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gmina Wilamowice

Wilamowice – settlers from the Netherlands (?) and their language

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Wilamowice – settlers from the Netherlands (?) and their language

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  • Location: gmina Wilamowice, Oświęcim, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland

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    June 4, 2021

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    The patronymic name of the town was derived from the name of Wilhelm (in its Low German variant Wilam), or even the Scottish William, the alleged founder from Scotland. Initially, …
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    Wilamowice is a town near Bielsko-Biała, called "Polish Flanders".
    It is famous for its unique community: Wilamowian language: A distinct Germanic language that survived despite persecution after 1945. It is currently undergoing intense revitalization, and young scientists are conducting research on it.
    Traditions: Residents still cultivate colorful local customs today, cherishing the memory of 13th-century settlers from Western Europe. Wilamowian costume:
    The group also uses its own very characteristic and richly decorated traditional folk costume.
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    Wilamowice and Stara Wieś
    The first settlers from the West did not found one village, but two twin settlements located right next to each other.
    This is confirmed by the …
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    Location: gmina Wilamowice, Oświęcim, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland

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