which Incorrect ątpliwie Amir Temur is square, has undergone a huge transformation. Unfortunately, in my opinion (and not only) for the worse. As you know Square neighborhood recently been subject to great changes associated with the construction of the Palace Forum "Uzbekistan" ( Дворец форумов I do not know whether this should be explained in Polish - in our tradition, it would probably be more Palace of Congresses ...). Therefore, as previously reported destroyed my cheap canteen In its place erected a second chime. But the biggest change occurred in late November. Brigade marched on the square, the worker-peasant and joined the works of destruction, which also have I reported earlier. Without public consultation was cut almost all the trees in the Square, and were primarily over a century, the mighty plane trees. Square, which gave shelter from the summer heat of the sun and a certain sense of intimacy in the middle of the city was always full of people, including what's really urzekało, old people here and there playing chess, his face has changed beyond recognition. Left few old trees that can be counted on p alcach two hands and planted a lot of tiny choineczek. Of course, it still looks nice and for someone who has seen support the calculated by means of direct Square raised alarm may be surprising, but believe me, the current face of the park, not a patch on the former and not surprising that many people saw the sound of Tashkent and the cracking of broken exhaust branches have to tear the heart ... But it's not done yet! In addition, the hotel was demolished Poytaxt (when I left took the accumulated debris removal) and, worse, the former church building at the former ... teacher training course, the question arises as to what purpose have been made so far-reaching steps. It's probably (most likely because no official comment on these activities) to provide a better view on the newly built Palace ... W coda, after all, is not it such a miracle again ...: /
For those interested in what is happening around the Square recommend these two reports:
Прощай, ташкентский Сквер!
В Ташкенте сносят очередные исторические объекты - здание церкви и гостиницы
second In connection with Christmas Polonia organizations in Tashkent have started to prepare the meetings of Christmas Eve. I had a great yarn yjemność participate in two such ceremonies. Organized the first "Polish class" under the direction of Monica Lotosz.
Vigil was held in the halls of the Catholic Church. His presence graced the ceremony, Fr. Bishop George Maculewicz, which is apostolic administrator in Uzbekistan. Monica was a great idea, "organizing" groups of carolers, who played a fun and festive scene noworocznyc h wishes. The musical setting has provided the team "Bawełnianki," which knocked me with his performance of Christmas carols highland "Gore Star Jesus" (in the network You can find it in version Noah's Ark, but it does not much of an impression.)
week later,
the second feast of Christmas was a meeting in the Polish of the Day ", also linked with a treat, and part of the artistic, which is prepared by Paul and Ilija Zajkowski Filippov, and which presented a" Bawełnianki "and Team "Together". Now that I mention the two teams, this sacrifice im a bit more space, because they are for sure worth it. With their performances could also read on the occasion of one of my previous posts about the Festival of Polish Song. "Together" is a total (I hope I'm wrong) to 7 people. Some of them have musical education and has been engaged in activities in this field. For example, Paul met for the first time tecture tniu when was quite by accident at a charity concert at the House of Composers in Tashkent - remember him, he boldly imitated Louis Armstrong :) But I did not know if that has Polish roots (I learned about it after the concert from the Roman, whose invitation I found myself at all at the concert), and the more that there is a Polish folk band! And I share with Eugenia, for example, that the study WIUT - of which, moreover, it did not know before;) Apart from the beautiful voices - the band members can play guitar, piano, violin and accordion (on these instruments, at least I saw them perform). "Together" at times been to concerts at festivals in Poland, but unfortunately the last time in 2008 - economic crisis has thwarted their travel plans for 2009 ... (
"Bawełnianki" is the family unit, which creates a mom, playing the accordion, and three daughters and a son. They do mostly folk songs, many of them do not even know, but they do it with such enthusiasm that I really got to listen up! And now in spomniane above performance of "Gore the star to Jesus," will long remain in my memory. terribly sorry that this is not recorded carols ... Ehhh ...
Both teams People make a big talent music, but also a great heart, for what they do. Promoting Poland as best they can and with huge successes, while not having huge budgets Polish central offices involved in the PR of our country. Odstawiają a good job without expecting anything in return! Frankly, these people are watching, it's like a daily struggle with problems that are alien to us - housing problems, lack of instruments, lack of funds for costumes, etc., your engagement break all the barriers and show that Poland is not for them empty word. Forgive me that I hit in such a patriotic tones, but I bet that many of you being there in my place would do well to warm the heart!
third Now a few words about the "my" Christmas Eve. December 24 began early in the morning, when I went to the city in search of gifts. This is a sp of tradition was satisfied that the best shopping day of Christmas is Christmas ... (probably the last once, when I prepared ahead of time, it was during the first year of study ...). When I returned to the Embassy crashed into Olga and Slawik, rozwozili who last wishes bożonarodzeniowo-Year and invitations for a cocktail (more on that later). So we went together to the so-called. Toilet, or SDS - Service Diplomaticzeskowo service, dealing with the processing of mission accredited in Uzbekistan, to deploy in the pigeon holes'ach correspondence, and then to the Embassy. There, at noon by Councillor Mr. Christmas wishes to all workers and the working day for most ended. After returning to the Residence, in the evening we had with Ms. Anna and Mr. Counsellor Christmas Supper at 12 dishes. They were not in full traditional dishes, but it added just the originality of our dinner! After dinner, the ceremony was held on gifts, a moment that Fits of took me by the heart.
After supper I went to the Residence of the Embassy of Christmas organized by Marta, Remka, Paul, Jack, Arthur, and probably no Jula:) It was cabbage and mushrooms, dumplings with cabbage, peas and pasta with poppy seeds (my favorite dish of childhood):) Najweselszym star moment was coming, and actually presents a quick toss, staged specially for Julka. Hilarious was how small she looked up at the sky looking out for the reindeer sleigh and then ran quickly into the room to see if there are presents under the tree, after Paul tapped the window and shouted that they Gwiazdor escapes! Then there was unpacking and watching gifts. Julia enjoyed the most Inder K Bueno and Mentosów cuddling each other on their packaging: D Before 1912 we went to church for midnight mass. I was surprised by the number of people who had gathered in the church. Was merely thanks to the presence of representatives of the diplomatic corps and Russian Orthodox, whose lot is coming to look at the course of the ceremony, treating it as an attraction! Some of them were under the influence of the Great ETOH-a, and so do not try on sensitive m like in Słupcy: P Most of the Russians could not stand the two-hour Mass, and after some time in the church felt more at ease. The devotion was celebrated in the Russian language in addition to readings in English and Korean. In addition, a paragraph from the prayer of the faithful was in Polish.
December 25 is also spent with Marty and Remka. Day flew We opychaniu the goodies Polish-Uzbek cuisine, including roast turkey, prepared by Paul, and a chorus of high-calorific drinks served by a Polish films TV. Just a typical Polish Christmas!
4th December 30 was a cocktail to celebrate the end of Poland's exercise of the local EU presidency in Uzbekistan, and provide guidance Embassy of Italy (in Uzbekistan has no diplomatic mission in Spain).
5th New Year's Eve spent at Miron Szoc ha (peace courier) with Daniel trainee with the MFA. To welcome the New Year we decided to go to the central square of Tashkent - Mustaqilik Maydoni .
people were at niemiara, albeit accompanied us the impression that nearly 10-20% of all police officers were gathered. In addition, the square stood a few police vans. As if the square had come to ustawki kiboli:) Too bad that banned the firing of fireworks this year. Has received a little color to the whole celebration. However, as always on such occasions, you could meet a lot of crazy people positively, costume and other cudaków! 6th Last day of stay in Tashkent, I passed by the following program. In the first place I went to the bazaar - Tyzykowkę where I wanted to buy a Soviet Omega watch - sorry cousin, but despite intensive efforts over a hour of exploration and "the fact rozpytywań" nothing came of it .. : / Then, use the nice weather we have agreed with Daniel on the "tour" of the tower is Tashkensky lewizyjnej, which is the highest structure in Central Asia (after the chimney power plants in the Kazakh Jekybastuz) and 10 the highest tower (and I emphasize: the tower - This is important in light of the recent opening of the Burj Dubai ) in the world.
We entered the elevator to the height of 220m, overlooking the Tashkent - unfortunately hampered by the low-lying smog, and a wonderful view of the nearby mountain range tienszański (specifically the spine czatkalski)! From the tower you can see our Embassy, \u200b\u200bbut for decency I have to admit that I was able to locate it exactly in the picture just at home. Exit the elevator can cause a lot of stress, because the leaves directly from the shaft of the tower on the metal structure that surrounds the tower and from the "outside world" separates us only about
1.5-meter-high barrier. At 110 meters a restaurant - decorated in deep Gierku, very atmospheric, I would recommend! Tables in the restaurant are located on the conveyor belt rotating around the axis of the tower with a frequency of 0.00027778 Hz, or as easy to calculate, with a period of one hour: PW price of entry to the restaurant (5000 amounts) is a modest meal (salad, 4 slices of pork and broth.) Awfully glad that I finally managed to include taszkencką tower, which I promised myself after the beginning of my stay in Tashkent. Next, I went to say goodbye to the Embassy and then to the dorm and back to the Embassy. Farewells took a long time (from about 14 to 2 at night) and extensively, and were connected with the promotion of "Moto Siberia" and disposing of the caps in the winter not quite clear to me the circumstances - I have to write on this subject to the Code: PW each If packing was according to best practice last minute panic - always an effective method, and the hangover just caught me in Moscow!
It's almost the end of my stay in Tashkent, but I'll put myself to say goodbye to the next post ...:)
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