It is Friday once again and it's Postcard Friendship Friday! So here is my entry for this week:
Sent by Sylwie
Postmarked Ilawa
Dated 12 March 2009
Have you ever wondered about the ways of other countries?
I do. And one of the best places that I love looking at are the national costumes, or national dresses, as some would prefer to say.
I may not be a fashionista but I do love national costumes. I like the romanticism of it all... how each country's clothings are different from or similar with other countries, how it is worn and in what occasion. It also tells us a lot about countries and their values.
This postcard is definitely one of my favorites. It shows the different dresses worn by women and men in different regions of Poland.
Polish costumes are unique, though distinctly Slavic. Poland as one of the oldest and proudest Slavic countries delivered influence on many of the neighboring Slavic cultures.
- European Heritage Library
Wearing the national costume is like displaying your one's pride and heritage. I am just saddened that in my country, except in formal occasions, we no longer wear our national dress. I admit I do not even own a baro at saya but I hope it does not make me less of a Filipino.
and... this post goes perfectly with your interview over at Sheila's! National costumes make your heart beat faster:) This is just a peachy card! ((Hugs)) Happy May Day and PFF!
Ohhh I just Love this Beautiful postcard... Those costumes are so wonderful... Thanks very much for sharing, and...
Happy May Day!
~blessings~
Pearl
Hi Marie... Hello Pearl. Thanks for visiting - you are both early-birds!
Oh Marie, I was surprised to see Sheila's post this week, I can't help but *blush*
Pearl, your welcome and thanks for dropping by as well. Happy birthday again!
Magandang umaga!
I love that card! Ang ganda ng mga damit nila.
Great choice to start off May!
I've only been to the Grand Canyon once and it is deserving of its name... ;-)
How unusual! This postcard is lovely, thank you for sharing! Happy PFF!
How delightful ,love the costumes.
Happy PFF and a very happy May Day to you.
Enjoyed reading the interview with Sheila ,so fascinating.
Happy weekend to you.
What a wonderful card! I love all of the costumes!
Wonderful card....I am amazed at the craftsmanship of such small costumes (for the dolls). I'm a tad bit curious as to who took the time to create the costumes. ;-)
Happy May Day....hope your day has been beautiful.
What a great card - such tiny details...amazing.
Happy PFF and thanks for visiting my blog
~brightest blessings~
I have just ordered some postcards depicting Quebeckers in national dress and I'll be sure to share them on a Postcard Friday when they do arrive.
Evelyn in Montreal
Hi guys, thank you all for coming. My Fridays aren't complete without Marie's PFF and visiting all of you.
Evelyn, I'll be looking forward to your postcards :)
Sorry to be so late getting around to visiting, it has been a busy weekend. I love this card and how great that it ties in with the answers to my questions! I bet nobody will believe it's a coincidence.
You are right, Sheila!
That's why my jaw dropped when I saw your PFF post too. Hahahaha. Thanks for the feature :)