[sumo] OFF TOPIC New videos, Princess Aiko POLISH TRUMPETER

[Barbara Ann]

Yes, as a Polish person, I understand and know why. The trumpeter went to
the top of the cathedral tower to alert the Poles that the enemy (Tartars, I
believe) were approaching. He didn't really know anything but this one
Polish song, and began playing it over and over. When the enemy finally got
within striking distance he was shot, with an arrow, I believe, and the
Krakowiaks celebrate and memorialize this every single day. The "melody"
actually still ceases at the exact point when the trumpeter was
interrupted/shot in his alert. 

BRTK

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SNIP

Last week I was in Krakow -- in Poland.  In the main city square  
there is a very large church with a tower that is probably 300 feet  
high.  Every hour on the hour, night and day, a trumpeter in the  
tower plays a fanfare to the city.  He repeats his tune four times,  
facing north, east, south, and west.  This tradition was started  
around the year 1390.  This has been going on for over 600 years.   
The local people stop and listen.

Why?

What is the benefit of this performance?  I'm sure the costs for this  
are paid by the taxpayers and the performance gives the locals some  
'good feelings'.

Why?

Is it possible for you, or me, to understand why?

earle
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