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In Dębica there are numerous culture centers of various profiles. They offer various forms of cultural education – theatre, declamation, music, film, photography, dancing and art classes. The workshops, conducted by professionals, for many years have been popular among the children and teenagers, however they are also addressed to adults. Owing to some outstanding experts in drama, Dębica can be proud of its performing artists, who perform on the best stages. Anna Augustynowicz, a director, Mariusz Kilian and Mariusz Kropielnicki, actors, have begun their career here, in Dębica. Dębica’s Art Gallery is famous for its successful exhibitions, organizing plain-air workshops, and professional drawing school for children and teenagers. This is the place to meet not only local artists, but also guests from abroad, and admire their works. Amateur artists from Dębica stage operas The Public Library has helped to educate many generations of Dębica citizens. The book collection, available to every person, consist of over 250.000 volumes. The reading room offers a wide choice of newspapers and magazines as well as some unique books. Several branches of the library work in the town. Interesting collection of books can be found in The Pedagogical Library. Its offer is addressed to students and teachers. For 30 years the two Song and Dance Ensembles, „Małopolska” and “Igloopolanie”, have represented the town on stages in Poland and in the world. Regional folk tradition is maintained and celebrated by members of folk bands„Morsy” and„Gryfici”. Many important cultural events, such as „Golden Couple” Ballroom Dancing Competition, Children’s and Youth Dance Ensembles Championships “O Laur Rzecha”, declamation tournaments, and National Festival of Religious and Patriotic Exhibitions at Art Gallery are very popular Songs „Polonia Semper Fidelis” take place in Dębica. During the Art’s Days Festival thousands of theater and music lovers from Dębica and the region can watch some most interesting plays and concerts. One of the citizens’ most favorite events is “Dębica Days”, held in June. It is a few-day long festival, which takes place in the Town Square, the heart of our town. The concerts and sport games usually attract thousands of people form the region. Lots of people visit Regional History Museum and admire its rich collection of military pieces. One can see historical tanks and cannons, a combat plane and a helicopter. The museum is mentioned by Polish edition of Great Oxford Encyclopedia of the World, as a place worth visiting. Saint Jadwiga Church in Dębica There are several interesting historical monuments in Dębica. The most valuable is the Saint Jadwiga Church from the 16th century. Its distinctive tower is recognized by all residents. The church, rebuilt in 19th. century, lost some of its gothic charm. Another important architectural monument is the 19th century manor house at Wolica. In the past it belonged to the Raczyński family, the Christianis and the Płocki family. The synagogue dating back to the 18th century belongs to Confederation of Cracow Jewish Communities. Inside the historical building no traces of its original usage were left. Today the synagogue serves as a department store. A period cemetery chapel of the Raczyński family, who rendered great service to our country, can be found at the parish cemetery. The neo- Gothic building was erected around 1880. Among the most interesting places and buildings from the past are: the Town Square with several historic tenements from 19th century; villa “Wiluszówka”, a house of a prewar public notary; an edifice of historic Gym Society “Sokół”, an office of the Community Center “Śnieżka”; and a school building at Słowacki Street, dating back to the beginning of 20th century - today’s King Wladyslaw Jagiello’s Number I Lyceum in Dębica. Synagogue
The pools complex hosts European swimming competitions. The town has been investing in development of sport facilities. Today it offers one of the best sport basis in Podkarpacie. Dębica has a unique pools complex: an Olympic indoor swimming pool at Piłsudski street, and summer outdoor recreation pool at Sobieski street. For several years Dębica has hosted prestigious National and World Swimming Championships and Poland Grand Prix. An ice skating rink is available in the same building. Hockey teams from the region can practice there. The rink is also used by figure dancing section of the sport club. Many training camps are organized in Dębica. The teams have specialized sports centers, halls and fields at their disposal. Professional sport center in nearby Straszęcin is a training basis for the first division football teams. In the past it was used by our national football team. The town has always been proud of its sport tradition. “Wisłoka Dębica”, founded almost 100 years ago, is one of the oldest sport clubs in Poland. Its athletes, especially from the wrestling section, won 40 Olympic, world and European championship medals. 30 years old sport club “Igloolpol” has been a breeding ground for boxing and football champions. Artificial skating rink in Dębica. Wrestlers from Dębica are among the best in Poland The town’s authorities introduced the project “Europe of Towns” to their representatives in European Parliament. Dębica has been officially cooperating with Puurs, Belgium, since 1999. The first contact was established during the concert tour of Song and Dance Ensemble "Małopolska”. Since then many residents of Dębica have visited Belgium, making friends and starting Polish – Belgian families. For years Dębica has have an active Polish – Belgian Society: Dębica - Puurs „Heart for Heart”, similar to Belgian Cooperation Committee Puurs - Dębica. The local governments, culture centers and schools from both towns have actively cooperated. The town keeps in touch with Polish community in the U.S.A., strongly represented by emigrants from Dębica. Our original project of cooperation between the 27 EU towns, “Europe of Towns”, has brought Dębica many new friends, interested in joining the partnership. The project’s aim is to develop a close business, cultural, tourist and social relations between the European communities. The project helps the residents of united towns find business and trade partners and present the offer of their companies to potential clients from abroad. The students exchange is considered an important part of the program. The great number of activities will be financed by the EU. Creating an information portal, available to residents of all partner towns, is a part of the program. Dębica plans to open conference and festival centers and a trade fair, which will held the meeting, trade seminars, conventions and festivals organized by local governments of partner towns. The project “Europe of Towns” was introduced to some members of the European Parliament in Brussels. Local authorities of Dębica and Puurs
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