The skies above Al Bidda Park in Doha were painted with the vibrant white and red of the Polish flag Friday as the embassy of Poland marked its National Flag Day.

The highlight of the celebration was a 21m Polish flag, the longest so far in Qatar, hoisted into the air by a large balloon, creating a memorable display for onlookers.

The festivities continue Saturday from 10am to 12 noon, coinciding with Poland’s Constitution Day.

Speaking to *Gulf Times, Polish head of Mission in Doha Tomasz Sadzinski underlined the significance of the event, saying the dual celebration also honours the Polish diaspora, connecting compatriots both at home and abroad.

“Today, we are celebrating both Poland National Flag Day and the Day of the Polish Diaspora,” he said. “We wanted to create something truly memorable and exceptional.”

Given the expertise of Polish professionals here, particularly in the aviation sector with drones and balloons, Sadzinski said they decided to hang Poland’s flag from a balloon at Al Bidda Park, making it visible to everyone.

He described the flag as a powerful symbol of Polish national pride, acting as a beacon for the Polish community in Qatar and capturing the attention of those passing by.

The celebrations, he added, extend Saturday to mark the anniversary of the adoption of the Polish Constitution in 1791.

Sadzinski said that this historic document, adopted 234 years ago, holds immense significance as the first constitution in Europe and the second in the world, after the American Constitution.

He highlighted the importance of such special celebrations in fostering stronger ties between Poland and Qatar, stressing the collaborative spirit and the support received from Qatari authorities.

“We are very grateful for the support from Qatar’s institutions and authorities,” Sadzinski said. “As an embassy, we strive to promote our heritage and culture, sharing it with our Qatari host.”

He also noted the reciprocal efforts of Qatar’s ambassador in Warsaw, Saoud bin Abdulla Zaid al-Mahmoud, who actively promotes Qatari culture in Poland, inviting Polish institutions to participate in events like Qatar’s National Sport Day.

According to Sadzinski, the Polish embassy in Doha has actively promoted Friday’s event on social media, sharing wishes with the Polish community and encouraging them to join the celebration at Al Bidda Park.

He said that such celebrations underscore the strong bond between Qatar and Poland, founded on mutual respect and a shared appreciation for each other’s cultures.