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Cancelled Lecture: Exploring 19th-Century Carnival Traditions in Old Warsaw

Originally planned for March 9, 2024, this lecture explored Warsaw's historical carnival customs and cultural heritage.

This entry details the "Karnawał w dawnej Warszawie" lecture, an educational event at Royal Łazienki Museum focused on 19th-century carnival traditions in old Warsaw. Although cancelled, the lecture was designed to immerse adults and youth in the historical atmosphere, covering activities like balls, masquerades, sleigh rides, and hunts. It offered a unique look at Warsaw's cultural heritage and planned to feature an enriching slideshow presentation.

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Exhibition summary

This page details a lecture titled 'Carnival in Old Warsaw' aimed at adults and youth aged 14+. The lecture focused on 19th-century carnival traditions, including balls, masquerades, sleigh rides, and hunts, to be enriched with a slideshow. Unfortunately, the event was cancelled.

Curatorial context

The event "Karnawał w dawnej Warszawie" (Carnival in Old Warsaw) was planned as an educational lecture for adults and youth (14+) to immerse attendees in the atmosphere of 19th-century Warsaw's carnival season. The lecture was intended to cover popular activities of the time, such as balls, masquerades, sleigh rides, and hunts, enhanced by a slideshow presentation. It was also presented as a supplementary event to the temporary exhibition "Discovered Paintings. Photoaesthetics of Count Benedykt Henryk Tyszkiewicz (1852-1935)" held at the Stajnie Kubickiego. However, due to reasons beyond the museum's control, the lecture scheduled for March 9, 2024, at 3:00 PM in the Educational Center in the New Palm House was ultimately cancelled. Attendees were informed of the changes and apologized for any inconvenience.

Admission and ticket notes

Admission was 5 PLN, with tickets available for purchase online. A transaction fee was applicable. The event was unfortunately cancelled.

Karnawał w dawnej Warszawie key exhibition facts

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Venue
Royal Łazienki Museum
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Mar 9, 2024 – Mar 9, 2024
Artist line / attribution
Prowadzenie: Małgorzata Chomicz-Mielczarek
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