Polish culture in Bergen and Oslo. The second edition of the “Let’s Get to Know Each Other!” festival returns – all events free of charge
Experimental photography workshops, meetings with Poles active in Norway and concerts by Karolina Cicha – this is what the second edition of the „Let’s Get to Know Each Other!” Polish Culture Festival has in store. The event will take place on 6–8 November in Bergen and on 13–15 November in Oslo. Participation is free, but advance registration is required.
The “Let’s Get to Know Each Other!” Polish Culture Festival in Bergen and Oslo
We Do Festival
November weekends can be an opportunity to leave the house, meet new people and try something creative. The “Let’s Get to Know Each Other!” festival returns to two Norwegian cities with a programme aimed at the Polish community. Participants will be able to experiment with photography, listen to the stories of local enthusiasts and entrepreneurs, and get together over music.
Last year’s edition showed us how great our need is for simply being together in a meaningful way. Living abroad, we often pass one another in the rush of everyday life, forgetting how many fascinating stories and talents are within our reach.
The “Let’s Get to Know Each Other!” festival is a relaxed, open space. We are giving you the stage, inviting you to create together during the workshops, while the grand finale with Karolina Cicha will be a beautiful musical breather. Come and get to know one another!
Bergen: photography, new connections and a musical finale
The first part of the festival will take place from 6 to 8 November in Bergen. Its main venue will be Det Akademiske Kvarter at Olav Kyrres gate 49. The photography workshops are scheduled for the Stillhet room, while the Sunday finale will take place in the Storelogen space.
For three days, participants in the experimental photography workshops led by Paweł Kula will explore unconventional ways of working with images. According to the organisers, only a few places remain. Applications should be sent to wedocultureorg@gmail.com, with the subject line: “Photography workshops Bergen”.
On Sunday, 8 November at 5:00 p.m., the festival finale will begin. The programme includes a summary of the workshops, an exhibition of photographs created during them, and a meeting featuring presentations in the Pecha Kucha format.
Ten people from the local Polish community – enthusiasts, entrepreneurs and community activists – will speak about their ideas and activities. Each presentation will last exactly 6 minutes and 40 seconds. The presentations will be followed by time for conversation and making new connections.
Registration for audience members is by email: wedocultureorg@gmail.com, with the subject line “Networking meeting in BERGEN”.
The Sunday evening will conclude with a concert by Karolina Cicha, an artist from Podlasie. Separate registration via a form is required for the finale and concert.
Bergen – useful links:
Let’s Get to Know Each Other – BergenWe do Festival
Oslo: the second festival weekend
A week later, from 13 to 15 November, the festival will move to Oslo. Experimental photography workshops with Paweł Kula will also be held in the capital. Participants can choose between two groups:
- Group A: 13 and 14 November, 1:00–3:30 p.m., and 15 November, 9:00–10:30 a.m..
- Group B: 13 and 14 November, 5:30–8:00 p.m., and 15 November, 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m..
To apply, answer the two questions posted on the Facebook event page and send your answers to wedocultureorg@gmail.com, with “Photography workshops OSLO” in the subject line. Here, too, the organisers report that only a few places remain.
On Sunday, 15 November from 5:00 p.m., there will be a final presentation of the workshop works and a networking meeting with Pecha Kucha presentations. Local artists, entrepreneurs and activists will present their stories and initiatives. There will be an opportunity for further conversation after the presentations.
Those wishing to join the meeting audience should write to wedocultureorg@gmail.com, with “Networking meeting in OSLO” in the subject line.
The Oslo festival will conclude with a concert by Karolina Cicha. Registration for the finale and concert is available through an online form. Detailed event locations in the capital can be found on the organisers’ pages.
Oslo – useful links:
Let’s Get to Know Each Other – OsloWe do Festival
Free of charge, in Polish and with advance registration
All festival events are held in Polish and are free of charge. The number of places is limited, so advance registration is required for workshops, networking meetings and finales with concerts.
The festivals in Bergen and Oslo are part of a series organised by We Do Culture and the Kod Krowa Association, in cooperation with Beatus Cras Oslo, Beatus Cras Bergen and Bli Med from Trondheim.
The events are co-financed by a grant from the Chancellery of the Senate as part of the SENAT-POLONIA 2026 competition.
Updates and detailed information are available on the We Do Culture profile.
Based on the organisers’ press release.
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