A group of Polish motorcyclist tourists has arrived in Iran to commemorate the centenary of Iran’s hospitality towards 120,000 Polish refugees displaced during World War II.
Iran (IMNA) - This contingent, 30 motorcycles, journeyed through the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Serbia, Bulgaria, and Turkey before entering Iran on May 3rd. They have since toured various provinces including West Azerbaijan, East Azerbaijan, Gilan, Qazvin, Tehran, and Isfahan.
The purpose of this expedition is to strengthen the historical and cultural bonds between Iran and Poland, while also promoting the cause of global peace. This special initiative honors Isfahan’s role in sheltering Polish children during the Second World War, a humanitarian chapter immortalized in works such as the Polish-authored book "From Warsaw to Tehran." It is a testament to the compassion and solidarity shown by the people of Isfahan in welcoming the Polish refugees.
Known as the “City of Polish Children,” Isfahan earned this epithet for hosting approximately 2,600 Polish children during that tumultuous period.
More broadly, over 100,000 Polish refugees-including 20,000 children-were sent to various Iranian cities such as Zahedan, Mashhad, Anzali, Ahvaz, Tehran, and Isfahan between 1942 and 1945. Among them, the group of 2,600 children arrived in Isfahan accompanied by caregivers and a number of nuns, marking a poignant chapter of humanitarian aid and cultural exchange during the darkest days of the war.
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