Krakow is celebrating the 750th anniversary of its foundation this week. Apparently the foundation is something different than the founding, as Krakow has been around in some shape or other since the 9th century.
The foundation was the passing of the Magdeburg Law, which was essentially (as far as I can tell) creation of good government, and allowed self-governmen, urban organizations, jursidictions, trade, religious and intellectual life.
Makes you wonder what Canadians were up to in 1257.
The week long celebrations include outdoor concerts all over the city, dance performances in many of the squares, the European Union Cup of Ballooning(?), competitions for the oldest Krakovian family and local business, sharpshooters, and parades of dragons, walking, floating, and flying.
I plan to see it all, but am particularly hoping to run into a few dragons.
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