Doda’s concert drew crowds to Popiełuszki Square. The show by one of Poland’s most popular vocalists lasted just over an hour. Dorota Rabczewska’s performance featured impressive pyrotechnic effects—and more. The stage design was intriguing, too. The artist sang one song while sitting on a throne. For another, she swung on a pink swing.
During the Bolesławiec concert, the artist performed several songs from her first solo album, “Diamond Bitch” (“Prowokacja”, “Katharsis” and the controversial title track). The concert programme also included this summer’s hit, “Nie daj się”. Hits by Virgin were also a must. The audience heard, among others, “Znak Pokoju”, “Szansę”, “Mam tylko ciebie” and “Dżaga”. Doda also performed two covers: “What’s Up” from the repertoire of 4 Non Blondes and Madonna’s “Material Girl”.
Motorcyclists’ stunt show
The stunt shows organised by the Bolesławiec Motorcycle Association “Bolce” attracted considerable interest. At the asphalt court beside Primary School No. 2, stunt riders, including performers from Wrocław, demonstrated their skills. The motorcyclists performed wheelies, burnouts and many other stunts. The audience rewarded their feats with loud applause.
The motorcyclists’ display was not the only attraction prepared by the Bolce association. Residents of Bolesławiec could also watch a Monster Truck show, featuring a truck crushing car wrecks, take part in a raffle and purchase branded T-shirts. The Rock Tower band performed for those at the school court.
Meeting with Marek Perzyński
At the invitation of Józefa and Marek Witas, owners of the “Agora” bookshop, Marek Perzyński came to Bolesławiec. He is the author of guidebooks for the inquisitive, devoted to the history and curiosities of Lower Silesia.
Perzyński previously worked as a journalist. “Globalism forced me to take on larger forms,” the writer said during Saturday’s meeting at the Orange pub. He admitted that he likes writing about people because they are the ones who create the atmosphere of places.
The author of “Wrocław dla dociekliwych” recounted many anecdotes connected with various towns and cities of Lower Silesia. As he noted, our voivodeship is “the region richest in monuments in Poland”. In his view, the people of Lower Silesia, although they form a unique cultural and mental melting pot, are trying to find their identity. Świdnica decided that an excellent way to promote the city would be a monument to Maria Kunitz, an outstanding 17th-century astronomer. According to Perzyński, the authorities of Bolesławiec should place a huge vessel in the market square, referring to the Great Joppe Pot. It would also be worth considering building a bench with a sculpture of Rozalia Joanna von Bonin, a woman from Bolesławiec who, among others, disarmed Marshal Brune of France.
The Ceramics Festival continues
On the third day of the Bolesławiec Ceramics Festival, as on the first two days, there were ceramics fairs, an antiques market and workshops prepared by BOK.
The event’s final day will be Sunday. Bolesławiec residents can look forward to many attractions, including a fitness marathon, a strongmen competition and the open Ceramika Cup chess tournament. At 12:00, a knights’ tournament will begin by the walls on Partyzantów Avenue. At 18:00, the kiln will begin to be extinguished. The festival will conclude with the street performance “Happiness, happiness for everyone”.
(information ii)