March 23-29, 2006
Arts : Artpicks
Justify Your Existence
Pisanki, the Polish tradition of decorating Easter eggs
Theresa Romanowski, special events coordinator at the Polish American Cultural Center and Museum
Tue.-Wed., March 28-29, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., free
Polish American Cultural Center and Museum, 308 Walnut St., 215-922-1700
"It's definitely an art," says Romanowski of painting elaborate designs onto eggs in accordance with holy blessing day Swieconka. "You can do flowers and simple colors, but the Easter imagery of the Risen Christ and Blessed Mary is really something."

