
Sounds of Traditional Polish Christmas Carols to Fill Historic Taverns for Charity
BUFFALO, NEW YORK, December 8, 2008 – Forgotten Buffalo Tours will partner with 2008 Grammy Award Nominated Polka Band Jerry Darlak and the Touch for an evening of „polka caroling” in support of a beloved Eastside charity. The tour will take place on Friday, December 19th at 5:30pm and visit taverns in Cheektowaga, Black Rock and in the Historic Polonia District near the Broadway Public Market.
Traditional Polish carols called „kolendy” as well as American standards will be performed along the way. Tour participants will also learn about the rich history of Buffalo’s „Polonia District” and about centuries old Polish Christmas traditions such as the Christmas Eve “Wigilia” dinner and the breaking of the “oplatek,” a Polish Christmas wafer.
Proceeds of this special Forgotten Buffalo Tour will benefit the work of Sister Johnice and the St. Adalbert’s Response to Love Center located at 130 Kosciuszko Street in Buffalo. Response to Love operates one of the area’s largest food pantries and is staffed by volunteers and supervised by Felician sisters.