The legend of the Wawel Dragon (Smok Wawelski) is one of the best-known stories in Polish folklore. According to tradition, the fearsome dragon lived in a cave beneath Wawel Castle in Cracow, terrorizing the city’s inhabitants and demanding regular sacrifices. Attempts by the king’s knights to defeat it repeatedly failed, until a clever cobbler came up with a cunning trick and managed to defeat the dragon — not by force, but through ingenuity. The story has become a symbol of cleverness, courage, and thinking outside the box, and is still taught today as part of Poland’s cultural heritage.

Each event will feature a theatrical-literary performance in Hebrew, combining acting, storytelling, and active audience participation. Children will meet the fearsome dragon, the clever cobbler, and other characters from the tale, and become part of the story themselves. The performance was created by Amir Lavi – actor, playwright, and director.

After the performance, a creative workshop inspired by the legend will be held by Yarden Vassa – artist, illustrator, and comics creator – where children will design and draw characters from the story. The combination of theatre, storytelling, and creative arts offers a playful, imaginative experience and provides an introduction to one of the most iconic stories of Polish culture.

The activities are intended for children aged 4–9, and younger siblings are welcome to join a separate creative activity. Admission is free with advance registration.

The events will take place at the Polish Institute Library, Rothschild Blvd 3 (Beit Psagot), 22nd floor, Tel Aviv.

Friday, 24.7 | 10:00 | Registration
Friday, 31.7 | 10:00 | Registration