Autonomy March

The Autonomy March (Polish: Marsz Autonomii, Silesian: Marsz Autōnōmije)[1] is a demonstration that has taken place annually since 2007 around the 15th of July (the anniversary of adopting the Statute of the Silesian Voivodeship in 1920) in Katowice, Upper Silesia, Poland.

[2] It consists of a march through the streets of Katowice in front of the Voivodeship Office (the building of the former Silesian Parliament).

According to the organizers, the March is a manifestation of support for the idea to restore autonomy to Upper Silesia in a modern form, modeled on Spanish or German solutions.

The march ended with a rally, during which postcards were sent to the President of the Republic of Poland, Lech Kaczyński, asking him to restore autonomy.

[11][12] In 2011 was also celebrated the 1st Upper Silesian Day, aimed at maintaining and nurturing the culture and identity of the region.