Apogeum i kres stalinowskich obchodów Święta Pracy na Śląsku Opolskim (część 1)
The apogee and the end of the Stalinist celebrations of Labor Day in the Opole voivodeship (part 1)

Summary/Abstract: The Labor Day that falls on the May 1, was one of the most important events in Poland during the communist period. The celebrations were preceded by long-term preparations. Since the beginning of March, the society undertook May Day deeds. A few weeks before Labor Day, committees were formed, which ensured that the celebrations would proceed in accordance with the guidelines of the Central Committee of the PUWP. In the last days of April, in schools, clubs and workplaces, May Day academies were organized. On April 30, the most important academy was set up in Opole, namely the provincial. The program of the events proceeded according to the agreed scenario: initiated with speeches of party dignitaries, followed by handing awards and commendations to the leaders of work, and ended up with a prepared artistic program. Preparations for the holiday, especially if May 1 fell on a Sunday, were held in an atmosphere of rivalry with the Church. For the creation of a particular atmosphere of the May Day feast, served an intense propaganda campaign. It started a few weeks before the feast and the main carrier in the Opole voivodeship was the press organ of the Central Committee of the PUWP in Opole - „Trybuna Opolska”.

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