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The Fate of Poles in India 1942 – 1948

The Polish refugee settlement in ValivadeShelley2025-02-27T13:41:24+00:00

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The Polish refugee settlement in Valivade

6th grade of Polish children at the Henryk Sienkiewicz School in Valivade; source: private collection of Jerzy Szczawiński

Education

Parade of Polish scouts organized for the May 3rd holiday, Leszek Bełdowski marches with his troop, Valivade, May 3, 1946; source: Koło Polaków z Narodów Zjednoczonych

Scouting

Michał Chmielowiec (standing in the center) from the editorial office of the magazine "Polak w Niechciał" among dancers and children from the dance and vocal group "Bajka", Valivade, 1943; source: Koło Polaków z Niechciał

Cultural Life

Athletics competition in the housing estate – Ryszard Godlewski and Zbigniew Nowicki running, Valivade, 1947; source: Poles from India Association

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The main altar in the church of the Polish refugee settlement in Valivade; source: Poles from India Association

Religious Life

In the building of the local post office, visible on the left: Lucjan Budnik and Stanisława Żołądkiewicz, Valivade, 1944; source: Koło Polaków z Niechciały

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