Did you experience donut madness today? Do you wonder what the reason of its appearing is? It’s Fat Thursday (Tłusty czwartek in Polish)! Basically, the habit of eating greasy delicacies dates many centuries back, when eating fat treats would ensure prosperity and happiness for another year. Nowadays, the looks of donuts and the reason of their consumption have changed. Fat Thursday is the last Thursday before Lent (the time of fasting), which in turn prepares Christians for the most important holiday: Easter. Fat Thursday might be called one of the tastiest Polish traditions. Regardless of whether the holiday is celebrated on the grounds of religion, superstition, or the desire to continue the tradition, it is an inseparable part of the Polish culture. Bakeries and supermarkets solicit potential consumers by offering a wide variety of donuts with rosy stuffing, cheese, pudding, chocolate, etc. It is worth trying traditionally fried donut or dry crispy cake in a form of a bow. However, watch out if you keep to a diet – all dainties are very high in calories.

(Kinga Słonina)

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

The International Students Office would like to wish everyone Happy Holidays and a New Year filled with love, joy, and cherished moments with your loved ones. We hope that the 2023 was a pleasant year for all of you and that 2024 will only be better. . Stay healthy...

International Christmas dinner

International Christmas dinner

Experience the magic of a multicultural Christmas celebration with your fellow students from University of Opole at our Intercultural Christmas Dinner on 21st December that will be held in student's club "Skrzat" from 5 pt to 9 pm. As the holiday season approaches,...