Poland to establish vodka museum

12 January 2015 - 15:57 By Sapa-dpa
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Privately owned Channel 31 cited Bekzat Boranbaiuly, head imam at a mosque in the city of Semey, as saying the vodka maker should seek forgiveness for the blasphemous use of the sentence "The Power of Allah Suffices for All."
Privately owned Channel 31 cited Bekzat Boranbaiuly, head imam at a mosque in the city of Semey, as saying the vodka maker should seek forgiveness for the blasphemous use of the sentence "The Power of Allah Suffices for All."
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Visitors won't be able to toss back vodka in a planned museum in Warsaw's historic Praga district, but they will be able to learn what agricultural products are needed to manufacture vodka, as well as find out about the Polish distilling techniques.

The Museum of Polish Vodka is set to open in 2017 in Praga, a trendy location in the Polish capital, in two buildings left over from the former Koneser Distillery. Visitors will immerse themselves in the history of Poland's favourite spirit in five galleries.

The development of the area will also include new cafes, boutiques, a gallery and apartments.

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