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SUMMARY:The Polish Dragon in Tel Aviv
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DESCRIPTION: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
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