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For those of you who aren’t familiar, today is Dyngus Day. It is a day to celebrate Polish Pride. Buffalo, NY prides itself as being the Dyngus Day Capital of the World by hosting the largest concentration of festival locations, live polka music, and authentic traditions.
Read more about it at http://www.dyngusdaybuffalo.com/whatisdyngusday.html.
Why should you care about Dyngus Day? Well, for one, it is fun to say. Go ahead, give it a try. Secondly, it is a way to connect and possibly attract new customers. Is there a Polish Alliance, Club, or School in your area? Do you have a product or service that you could sell them in honor of Dyngus Day? Next year, mark your calendar to reach out to them. Dyngus Day will be celebrated on April 1, 2013 and that is no April Fool’s Day joke.
Interested in other less known holidays and day/month observances? Check out this site: http://www.brownielocks.com/month2.html
Powodzenia!