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A journey of remembrance to Krzyżowa, Groß-Rosen and Auschwitz

On January 27-30, 2025. 26 students from Bad Friedrichshall Gymnasium visited Krzyzowa as part of a trip to memorial sites to learn about the history of the Krzyzowa Circle resistance movement, the development of Polish-German relations as depicted in the exhibition “Courage and Reconciliation,” and to reflect on issues of hatred, propaganda and discrimination based on our latest exhibition “1939-1945: The Years That Changed the World.” Participants also prepared together for a visit to the former Groß-Rosen concentration camp, gathered further information on site, and then held a discussion about the importance of such visits in curricula.

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Meeting with the Marshal of Lower Silesia Paul Gancarz

A meeting took place on February 6, 2025, attended by the Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Krzyzowa Foundation for Mutual Understanding in Europe, Dr. Grzegorz Warzocha, and the Foundation's Managing Director, Dr. Robert Żurek. A councilor of the Lower Silesian Parliament and friend of Krzyzowa, Slawomir Piechota, also joined the discussion. The meeting was held to discuss the possibility of further cooperation between the Foundation and the Lower Silesian Marshal's Office.

During the meeting, which was attended by Lower Silesian Marshal Pawel Gancarz, representatives of the Foundation thanked the Marshal for the fruitful cooperation with the Marshal's Office to date, and presented proposals for its further strengthening.
Mr. Marshal Pawel Gancarz expressed his appreciation for the activities of the Krzyzowa Foundation and its impact on the development of the region. He enthusiastically accepted the invitation to visit Krzyzowa, a sign of his commitment to deepening cooperation in the future.

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Join the International Youth Orchestra - Music for Future 2025

Join the International Youth Orchestra - Music For Future!

Are you a young musician ready to create harmony across borders?

Join talented musicians from Poland, Germany, Ukraine, and Greece for an unforgettable summer of music-making!

What awaits you:

• Learn from renowned European orchestra musicians
• Perform exciting repertoire in professional concerts
• Make lifelong friends from different countries
• Stay in the historic Krzyżowa estate
• Professional development workshops
• Cultural exchange activities

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Another "Winter Adventure" is behind us.

From January 27th to February 1st, 2025, a special Polish-German youth meeting took place, with 17 participants from care and educational institutions in Świdnica (PL) and Kemberg (DE).

It was a time full of new experiences, integration, creative work, and unforgettable impressions. Creative workshops and acrobatic activities on silks allowed the participants to develop their skills, build self-confidence, and collaborate in an international team. There was also time to explore local attractions, one of which was the gold mine in Złoty Stok.

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