Orfeo & Majnun – community project

Sunday, August 1, 2021 - Tuesday, August 31, 2021

  • Sunday, August 1, 2021 - Tuesday, August 31, 2021
  • Jordan Park, al. 3 Maja / ul. Reymana / ul. Reymonta
  • InfoKraków Zgody 7, os. Zgody 7, Kraków

Two myths, the East and the West, the worlds of Europe and the Middle East: they seem to be poles apart, yet love within them is equally strong, yearning is equally heart-rending, and death leaves the same void. The Greek myth of Orfeo and Euridice, and the Arabic story of Leila and Majnun, show that although cultures may differ in many ways, human desires and passions are similar wherever you are.

This combination and unity are the very backbone of the multistage Orfeo and Majnun social project, during which we will invite the community to dozens of free events - workshops, walks, concerts and much more!

PROGRAMME

JORDAN PARK – TENT

Workshops: Animal puppets and masks

6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22 August, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Legendary creatures and animals are a staple in ancient myths and classic fairy tales known from all cultures, which resulted in a vast trove of cultural and artistic material. Orfeo & Majnun would like to invite everybody to create puppets depicting animals and mythical creatures, as well as to take them to the street to celebrate the diversity of creation, the hope of harmony and the power of music.

Host: Żywa Pracownia

Community Workshop: Childhood Paradise Lost

6, 7 August, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Do you remember playing Indians, treasure hunting, riverside adventures and tracking wild animals? These workshops will stimulate your imagination once again – park alleys will turn into rushing Amazonian streams, lawns will be transformed into prairies, while children and parents will become pirates and sailors. During the workshops, the participants will make costumes, canoes, tents, tools and decorations.

Host: CSW Wiewiórka

Community Workshop: Obraz w pigułce / Dose of Painting

6, 13 August, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Together, we will paint a large-format painting based on the plasticine modules previously made by the children from the Żeromski Hospital in Krakow. The painting will be donated to the hospital and its young patients at a grand opening and unveiling ceremony.

Host: Dr Marcin Kowalik

ECO Workshops

8, 15, 22 August, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

29 August, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Both Orfeo and Majnun turn to nature to find solace in their suffering, treating nature as a refuge – that is why the project includes workshops revolving around fauna and flora. The aim of these activities is – on the one hand – to educate the participants on the various ways of protecting nature, as well as on the benefits it offers us in the contemporary world, even though it is degraded on a massive scale in almost every place on Earth.

Host: Aeris Futuro Foundation

Workshops and concert by the Recycling Band

15 August, workshops 6 p.m., concert 8 p.m.

Throughout the workshops, the participants will build small and larger drums, maracas and rattles of various sizes, tambourines, trumpets, as well as simple mini-harps. The workshop shows the second life of objects that are mostly considered waste, thus presenting the idea of recycling in practice. The finale will include playing music together on previously made instruments.

Host: Recycling Band

Literary meetings for children

Bahar means Spring

8 August, 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.

A fairy-tale, metaphorical story about crossing boundaries, but also about nurturing and developing one's talent – teaching that sometimes it might be worthwhile to fight for it and for oneself.

Host: Agnieszka Ay şen Kaim

Fairy Tales of the World

14, 15, 21, 28, 29 August, 12:00 p.m.

Have you ever wondered about what kinds of fairy tales children in Africa or Australia listen to? What animals are the protagonists in South American stories? We will take children on a magical journey through distant worlds, with fairy tales, that will give them pleasure, let them learn about their psyche and support their personality development.

Host: Krystian Truchalski

Tales from Under an Olive Tree

21 August, 12:00 p.m.

An amazing Polish-Arabic storyline, in which we learn about the beauty of Arabian culture and nature, as well as build an amazing glossary and discover the lunar calendar.

Host: Aida Amer

Orfeo & Majnun Concert

20 August, 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Orfeo & Majnun project in a musical version! The soloists of Orfeo & Majnun opera – Julia Szproch (Eurydice), Łukasz Klimczak (Orfeo), Basma Jabr (Leila) and Mohamed Ali Chebil (Majnun) will perform on stage. The concert will also feature performances by Tęgie Chłopy, Chłopcy kontra Basia and singer Asia Nawojska, along with violinist Magda Nawojska and cellist Klaudia Borowiec.

ZGODY 7 – THE MEETING PLACE

Orfeo & Majnun workshops for children

1, 8, 15, 22, 29 August, 11:00 a.m.

Together, we will try to answer the question of how important emotions are and whether they are different depending on age, skin colour or roots. We will talk about the most powerful human feelings, both the beautiful ones – love or friendship, and the less pleasant ones, such as sadness or loneliness. We will also consider whether art can help someone in a difficult situation and what is the role of animals and nature in human life. Children will make a tree of good feelings and glue broken hearts back together they will also go to the savannah in search of spotted African predators.

Host: Anna Kwiatkowska

Orfeo & Majnun exhibition of photographs

21 June – 19 September

We are living in the 21st century, in the digital age – the era of technology, which brings us closer together in a variety of ways. Unfortunately, this leads to unhealthy competition, loneliness, fighting for one's own goods, opinions, and for oneself. It might seem that the type of woman who describes herself as a “grey mouse” has neither the right nor the skills to cope in this new world and avoid getting lost in it. But what if this is her way to live a normal life and overcome adversity?

The Orfeo & Majnun exhibitions presents the Grey Mouse collection designed by Marta Pilas, a graduate of the SAPU School of Fashion Design. Her creations are complemented by masks and animal puppets created by Roger Titley (creatures.co.za) and produced by vs.designlab | Vero Schürr (vsdesignlab.com) as part of the Orfeo & Majnun social project, which referred to the Greek myth of Orfeo and Eurydice and the Arabic tale of Leila and Majnun to teach tolerance and love, and to connect the European world with the culture of the Middle East.

WALKS

5 August, 5:00 p.m.

Walk for adults: The Light and Dark Sides of the Alma Mater – the university district

The participants will discover the history of the university district by listening to the story of figures and events, which the institution would probably rather prefer to forget about – including the confusion surrounding its establishment, the granted privileges, the medieval principles of its operation, as well as about its students – who could study, when and for how many years? We will also have an opportunity to listen to stories about problems with students, as well as unique academic stories and the functioning of the university during the occupation and after the war.

7 August, 10:00 a.m.

Walk for adults: Life in Medieval Krakow – the Old Town

During the walk, the participants will listen to a story about life in a medieval city, its municipal offices, entertainment and the origins of particular street names.

8 August, 10:00 a.m.

Walk for adults: A City Without Churches – Nowa Huta

We are going to take a closer look at memories of a socialist city meant to be a model for the new society. We will talk about its establishment, the plans and intentions, as well as what was accomplished. We will also pay a visit to the main public buildings and housing estates; thinking about who lived there and why the perfect socialist city was hardly supported by the society and how it was possible to build churches in Nowa Huta against the authorities.

10 August, 11:00 a.m.

A multicultural walk for children: Tatar Raids on Krakow

The 13th century was a period of development of Krakow, marked with battles with the Tatar raiders. The city suffered during these raids, as it stood in the way of the Mongol armies, curbing their Central European expansion.

Host: Barbara Polarczyk

12 August, 5:00 p.m.

Walk for adults: In the Shadow of Churches and Synagogues – Krakow's Kazimierz

The history of Kazimierz – from its foundation to the present day – will be shown through the prism of the coexistence of two societies, Christians and Jews. Difficult relations, disputes, as well as cooperation and mutual assistance, economic rivalry and cultural differences. The participants will learn more about the great figures, who shaped the consciousness of particular social groups.

14 August, 10:00 a.m.

Walk for adults: Foreigners in Krakow – difficult beginnings of many stories

Stories about foreigners who settled in Krakow and actively participated in its political, cultural and artistic life. The participants will learn more about the Matejko and Estreicher families, as well as Veit Stoss, Bartolomeo Berrecci, Franciszek Placidi and Józef Dietl. We will see Krakow through the eyes of foreigners visiting the City of Kings.

14 August, 11:00 a.m.

A multicultural walk for children: Cultural Residents of the Land of the Cherry Blossom

The culture of Japan is unique – everybody knows the kimonos, the unique gestures and rituals, such as bowing and the tea ceremony. Did you know that Japanese culture has a special place in the heart of Krakow?

Host: Barbara Polarczyk

15 August, 10:00 a.m.

Walk for adults: These Infernal Inventions – gas, electricity, railroads and cars

A walk through the streets of Krakow with stories about new inventions that changed the face of the city: the railway, new industrial plants such as the brewery, the blacksmith's shop and Zieleniewski's machine factory, as well as urban infrastructure – bridges, crossings, intersections. How was the city lit and how was it electrified? What is an omnibus, where you could get with a street car and why was a fire brigade established? What was the Machine House used for, where was the first power plant built, and why were cyclists and motorists to blame for everything?

19 August, 5:00 p.m.

Walk for adults: God’s Scourge – pandemics and cataclysms, and how we dealt with them

During the walk, the participants will learn about the history of the oldest hospitals in the city; we will find out how epidemics were dealt with in the days of old, discover the places which still host miraculous paintings and sculptures – old praying places, where the urban dwellers prayed in difficult times, and find out why burials were forbidden within the city limits during the Partitions of Poland, and why there are so many references to saints in the names of Krakow streets.

21 August, 10:00 a.m.

Walk for adults: Legends and Myths of Krakow – what's wrong with copied stories?

As we walk along the Royal Road, we will discover the true versions of old legends, as well as old stories – about the city walls, about the origins of old city buildings, assess the work of restorers and builders, and discover the true stories about some of the most prominent figures our history. Do you know the mysteries of the Main Market Square and why is Krakow famous for its legends? There are stories we don't tell tourists!

21 August, 11:00 a.m.

A multicultural walk for children: On the Trail of Krakow's Jewish Culture

The contemporary atmosphere of the Jewish Kazimierz is owed to galleries, studios, restaurants, hotels, synagogues, as well as the popular antique market on the Nowy Square. Traces of past history are enchanted in the old walls, streets and alleys and historical memorabilia we keep finding to this day.

Host: Barbara Polarczyk

22 August, 10:00 a.m.

Walk for adults: Those Stubborn Feminists – the role of women in the society of old Krakow

Stories of extraordinary women and their struggle for recognition of the right to their own opinions or participation in social, scientific and economic life. Moral, political and artistic scandals involving ladies fighting for equal rights and recognition. The first women studying at the university, the first suffragettes, the first women running shops and services. History of the salons in Krakow run by outstanding women.

23 August, 11:00 a.m.

A multicultural walk for children: All Roads Lead To… Krakow!

In the place where the Św. Ducha Square can be found now, in the vicinity of the Juliusz Słowacki Theatre, there used to be a market square – now what remains is a historic wall, later a bus station was built there – these days, it is commemorated by 7 clocks, similar to those that used to be here. They show time in seven different cities: Krakow, Edinburgh, Rochester, San Francisco, Cusco, Lviv and Tbilisi. It is also the site of the now defunct monastic complex of the Order of the Holy Ghost, which included a monastery, church, hospital – the first one was established there in 1244 – and a cemetery.

Host: Barbara Polarczyk

26 August, 5:00 p.m.

Walk for adults: Difficult Fate of Podgórze

Podgórze was an independent city, which was supposed to compete with Krakow. During the walk, we will learn about its history; we will find out why it attracted settlers like a magnet, and what opportunities it offered. We will discover ancient mysteries, as well as legends and stories connected with places and objects of Podgórze – and we will not forget about the tragic events of the Krakow Revolution and World War II.

28 August, 10:00 a.m.

Walk for adults: Citizens of the City of Krakow – who are they?

A walk through the streets of old Krakow in the footsteps of the former residents of the city. Who were the first residents of Krakow, what were the changes resulting from the Tatar invasion and where did the settlers come from? Who were the residents of Krakow during the Middle Ages, Renaissance or Baroque? What language did they speak, what status did they have, and what did they leave behind? How much did it cost to get citizenship and what benefits did it provide? Find out the answers to these and many other questions during the walk in Krakow.

29 August, 10:00 a.m.

Walk for adults: Drunks and their Great Lives – a story about customs in old Krakow

Extraordinary stories of places and people enjoying fun and life – rulers partaking in feasts, as well as afficionados of beer, wine and other liquors, places famous for their best dishes and spirits, medieval inns, taverns and roads. Who went there and what did they order? What did the old festivals and carnivals look like and who took part in them? The participants will meet famous people at famous restaurants and cafes.

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