13.09.2010 - Birth Anniversary of Julian Tuwim
Julian Tuwim wrote that Łódź was like “Baghdad from a fairy tale” and “La Mancha from Manchester”. In spite of the fact that as a 22-year old man he went to Warsaw, Tuwim’s hometown appeared in his works many times. “I declare: Łódź is my city!”, he used to say. All generations of Poles grew up with his poems. That is why September 13 (Monday) was an important date for the residents of Łódź. On 116th birth anniversary of Tuwim, Manufaktura was transformed into a unique railway station. A locomotive was placed on the square, with several small carriages behind, which could be painted. The culmination of the celebration was breaking the record in simultaneous reading of Tuwim’s poem entitled “The Locomotive” by possibly the largest number of people.
The next event connected with Tuwim’s anniversary is taking place tomorrow. It is organized by the City of Łódź office under the auspices of Tomasz Sadzyński, the acting president of Łódź. The celebration is going to be held in several points: Pasaż Shillera/Schiller Walkway and ul. Piotrowska/Piotrowska Street (near the “Tuwim’s bench”, from Tuwima Street to Zamenhof Street). Addressed to students of primary, junior high and secondary schools, the festivity is taking place from 11 to 8 PM.
The programme of the anniversary of Julian Tuwim – September 17, 2010.
THE STAGE (Shiller Walkway) – part 1
11.00 – 11.05 opening of the first part of the event
11.05-11.20 songs and stagings of Tuwim – the Primary School number 152
11.20-11.30 songs by Tuwim, edited by musicians cooperating with the Primary School number 2
11.30-12.20 recitation contest
12.20-12.35 finale of the dress-up contest “A character created by Tuwim”
12.40-2.00 PM staging of “Ptasie Radio” (“The Bird Broadcast”) – the Primary School number 29
1.05-1.45 PM the end of the first part of the event, prize and diploma giving
THE STAGE (Shiller walkway) – part 2
2.00-2.05 PM opening of the second part of the event
2.05-2.25 PM recitation of “Murzynek Bambo” (“Bamboo, the little Negro”) and “Idzie Grześ przez wieś” (“Here comes little Gregory through the village”) in Latin – the Liceum (Secondary School) number 18, the Liceum number 24
2.25-3.25 PM “Life and creative work of Julian Tuwim” contest
3.30-3.40 PM recitation and staging of “Lokomotywa” (“The Locomotive”) in German – the Liceum number 8
3.45-4.00 PM scene study entitled “Daj mi tekst” (“Give me a text”) – the Primary Schools number 4
4.00-4.30 PM “We sing Tuwim” contest
4.35-4.45 PM recitation and staging of “Lokomotywa” (“The Locomotive”) in Latin – the Liceum number 8
4.50-5.10 PM happening based on “Bal w operze” (“Ball at the opera”) – the Liceum number 28
6.30-7.05 PM end of the second part of the event, thanksgiving, prize and diploma giving
7.15-8.00 PM concert of a band playing Tuwim’s repertoire
OTHER EVENTS (Shiller walkway) – part 1
11.00-1.00 PM “The Locomotive” art games for 1-3 grades of primary schools
11.00-1.00 PM “The Locomotive” art games for 4-6 grades of primary schools
11.15-12.15 PM “A character created by Tuwim” contestants’ parade, the audience/jury announcing the winners
1.00-1.30 PM finale of “The Locomotive” art games – works presented in two rows depicting two locomotives and succeeding carriages
OTHER EVENTS (Shiller walkway) – part 2
2.45-3.15 “Tuwim’s look-alike” contestants’ parade, making photos next to the “Tuwim’s bench” as the finale
Piotrowska Street
11.00-6.00 PM birthday bouquet for Julian Tuwim (all-day happening)
11.00-6.00 PM the “D-H” theater, stilt men
1.00-4.00 PM “Traces of Tuwim in Łódź” – an excursion for the residents of Łódź guided by Piotr Machlański (the route from the “Tuwim’s Bench” to the clinic on Kopernika Street)
3.15-5.15 PM poetry city game – trying to find hidden fragments of a text by Tuwim – the Liceum number 26
5.20-6.20 PM “Tuwimki” show by the “Pinocchio” theatre.
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