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

Sport

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

Religious Life

On duty during the weekly change of bed linen, Balachadi; source: from the collection of Wiesław Stypuła

Everyday Life