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Legends of Toruń's Old Town on a mural
The mural on Podmurna Street depicting legendary figures related to the contemporary history of Toruń's Old Town was officially unveiled on Thursday, March 6, 2025 .
- Today we are officially showing the work of Mr. Jakub Machowski. It is a small piece of the contemporary history of Toruń. All the regulars of the old town will get to know the characters immortalized in the mural - said the deputy mayor of Toruń, Adam Szponka. - The city is alive, it is developing, it has a continuation and among this beautiful Gothic that we can see, among the Art Nouveau tenement houses or the Prussian wall, we also have a bit of modernity, i.e. a mural that presents the recent history of the city.
The mural presents figures known from the recent history of Toruń's Old Town: Andrzej Langer - "Głos starówki", Wojciech Wiśniewski, who advertises the Toruń brewery by pulling a barrel and Mr. Marek playing spoons in Toruń's Old Town. The project consists of 3 parts painted using graffiti technique on the walls of buildings surrounding the niche. The graphic memory also includes a flower seller from the Caesar's Arch.
- I think that this new mural in the old town is a place that integrates the local community, residents, but also tourists - said Łukasz Drygalski, director of the Toruń City Center Office. - This is a new, cool tourist attraction in the city on the Toruń mural trail. We have immortalized characters who are inextricably linked to this place.
- For me, these are iconic figures from the Toruń landscape. They are not actors or politicians, although they are people known to everyone, or to most residents, who have positive associations. Hearing the voice of Mr. Andrzej Langer or seeing Mr. Wojtek pulling a large barrel, people smiled, they introduced a lot of positive vibe - says the author of the mural, Jakub Machowski. - The work itself was to be presented in such a way that the faces best reflected the character of these figures and the composition was a complete whole with various characteristic elements: in the case of Mr. Andrzej, it was a loudspeaker, a more dynamic composition with Mr. Wojtek and a characteristic barrel, and a third wall on which there is a collective composition, also presenting a few other characters, such as Mr. Mareczek, who played the spoons a few years ago and has not been seen for years, a lady who has been selling lilies of the valley under the Arcades for years, and a third person.
Andrzej Langer "The Voice of the Old Town" was a living advertisement for Toruń's gastronomic establishments. His characteristic and loud voice pierced through the streets of Toruń without a megaphone. Probably everyone who visited the old town during the season a few years ago knows him. His voice can still be heard on MZK buses when we approach the Plac św. Katarzyny stop.
"Mr. Wojtek" or Wojciech Wiśniewski advertises a Toruń restaurant and brewery by pulling a cart with a barrel in a characteristic period costume. We can still meet him on the streets of Toruń. Associated by residents and tourists, he has become a part of the landscape of the old town.
- This is nothing more than a reminder of history - said one of the heroes of the mural "Mr. Wojtek", Wojciech Wiśniewski. - You can see that the mural was made by an artist painter, not some amateur.
Mr. Marek – "Łyżkarz" is a street performer, a daredevil, a bard. His vocal performances accompanied by two table spoons are well remembered by connoisseurs of the nightlife of the Toruń Old Town. For many seasons, he has made himself known as a performer of well-known hits, in unconventional arrangements for spoons and voice.
The mural was created by Jakub Machowski – a graphic designer with 25 years of artistic experience, a graduate of the Faculty of Fine Arts at NCU and the Artistic Study in Computer Graphics. Author of over 600 graphics, specializing in portraits made using the graffiti method.
Saturday run through the streets of Toruń
This coming Saturday (March 8), participants in the running event "Legendary 5 tka" will run through the streets of Toruń. The start is scheduled for 10:00 from the Old Town Square, where the finish line will be located. During the run, there may be temporary traffic disruptions.
The race route was marked out along the following streets:
- Wide
- The Great Gravediggers
- Gingerbread
- St. James
- Traugutta to Sowińskiego Street, where there will be a U-turn
Next, the race route was led along Bulwar Filadelfijski to Błonia Nadwiślańskie. Return along Bulwar Filadelfijski, Żeglarska to the finish line, located at the Old Town Square.
The run will last until 12:00, the Police and Municipal Guard will be on site.
Women's Day in a sporty way in Toruń
Celebrate Women's Day with us in a sporty way. On Saturday, March 8, 2025, in the heart of Toruń's Old Town, a picnic will be held under the slogan: "Be Healthy! Be Beautiful!" The program includes zumba, runs, health consultations and meetings with the history and legends of Toruń.
Participants will be able to take part in the Legendary 5, the youngest will compete in races in four age categories, and energetic Zumba will appear on stage. Everyone will find something for themselves. An open health march will be led by a guide from Toruń, while sports challenges on ergometers and stationary bikes are planned for lovers of competition.
Women's Day is also an opportunity to take advantage of free preventive examinations, consultations with beauticians, physiotherapists and masseurs, as well as support from a sports psychologist.
The event will also be an opportunity to meet history, as actors from the Baj Pomorski Theatre will present a play inspired by Toruń legends. The City Guard will be present at the picnic, and will conduct first aid demonstrations, while the army will invite you to learn the secrets of recruitment and training, as well as presentations of military equipment.
Let's combine a healthy lifestyle, education and fun. Let's meet together on Women's Day!
The picnic in the Old Town Square will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Bolesławiec Dance Festival
BOK-MCC invites you to the unique Bolesławiec Dance Festival , which has been an integral tradition of the Bolesławiec Cultural Centre - International Ceramics Centre for years!
This is an extraordinary event, during which we will see on stage young dancers full of passion, participants of dance classes at BOK-MCC. This year's edition will feature:
- Contemporary Dance Studio under the supervision of Halina Bałacka-Kłak
- Hip Hop Dance Studio , run by Katarzyna Tomczyk-Jakubowska
- Stage Dance under the watchful eye of Anastasia Romanchenko
Energy, emotions, beauty of movement and music – all this awaits you during the Dance Festival! Come and let's experience this magical evening together!
We invite all lovers of dance and good energy! You can't miss it!
When? March 13, 2025
Time? 5:00 PM
Where? Kino Forum
Tickets? Available at the Kino Forum box office from Friday, March 7, 2025
The Ceramics Museum in Boleslawiec invites you to Easter workshops
Like every year, the hospitable thresholds of our museum open to organized group and kindergarten groups wishing to take part in Easter workshops.
This year we have prepared a diverse offer for you, which can be used in both of our buildings:
At the Center for Old Pottery Techniques (ul. Kutuzowa 14), Easter ceramic workshops will be held on March 11, March 13, March 18, and March 19. This will allow us to fire your works before the holidays! We invite you to sign up for the ceramic classes entitled "Easter Clay Library" at tel. no. 75 644 22 00.
We invite you to art classes at the Museum of Ceramics (ul. Zgorzelecka 28/29) in the first two weeks of April, from Tuesday to Friday: 01.04-04.04 and 08.04-10.04. During these classes we will make beautiful decorations and elements without which it is hard to imagine Easter. Registration for art workshops at the Museum of Ceramics is possible at: 75 612 13 70.
The classes are free of charge. We cordially invite you to participate!
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