Juwenalia

Juwenalia is a Polish higher education students' holiday that is traditionally held in May, just before summer examinations, but can alternatively be celebrated in early June.

The first Juwenalia was held in Cracow in the 15th century. Juwenalia are observed in all Polish colleges, with varying names depending on the institution or locality. They are known as Medykalia at medical academies and Ekonomalia in economic academies. They are known as "Kortowiada" at the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, "Piastonalia" at the University of Opole, "Igry" at the Silesian University of Technology in Gliwice, "Neptunalia" at Gdask University, and "Bachanalia" at the University of Zielona Góra.

The triumphal march of colorfully clad students kicks off Juwenalia. The participants march from a college campus to the city's main square, when the mayor of the city hands the students the keys to the city's gates in a symbolic gesture. The three days are free of lectures and jam-packed with concerts, parties, sporting events, and beer consumption.

Location: From a University to the Central Square of the city
Held On: Between May – June