The Paczki Day starts the Polish cultural heritage in the eastern market

The Paczki Day Party started today with Polish treats and festivals on the Eastern Market.

Thousands of people took part in the one -day event, which traditionally paved the way for fat on Tuesday.

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The 45-year-old Rodney Srodek moved to Michigan from Poland in 1985.

“I love my Polish heritage,” said Rodney.

“What do you love about it?” I asked

“The family aspect, Polish music and Polish food.“Rodney replied.

Rodney is the proud owner of Srodek's, an establishment that goes back to 1981.

“My grandparents started this shop. We have two stones and mortar … Food Truck, I probably started about 11 years ago,” said Rodney.

“What is your specialty?” I asked.

“Pierogi and Kiszka,” said Rodney.

“What makes your food authentic?” I asked.

“The recipe of my great -grandmother … it is passed on”, “ Said Rodney.

And that's why hundreds of people were on the eastern market of Detroit to penetrate the Polish legacy as part of the annual Paczki Day Party.

“What is the only aspect of this event you love?” I asked a participant.

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“I think it is the Polish vodka, its Paczki -Wodka and Paczki itself.” Said Mike.

Husband and wife Mike and Anne Wyszczelski take part in the event every year to appreciate their Polish roots.

“What is the secret recipe to be married for 35 years?” I asked.

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“Many Polish vodka”, “ said Anne.

“Polish food,” said Mike.

It turns out that the moderator of the party, the best -selling article by Detroit City Distillery, comes from somewhat Polish.

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“7 years ago Steve, the head of the distillery, went to Hamtramck and got 6 dozen Paczki. This creates Paczki Day Vodka. It founded super niche. A few hundred bottles and now it is being expanded to thousands of bottles throughout the state,” said Ryan.

Although this event is complete today, Ryan Klosowski told the distillery that thousands of people take part in the one -day event, and it gets bigger and better every year.

“It's just something we really look forward to every year,” said Ryan.

This year Fat Desag falls on March 4 and the city of Hamtramck is ready to celebrate Polish culture again.