December 13, 2006

Don’t worry – the fighting isn’t real

Dramatizations of street fighting, exhibitions and religious ceremonies marked an important anniversary in Poland.

According to an article by BBC News, on December 13, 2006 Poland celebrated the 25th anniversary of the former communist government’s attempt to quash the Solidarity movement. The BBC reports that the crackdown started on December 13, 1981 and resulted in thousands of arrests and 100 deaths.

The recreated “street fighting” dramatized the failed imposition of martial law that started the downfall of communism in Poland.

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