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What does grass sound like when it sways in the wind? What sounds do insects hidden among the shrubs make? How does a park change when we close our eyes and focus solely on listening? We invite families with children (aged 6 and up) to embark on an extraordinary journey into the world of sounds in Lublin’s People’s Park.

During this family sound walk, we will momentarily set aside what we see in order to discover the richness of sounds that often go unnoticed in our everyday lives. We will listen closely to the rustling of leaves and the voices of the park’s many inhabitants, experiencing the natural world from an entirely new perspective. Who knows how many fascinating sonic stories are hidden all around us in the People’s Park?

Participants can look forward to:

– Listening to the micro-world: we will stop at different spots throughout the park to tune in to “what’s chirping in the grass” – from the rustling of leaves to the sounds made by the smallest inhabitants of green spaces;

– Exploring what is audible and what is hidden from the ear: we will discover which sounds reach us naturally and which become accessible only through a specialist microphone that amplifies subtle acoustic details – a chance to explore the city’s fascinating sonic microcosm;

– Talking about sounds and listening experiences: we will reflect on which sounds we enjoy most, which we find pleasant, and which evoke unease or irritation. We will discuss how sounds influence our emotions and shape the way we perceive our surroundings;

– Discovering together: this is not only a walk but also an opportunity to experiment with attentive listening and explore how our perception of the world changes when we give more attention to sound.

Led by Katarzyna Michalak

About the instructor

Katarzyna Michalak is originally from Łódź and holds a degree in Polish Studies. Since 1999, she has been associated with the Radio Lublin Documentary Department, which she headed from 2011 to 2018. What fascinates her about radio documentary is the opportunity for close encounters with people and the unique nature of sound as a storytelling medium – a subject that also formed the basis of her doctoral research.

She is a co-founder of the Audionomia Foundation and co-author of the audio education handbook “Słuchaj, aby zrozumieć”. A two-time recipient of the prestigious Prix Italia, she has also received numerous other major broadcasting awards, including Prix Europa, Grand Press, Prix Marulić, and the Golden Microphone.

Details

Start time changed to 13.00!

When: July 5, 2026 (Sunday), 13.00-14.30
Where: People’s Park – start at the stairs at Piłsudskiego Street
For: kids aged 6+ (with guardians)
Sign up: via an online form
Admission free