The Lajkonik, Wawel Dragon and Pan Twardowski are some of the most popular Cracovian themed toys. Over time, traditional wooden and ceramic figurines have given way to stuffed toys. However, we are...
In the runup to Christmas, magic grows all around us – and its charm is especially powerful in Kraków! Things kick off in mid-November at the Main Market Square: the distinctive...
Kraków once again stages a theatre of important questions, although not necessarily ready answers. Jacek Wakar Theatre critic, journalist, columnist, former director of...
What happens when I look at a painting I’ve seen thousands times printed on serviettes, notebooks and menu covers? Do my eyes gloss over it, or quite the opposite – I’m so familiar...
The festival promotes young talent while remembering tradition. 29th Etiuda&Anima International Film Festival 27.11–4.12.2022 Justyna Skalska Etiuda&Anima, celebrating...
Journeys to far-off lands, some of them imaginary, where we can feel uneasy – or, quite the opposite, right at home… Audio Art Festival 2022 18–27.11.2022 By Bartosz...
Autumn and Winter in the Kitchen If you think Poland goes hungry in the colder seasons, you couldn’t be more mistaken. We eat differently than in the summer, of course, but we also get...
A conversation with this year’s Conrad Festival guest Carmen Maria Machado on book writing a nd queer literary perspective. Conrad Festival 24 –...
Sweet Spots I must admit that I haven’t been able to enjoy Kraków much in recent months. Other commitments, mainly writing, took me away on short and longer trips. Text:...
Musical Chameleon The sixth celebration of accordion music in all its glory is upon us! Text: Wiesław Ochwat The accordion is a fascinating instrument: it was first patented in...