Wielka Orkiestra Świątecznej Pomocy (The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity) plays again in Krakow 2012
Wielka Orkiestra Świątecznej Pomocy (The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity) plays again – 9th of January 2012. 20th grand finale is just today! Do not miss it. It is only the biggest charity event in Poland, gathering millions and helps to sponsor medical equipment for polish hospitals.
Orchestra has started 20 years ago under charismatic front man Jurek Owsiak. Since then they gathered huge amount of money and literally millions, which went to transfer polish medical system. It’s a different cause every year but most of the money goes to support children’s hospitals. With over 120 000 volunteers working around the clock in every first week of January it is the biggest event of such kind. Orchestra is a series of events actually. Most recognizable are concert held in every bigger town, but there are also accompanying events such as austions, marathons, fashion events, and many more.
The biggest concert is as always in Warsaw, but also Krakow has it’s advantages. It all starts in the Main Market Square at 6 pm. Artists are Mats Meguenni, Via Rei, CF98, DMTA, The Car Is On Fire. Be ready and enjoy.
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