Empire State Building to glow white and red for Poland’s Independence Day

New York’s Empire State Building will light Poland’s colors on Monday to mark Independence Day, with national team captain Robert Lewandowski slated to switch on the display, Poland’s consulate said.

Empire State Building is among the world’s best-known skyscrapers. Since 1976 it has used changing light schemes to honor national holidays, social causes and major sporting events,

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The illumination is scheduled for 10 p.m. Warsaw time and is intended as a tribute to Poland’s history, culture and the millions of Polish Americans.

It will be the tower’s first Independence Day lighting for Poland, according to the consulate.

Lewandowski, described as one of Poland’s most recognizable athletes, is expected to attend after traveling from Spain following a Sunday hat-trick for Barcelona.

The Manhattan landmark, completed in 1931, is among the world’s best-known skyscrapers. Since 1976 it has used changing light schemes to honor national holidays, social causes and major sporting events; its LED system enables citywide light shows.

Polish community events marking the holiday are also planned at the Consulate General and the Piłsudski Institute in New York.

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Source: PAP, Polskie Radio 24