PSNC Celebrates General Chłapowski’s Birthday

2025-05-27

PSNC Celebrates General Chłapowski’s Birthday

On 24 May 2025, the Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry PAS along with the affiliated Poznań Supercomputing and Networking Center organized a special picnic commemorating General Dezydery Chłapowski’s birthday. It was an integration event for ICHB PAS/PSNC employees and the local community of Turew, which hosted the weekend meeting. The heart of the picnic was the 18th-century manor house that used to be a property of the Chłapowski family and now belongs to ICHB PAS. The event was organized as a part of the “Organic Work – The Heritage of Wielkopolska Inhabitants” program. Part of the funds for the picnic was provided by the governing body of the Wielkopolska Region.

General Dezydery Chłapowski (1788-1879) was one of the most distinguished residents of Wielkopolska. He was a Napoleonic officer and a baron of the then French Empire, who participated in the Napoleonic Wars, the November Uprising (Polish national uprising against the Russian Empire in 1830), and the Wielkopolska Uprising (1848). His estate became the cradle of organic work. Modern agriculture of the region was actually shaped there.

The birthday picnic organised by IBCH PAS / PSNC featured a variety of attractions involving history, fashion, dancing and even some technology. The local community prepared delicious food characteristic of the Wielkopolska region. Additionally guests had a chance to try some melons, which were the General’s favourite snack.

Photographs by Maciej Rutkowski | PSNC

This image depicts four individuals in historical or formal attire standing on a red carpet, seemingly addressing an audience whose backs are visible in the foreground. Three of the individuals are holding open books or binders, with one woman in the center speaking to a microphone. The woman on the far left is wearing a long golden and white dress, the man next to her is in a grey coat, and the two women to his right are in elaborate black and silver gowns respectively. They appear to be engaged in a presentation, reading, or performance.
This image shows a procession of young women, likely models, walking down a red carpet outdoors, possibly during a cultural event or fashion show. They are all dressed in what appears to be traditional Polish folk costumes, characterized by richly embroidered blouses, colorful skirts, and decorative elements like necklaces and vests. People are seated on either side of the red carpet, observing the procession. The background features a classic architectural building, suggesting a historical or public venue.
This image features a man dressed in a black top hat and a formal, possibly historical, black cape over a white shirt and pink tie. He is standing next to what appears to be a large antique camera covered with a dark cloth, with a wooden front and a lens visible. In the background, there's a white tent or canopy decorated with large, colorful pencil-shaped ornaments. The setting suggests an outdoor event, perhaps a historical reenactment.
This photograph captures a group of people, likely performers, engaged in what appears to be a traditional dance or performance outdoors. The two central figures are a man and a woman, both adorned in elaborate, colorful folk costumes featuring velvet, fur trim, and vibrant fabrics. The man is looking towards the camera with a slight smile, while the woman's back is mostly to the viewer. Their arms are outstretched, suggesting movement and a dynamic pose. In the background, another couple in similar attire is visible, and parts of a historic building or palace can be seen, hinting at a cultural event taking place in a grand setting.