The cultural life in the city is rich and covers many fields.
The Regional Museum, located in the Town Hall, is the organiser
of many events, exhibitions and competitions. It also exhibits
collections of archaeology, history, art, ethnography and archival
photography.
The Centre of Culture and Art and the Municipal Cultural Centre
have created many events, which have been included into the
cultural "landscape" of the city. The most known are;
Shanty, "Recital" Polish Festival of Singing Poetry,
International Jazz Standards Festival, International Festival
of Music, Dance and Folklore, Polish Tournament of Poetry reading
"Kamień Wiary" and many others.
The clubs operated by the various housing complexes throughout
the city offer various cultural and sport activities especially
for both younger and older children. "Limes" Student
Centre for Cultural Activities and "peHa" Student's
Club are operated by the Podlasie Academy.
The "Podlasie" and "Chodowiacy" Dance Groups
maintain regional and national folk traditions.
Siedlce youth dance groups have won prestigious Polish and
international competitions. "Małe Podlasie", "Caro Dance", "Luz"
and "M'97" are recognised among many dance groups.
Local poets, members of several poet groups and clubs, enrich
the cultural life of the city.
Artistic education and the development of skills of young musicians
is provided by the Music School of 1st and 2nd
degree. Choirs working with the Music School and Podlasie Academy
win awards at regional and national contests. The Podlasie Art
School has long tradition in teaching local artists.
The following cultural institutions stimulate the cultural
life of city:
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MUNICIPAL CULTURAL CENTRE
ul. Pułaskiego 6, 08-110 Siedlce, tel. +48 25 6322750, 6442157
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CENTRE OF CULTURE AND ART
ul. B-pa I. Świrskiego 31, 08-110 Siedlce,
tel. +48 25 6446800
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Regional Museum
ul. Piłsudskiego 1, 08-110 Siedlce, tel. +48 25 6324224
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LIMES Student Centre for Cultural Activities
ul. Bema 1, 08-110 Siedlce, tel. +48 25 6431503
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Garrison Club
ul. Gen. Orlicz-Dreszera 22, 08-110 Siedlce,
+48 25 6323031 ext. 335
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Local Clubs "Rafa", "Lech",
"Ramzes"
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Man-Good-Beauty" Polish Competition
of Poetry
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Easter Tradition" Traditional Folk Customs
Presentation
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Festival of Folk Groups and Soloists of Eastern
Mazovia
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International Festival Song, Dance and Folklore
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"Fall Evenings" Review of Ritual
Theatres
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"Zaduszki" Competition of Declamators
and Poetry Singers
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"Adwentowe Granie" Performance of
Play on the Ligawkach
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"Kamień Wiary" Polish Tournament
of Declamation
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"Remanent" Review of Cultural Output
of the Centre of Culture and Art
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"Recital" Polish Festival of Singing
Poetry
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Jazz Standards Festival
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Siedlce Days of Theatre
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Shanty
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Town's Festival of Children's Creation