In the hall of Olivia Star, the December evening sounded exceptional. The Christmas Concert of the Choir and Friends has become a beautiful clasp of the day – full of warmth, emotions and experiencing music together, which at this time of year gains special power.
Music that connects
From the first minutes, the audience was carried away by the atmosphere of the meeting: there were moments of emotion, sincere smiles, spontaneous laughter and that characteristic, festive energy when everyone – at least for a moment – feels closer to each other. Olivia Star’s hall, filled with sound, turned into a space for experiencing together: without haste, without distance, to the rhythm of the most beautiful melodies.
On stage: Olivia Centre Choir and guests
The concert was led by music and a variety of voices. The following performed on stage:
Olivia Centre Choir conducted by Wiktoria Pagieła
Fahrenheit University Alumni Choir “Non Serio”, led by Beata Borowicz
Children of the choir members and friends of the choir, who added even more joy and naturalness to the concert
It was this intergenerational mix that made the performance not only have a high artistic level, but also an exceptionally cordial, “homely” atmosphere.
A sound that builds the mood
Beautiful, festive sounds were taken care of by Marcin Twardowski, who accompanied. His musical presence subtly led the concert, emphasizing emotions and giving the whole thing coherence – from quiet, focused moments to those in which the energy in the audience grew with each subsequent phrase.
Christmas carols and winter arrangements of well-known songs
The repertoire includes the most beautiful Christmas carols and winter arrangements of well-known songs – those that immediately evoke memories and build the mood. There were times when the audience listened in silence, but there were also times when it was hard not to join in – because Christmas hits just ask you to sing together.
The concert is open to everyone. And that’s exactly what December should be like
The Christmas Concert of the Choir and Friends was an open event and that was the most beautiful thing about it. Regardless of whether someone came “for a while” or stayed until the end, they left with the feeling that they had participated in something good: in an encounter that builds community and leaves a clear trace.
We would like to thank all the artists and guests for this evening. Such moments remind us that the magic of Christmas really does exist and often begins with a common sound.
Wednesday in Olivia had everything we love December for. The Christmas Fair took place in the Olivia Star Hall, which, as every year, turned this space into a handicraft town full of life, cordiality and scents.
Unique, handmade decorations, imaginative gifts, Christmas decorations and trinkets that immediately attracted attention awaited the stands. Each of the exhibitors brought something of their own — passion, smile and that characteristic December attentiveness, thanks to which even the smallest object can evoke admiration.
There were also Christmas flavors. Natka Bistro served aromatic borscht, dumplings with cabbage and mushrooms, homemade pâtés and fresh bread smelling like Christmas Eve morning. Gorąco Poleca tempted with pastries that didn’t take long to persuade: sweet rolls with plums, soft cinnamon rolls and donuts that disappeared faster than they could be photographed.
The whole thing was complemented by conversations, spontaneous meetings and that quiet, December magic that always appears in Olivia when something common happens.
The Christmas market is not only an opportunity for our community to buy unique things, but also a moment to support the Foundations and Associations present on site. This is already our little tradition — and like any tradition, it brings a lot of good.
We would like to thank everyone who visited the fair, shared a smile and took at least a bit of Christmas mood with them. We would also like to thank the exhibitors for their passion and beautiful works, as well as to all those who supported them with their purchases – thanks to you, this event had such a unique energy. See you next year.
After success in Lithuania, Latvia and the United Arab Emirates, iLunch enters Polish with a bold expansion plan. The brand, which has redefined the way we think about lunch, will open its first restaurant in January at the Olivia Business Center in Gdańsk, in the Olivia Prime building.
iLunch is a modern gastronomic concept that combines the speed of fast food with the quality of fresh, authentic dishes. Their motto “Fast lunch, but not fast food” perfectly reflects what they offer: high-quality meals served in just 2 minutes of placing your order.
All dishes are freshly prepared on site. The menu is based on European cuisine, enriched with local flavors and occasional exotic touches, with new, balanced dishes appearing every day! iLunch restaurants are open from Monday to Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., focusing solely on what matters most – the perfect lunch for the busy. Guests of the Olivia Centre can enjoy their meals right on the spot, but residents of all over Gdańsk can also benefit from fast delivery straight to their homes and offices.
The concept is based on a unique combination of advanced technology and high-quality cooking. Digital ordering via tablets, automated delivery systems and optimized kitchen processes allow each restaurant to serve up to 1500 customers per day while maintaining exceptional quality.
“People want to eat well, but they don’t want to waste time waiting, especially during working hours,” says Aurelijus Jasevičius, founder of iLunch. “We created iLunch to bring this idea to life: fast lunch, but not fast food – a place where technology, nutrition and modern convenience meet.”
The story of iLunch began in 2016 in Vilnius, where Aurelijus developed the concept and opened the first restaurant. The organization grew even more when Donatas Vaitasius joined the company as CEO in 2019, strengthening the operational and organizational structure at a crucial moment in scale. Thanks to this leadership, supported by a growing and committed team, iLunch grew dynamically in the following years, reaching more than 40 restaurants in Lithuania and successfully entering international markets such as Latvia and the United Arab Emirates.
The company’s CEO, Donatas Vaitasius, supports the brand’s day-to-day operations and organizational development. As a leader in day-to-day management, he ensures that a dynamically growing network maintains high product quality, trusted brand identity, and consistent customer experiences across all markets.
“Gdańsk is a priority for us because it made a huge impression on us from the very beginning,” says Donatas “The Olivia Center – the largest business center in Poland is the perfect location to start our Polish journey. Thousands of professionals visit Olivia every day, and soon they will be able to enjoy healthy, freshly prepared lunches served in just a few minutes.”
Modern interiors, streamlined processes and a new menu every day – this is iLunch – the brand that revolutionized lunch breaks is now ready to welcome its first guests to Poland.
On Wednesday, December 10, you will feel the real magic of Christmas in Olivia. Plenty of attractions await you on this day. Ahead of you is the Christmas Fair, a so-called mission with a delicious prize and a concert! Here’s your guide to an extraordinary, eventful day of Christmas.
11:00 – 13:30 | Christmas Market at Olivia Star Venue: Olivia Star lobby
We start the morning with something that will get you in the Christmas mood from the first step. The traditional Christmas Market is a real feast for lovers of beautiful, unique items.
Here you will find:
Handcrafted Christmas Decorations
original gifts and small gifts
decorations created with passion
unique, artistic handmade products
This is the perfect opportunity to prepare unique gifts – those that have a soul and that you won’t find in any chain store. And by the way… to feel the warmth of the approaching Christmas.
16:30 – 18:00 | Secret Christmas Mission: Quest & Hot Drink Location: Outdoor patio between Olivia Star and Olivia Six
Don’t run away after the fair! Something absolutely special awaits you. Christmas Quest starts – short, A fun puzzle that will help you get a free hot drink from our Christmas station. Come to the patio between Olivia Star and Olivia Six! By the way, you can also take a super photo by the swing. Upload it to Instagram and tag Olivia @oliviacentre!
What does it look like?
Come to the patio between Olivia Star and Olivia Six.
Receive and solve the task.
Exchange the correct answer for something delicious and hot.
The atmosphere? It will be magical. You can already smell the smell of winter, you can hear quiet bells, and Santa Claus… Apparently, he keeps an eye on the participants. It’s the perfect way to warm up, meet others and get into the concert mood.
18:00 | Christmas Concert of the Choir and Friends at Olivia Star Venue: Olivia Star Hall
The evening is crowned with something absolutely extraordinary – a concert full of warmth, emotions and musical magic.
The following will perform on stage:
Olivia Centre Choir conducted by Wiktoria Pagieła
Fahrenheit University Alumni Choir “Non Serio” led by Beata Borowicz
Children of choir members and choir friends
Marcin Twardowski will accompany, taking care of beautiful, festive sounds.
That evening we will hear the most beautiful Christmas carols and winter arrangements of well-known songs. Maybe we will sing a Christmas hit together again? The concert is open to everyone.
This is another time when we play volleyball together and help those who need it most. This year’s edition of the charity tournament Jump High for Santa Claus, whose originator and organizer is our Resident, Bayer, once again showed how great the power of good is done together.
The event was attended by 9 Gdańsk companies, which fought on the field, but above all played for the children in their care Hospice Ks. Dutkiewicza in Gdansk. Together we provided real help!
From the entry fee of companies, PLN 10,500 went to the hospice. All this amount will be used for Christmas gifts that will allow children to make their Christmas dreams come true.
In addition, during the tournament, a lottery and an auction were held, which brought another PLN 2,153. The funds from the lottery will be donated to a collection for Zosia Lewandowska: https://www.siepomaga.pl/zosia-lewandowska. You can also support it, because the sum to be collected is huge!
Ranking after matches:
Jit Team
Kemira
DNV
Bengay Malbork
Bayer Sp. Ltd.
Worldbox
Olivia Centre
Odyssey Logistics
Ricoh Business Services
Each team gave their best and once again proved that sport and helping are a perfect combination. Thank you!
This initiative could not have taken place without the incredible commitment of Bayer volunteers, who have been behind the organization of the tournament for years. We would like to thank all the companies that joined, all the fans supporting the players and everyone who contributed to the fundraiser.
Together we can do more. And we proved it again. See you at the next edition of Jump High for Santa Claus!
On December 1, 2025, Olivia Centre will host a special event – the Maltese Christmas Wafer (Opłatek Maltański) – marking the 24th edition of this festive gathering and the fifth time it will take place in Gdańsk, on the highest floors of Olivia Star. Each year, the event brings together several hundred invited guests. The organization of this exceptional celebration is an initiative of the Polish Association of the Knights of Malta.
The Order of Malta: over 860 years of tradition and over 100 years of helping those
The Order of Malta began its mission in 1154. In Poland, it has been providing aid to those in need for over 100 years through the Polish Association of the Knights of Malta. As part of its charitable work, numerous initiatives are organized – among them one of the most significant, the Maltese Christmas Wafer, which in 2025 celebrates its 24th anniversary.
The Maltese Wafer: History and Purpose
Malta from Kraków, with the support of His Eminence Cardinal Franciszek Macharski. Each year, the event brings together thousands of people in the spirit of Christmas, offering moments of joy, a sense of community, and material support to those facing difficult life circumstances.
This year’s edition
In 2025, the Maltese Christmas Wafer will take place in over 30 towns and cities across Poland. In addition to traditional Christmas Eve gift packages containing toys for children, food products, and personal care items, participants will receive emotional support. The initiative focuses not only on material aid but, above all, on shared time together — bringing companionship to those who are lonely or in need during the festive season. One of its most important aspects is creating a truly special atmosphere. For many guests, it is not just a Christmas Eve dinner, but also a chance to pause, breathe, and step away from everyday challenges. In Gdańsk, it also offers the opportunity to enjoy the breathtaking views from the 34th floor of Olivia Star — the tallest building in Pomerania.
At the Christmas Eve table in Olivia, families with children, seniors, individuals living alone, and people with disabilities will once again gather together. The table will be filled with traditional holiday dishes, served to the sound of carols. It is a time spent in warmth and togetherness — filled with conversation, celebration, and a sense of community.
The Tri-City edition of the Maltese Christmas Wafer will take place on December 1, 2025, on the 34th floor of Olivia Star. The event will host several hundred guests in need from Gdańsk, Gdynia, and Sopot. Olivia Centre will also welcome, among others, the Mayors of Gdańsk, Gdynia, and Sopot, as well as His Excellency, the Metropolitan Archbishop of Gdańsk.
Become a Volunteer!
It is only thanks to the incredible dedication of our Volunteers that we can create such a special event — one that fills the Tri-City with kindness, festive warmth, and joy. If you’d like to be part of this Christmas gathering and join as a Volunteer, please contact Monika Tarnowska, Coordinator of the Maltese Christmas Wafer in the Tri-City.
Preliminary Volunteer Schedule
Friday, November 28 – Transport to Olivia Star Deliveries of equipment and gifts will arrive from various locations. Help will be needed with loading and unloading.
Sunday, November 30 – Gift Packing Location: Olivia Star
Two volunteer groups:
Group 1 (conceptual) – from 11:00 a.m. Preparation of workstations and sorting of gifts.
Group 2 (packing) – from 1:00 p.m. Packing of gift boxes and preparing them for distribution to event participants.
Monday, December 1 – Event Day Start: 11:00 a.m., Olivia Star This is the moment when we come together to brighten the day with smiles, energy, and heart.
Become a Donor!
The organization of the event in the Tri-City would not be possible without the support of Sponsors and Donors who make it possible to prepare Christmas Eve meals and gift packages for invited guests. If you’d like to become a Donor, please contact Monika Tarnowska, Coordinator of the Maltese Christmas Wafer in the Tri-City.
Contact for Volunteers and Donors: Monika Tarnowska Coordinator of the Maltese Christmas Wafer in the Tri-City Tel. +48 695 452 102 E-mail: monika.tarnowska@zakonmaltanski.pl
Institutional
The initiative is co-financed by the City of Gdańsk and supported by the cities of Gdańsk, Gdynia, and Sopot.
How can you help?
Individuals and companies wishing to support the Maltese Christmas Wafer can make contributions to the account of the Polish Knights of Malta Foundation:
PKO Bank Polski SA | Account number: 39 1020 2892 0000 5102 0523 8771 Please include the note: “Maltese Christmas Wafer”
The Maltese Wafer in Olivia 2023, photo: Bogusław Wieczorek, oplatekmaltanski.org
Intergenerational workshops, a concert, photography workshops, a publication about the Gate House and a flash mob. Such projects will be implemented as part of the sixth edition of the Oliwa Neighborhood Budget, financed by Olivia Centre, Andrzej Stelmasiewicz and Przemysław Skokowski – councillor of the Przymorze Małe district.
The Oliwa Neighborhood Budget is a local program to support initiatives that develop Oliwa and Przymorze Małe and strengthen ties between the residents of two districts located at Olivia Centre. The initiative has been consistently implemented since 2020. Its aim is to enable the implementation of projects submitted by residents and for residents. The results of this year’s edition were announced on October 26 during a ceremony in the main hall of Olivia Star.
In the sixth edition of the budget, as many as 15 initiatives were submitted. The jurors decided to co-finance or provide comprehensive support for the implementation of 5 projects.
The first of them is a concert for the residents of Oliwa and tourists, which will take place in July 2026 in the Adam Mickiewicz Park in Oliwa. The event continues the tradition of summer concerts and responds to the need to participate in culture for people of all ages and with different health abilities. Based on the attendance from previous years, the organizers estimate the attendance of about 250-300 people. The location and time of the concert are conducive to the participation of a wide range of recipients – you can participate in it on a blanket with a pet, in a wheelchair or together with children, who will also get to know live music.
The second project that has received funding is a continuation of the initiative implemented so far in other districts of Gdańsk. Project “Time and image of Gdańsk: Olive oil and the Little Littoral” It includes workshops on creating collages from old postcards and combining them with images of everyday life of the inhabitants of both districts. The initiative strengthens intergenerational and intercultural dialogue, drawing on the diverse history of Oliwa and the involvement of participants of different ages, countries and backgrounds. 4 workshops for 50 people are planned. The project is complemented by meetings in other parts of the city, which are ultimately to enable the creation of a historical map of places and their transformations over the years.
The project of the Regional Centre for Information and Support of Non-Governmental Organisations “Oil in the Objective of Word and Image” – workshops combining education and creative activity of residents – also received funding. As part of them, classes will be held on creating reportages and photographs documenting the life of the district. The meetings will be led by an experienced journalist, and participants will learn the basics of reportage, preparing questions, collecting materials and building a story. A field workshop on reportage mobile photography is also planned, devoted to the use of a smartphone as a reporting tool, the principles of composition and visual narration, and capturing the daily rhythm of Oliwa.
Among the projects selected for implementation there was also a publication on the history of the Gatehouse in printed form, with distribution among residents. The Gatehouse is an important meeting point for the inhabitants of Oliwa and the oldest gem of brick Gothic at Stary Rynek Oliwski Street. The building from the 15th century, despite its location in the center of the district, remains relatively unknown. Enthusiasts of the history of Oliwa were involved in the process of creating the publication: volunteers and seniors, who take part in the classes in the Neighborhood House on a daily basis. For centuries, the building served as the entrance gate to Oliwa for Polish monarchs: Jan III Sobieski, Jan Kazimierz, Sigismund III Vasa, Queen Louise Maria Gonzaga and deputies negotiating the Oliwa Peace after the war with the Swedes. The publication will also present the history of the Cistercians of Oliwa and contemporary initiatives carried out in the building.
Thanks to funding from the Oliwa Neighborhood Budget, children from Primary School No. 23 in Oliwa will organize a flash mob as part of the nationwide National Reading. On an October Sunday, the participants of the project will promote Jan Kochanowski’s poetry in Oliwa Park, reading his works to the guests of the park. The event will be recorded and edited into a short film, which will support the promotion of the school and the popularization of the poet’s work.
The history of the Oliwa Neighborhood Budget dates back to 2020, when a platform to support local initiatives for the development of Oliwa and Przymorze Małe, two districts of Gdańsk located directly at the Olivia Centre, whose residents very often work in Olivia, was created. “In this way, we want to support all initiatives that are important for residents and contribute to the development of the environment in which we operate” – says Bogusław Wieczorek, Representative of the Management Board of Olivia Centre. „As the largest business center in Poland, we support the development of Gdańsk and Pomerania, offering jobs and space for business development. However, the micro-community of which we are neighbors is equally important to us. We want to help organize extracurricular activities, activation workshops for seniors and people in need, as well as support the development of common spaces with new facilities or elements of small architecture. Experience shows that the Oliwa Neighborhood Budget works well where support is needed on a daily basis, and other sources of financing are sometimes unavailable. We are happy that we can improve the quality of life and be good neighbors to the local community.”
The Oliwa Neighborhood Budget is an initiative of Olivia Centre, which has been supported from the beginning by Andrzej Stelmasiewicz, a local entrepreneur, cultural activist and long-time Gdańsk councillor. From 2024 , Przemysław Skokowski, a councillor of the Przymorze Małe district, also a Gdańsk entrepreneur, has also joined the group of partners. The jury deciding on the selection of co-financed initiatives includes: Małgorzata Skwira – headmistress of Primary School No. 35, Tomasz Strug – chairman of the Board of the Oliwa District, Przemysław Skokowski – chairman of the Przymorze Małe District Council, Andrzej Stelmasiewicz – a resident of Oliwa and a social activist, Grzegorz Kidybiński – a member of the board of Olivia Centre and Bogusław Wieczorek – a representative of the board of Olivia Centre for the protection of the Olivia Centre. public relations.
Concert in the park with James P. and a hat in the background Park ON Association
We support our neighbors! So we cordially invite you to join the inspiring event now November 15 at the Gdańsk University of Technology! Meet visionaries, innovators and passionate people who are changing the world – locally and globally. Here Curiosity meets knowledge, and questions become the beginning of new discoveries. The leitmotif of this year’s edition – “Who asks, does not err” – encourages us to look for answers, challenge patterns and look at the world from different perspectives.
Through inspiring lectures and hands-on workshops, we will discover together how courage to ask questions can lead to innovation, building bridges between people and better understanding the reality around us.
This year, the organizers have also prepared a unique artistic part, which will refer to the leitmotif and stimulate the imagination in an unconventional way. A dose of inspiration, emotions and reflections await you, which will remain in your memory for a long time.
The conference is organized by students of the Interfaculty Scientific Club of Project Management, who combine passion and professionalism, creating a space for sharing ideas and experiences.
Tomasz Organek is a musician, singer and prose writer who graduated in English Philology from the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń and studied at the Faculty of Jazz and Popular Music at the Academy of Music in Katowice. Leader and founder of the Ørganek band, winner of four Fryderyk Awards, the “Master of Polish Speech VOX POPULI” award and many other prestigious awards. Tomasz will talk about how the album “Save Us Love” is a bridge between the past and the present. How to use music and words to transport people in time to bring closer the history, values and fate of people who lived during the Warsaw Uprising.
PhD student at AGH UST | Researcher | Local government official
Agnieszka Galarowicz is a PhD student at the Faculty of Management of AGH UST University of Science and Technology, a researcher and a member of local government. She started as a student who, apart from classes, was looking for space to act and people who want something more. She found it in scientific circles, which quickly became her place of development and inspiration. Although he is a marketer by training, he is developing with passion as a salesperson. In his scientific research, he deals with innovation, entrepreneurship and motivation to take action. It combines science with practice, but above all – with people and their stories.
Barbara Klaudel is an expert in the field of AI, over 5 years ago she founded TheLion.AI – a research group creating artificial intelligence models specializing in the field of healthcare. In 2022, she was awarded the award for the best student at the Gdańsk University of Technology, in the same year she was included in the prestigious Forbes 25 under 25 list. A competition for extraordinary people under the age of 25, who in the future have a chance to influence the development of the Polish economy and society. Currently, Barbara combines her professional career with a teaching mission, conducting classes and lectures at the Gdańsk University of Technology.
Journalist | Creator of the Damian’s Corner podcast,
Journalist and creator of the Damian’s Corner podcast, in which he breaks down language barriers by conducting inspiring conversations with Polish stars. He has always been inspired by people, and curiosity and the desire to understand other people have become the foundation of his work. Together with a friend, he created a documentary about Poles and the Polish diaspora in South America, touching on the topics of social inequality, social advancement and building a new identity on a foreign continent. At TEDxGdańsk University of Technology, she will share a reflection on what often accompanies us all – stereotypes. He will tell you why it is impossible to break them completely… and why it doesn’t have to be bad at all.
Content Creator | Influencer Marketing | Men’s Fashion | Photography and film
An expert with many years of experience in the world of fashion, specializing in classic men’s elegance. Since 2014, she has been helping men find their way in the world of clothing, sharing knowledge about fabric quality, proportions, colors and ethical production. He has built his experience, among m.in other things, as a consultant, stylist and photographer, combining practice with a passion for promoting timeless style. She co-creates the Rewers magazine, which is a space for conversations about fashion, culture and conscious choices. At the same time, he is developing his own social media channels, where he has gathered a large and engaged community. It is there that he emphasizes that clothes are more than just protection against the cold – they are a message that we send to the world and that we can consciously shape.
Sino-Techno-Logist | President of SGH Doctoral Student Council | PhD Candidate
A graduate of the Gdańsk University of Technology, a participant of a research scholarship in China, a PhD student in the field of Chinese innovation economics as well as a popularizer of knowledge about Chinese characters, people and technologies. Krzysztof will tell us about the importance of China’s space program – once a third-class country, which now has its own space station. We will find out why it should be observed and not be afraid to imitate space powers to the best of its ability.
Michał Leksiński is a traveler who has visited over 50 countries around the world and climbed on all continents (including Antarctica). Collector of the world’s highest bungee jumps. The creator of the charity project “7 Happy Summits” – the Crown of the Earth for the Happy Kids Foundation – has already conquered 8 of the 9 highest peaks of individual continents in an extended version (including Mt Everest). Author of the book “Project: Expedition #travelmarketing” about combining the world of extreme expeditions with business. A political scientist by education and a graduate of several fields of postgraduate studies in the field of psychology, writing and business intelligence. TEDx speaker. Trainer and lecturer at Collegium Civitas. Lecture title: Every step is an answer. My way to Everest. (this can be an additional title, but you don’t need to use it).
Paweł Lęcki is a Polish language teacher with twenty years of experience, tutor, columnist and photographer. She has been working with young people for years, looking closely at how education and the assessment system affect their choices and self-esteem. Lecture title: How do you know why you are in this study? That is, about the pitfalls of exams, assessments and recruitment. During his talk, Paul will ask questions that concern us all: – Why do we make such decisions and not others? – How do school grades and exams shape our choices? “What if a system we trust gives us the wrong data?” It will show how not to lose yourself in the maze of numbers, grades and recruitment thresholds, as well as what the school can (or should) do to help instead of hinder.
Paweł was educated at the Academy of Mental Trainers – a place that develops the idea of mental training and uses knowledge in the field of psychology, sociology and neuroscience to effectively help in personal change and unleash human potential. He currently runs his own business, where he helps people undergo a change in thinking leading to peace through individual consultations, training, webinars and programs for companies. Lecture title: Are your happiness and peace like your feet in the shower? Paul wants to show us that happiness and peace are a state of mind that everyone can achieve, to which everyone has the right and what we should do to consciously create it in ourselves.
Radosław Hoffman is one of the most outstanding Polish illusionists, the first Pole to be a member of the prestigious Magic Circle in London and the vice-president of the Polish Illusions Association. He has been performing on international stages for 18 years, and his experience combines the show of illusion with inspiring stories. He is also the author of three books on mentalism and the creator of the only event in Poland dedicated to mentalism – Mental Day. Radosław will tell you how to discover your own passion, how to nurture it and how it can change your life. His speech will show that it is never too late to find what really drives our actions.
On Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 1:00 p.m., a unique exhibition will open at Olivia Star. Their works will be presented by retired professors, retired professors and teachers of the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk. A meeting with such excellent Gdańsk residents is an ideal opportunity to present awards in the Oliwa Neighborhood Budget competition.
The exhibition inaugurated with Sunday’s vernissage is entitled LEGENDS, because each of the exhibitors deserves this designation. For many years, they and they created the everyday life and mythology of the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk.
Visit the exhibition in the Olivia Star lobby – open until the end of the year! Free admission.
The Oliwa Neighborhood Budget is a program initiated by the Olivia Centre, supporting social initiatives of the inhabitants of Oliwa and Przymorze Małe. In 2025, for the sixth time, we will help Neighbors in the implementation of projects serving both districts. Who will receive funding for the implementation of their project this time? Read more about the project…
“To yourself and to you”. Eight choirs joined forces to bring a positive message to the world and sing the words of Katarzyna Nosowska.
Great emotions accompanied the choir members in creating a music video and a short documentary with a message to the world about support in times full of fears, uncertainty and hate. Eight choirs from the Tri-City and the surrounding area performed together on stage with a common idea: We wish you and you to be able to afford peace of mind.
Katarzyna Nosowska’s song became an inspiration for the preparation of the recording for a reason – the aim of the action was to promote self-care and mental health. The protagonists of the recording are, m.in, people who struggle with health problems on a daily basis, work with the sick, and therefore they set themselves the goal of recording the song and creating a message about the importance of health, peace and emotional balance.
Our body remembers stress, and people with Parkinson’s disease know how much harm it can do to our body, so our presence here is also a reminder of how important distance and peace are for our health – says Urszula Wyrwińska from the Park On Association, who organizes workshops for people suffering from Parkinson’s disease on a daily basis.
Tomasz Przypaśniak from the Sans Mundus Cantat Festival Choir, taking part in the event, emphasized the importance of good emotions for the people around us: This recording is a good opportunity to remind ourselves that the goodness and peace in the heart that we have is a value that we can also offer to other people. When we carry them within us, we open up to other people, we are able to listen more to their needs, and each of us has these needs: to love and be loved by others.
Preparations for the recording and the concert lasted several weeks, which required a lot of discipline and commitment on the part of people who sing in various choirs and remote parts of the Tri-City on a daily basis. Shortly after the performance, one of the organizers, and at the same time a choir member Marta Moksa from Olivia Centre, shared her emotions: Now I feel mainly gratitude and incredible joy that so many singers responded to the appeal, learned and came to record on the patio of Olivia Centre The most beautiful, because musical wishes for everyone who wants to listen. Katarzyna Nosowska wrote wise words and a beautiful song, and we united people who have music in their hearts to carry them once again into the world. I am filled with unique emotions and I am glad that in people singing in choirs there is a sense of mission to come and let the world know that you have to surround yourself with wise people and you have to love.
The idea to perform this piece and organize the concert arose among the musicians of the Olivia Centre choir, who encouraged other bands from the Tri-City and the surrounding area to perform together. Eventually, nearly 150 people from choirs associating singing enthusiasts from the following bands stood on the stage:
Chór Olivii Centre Chór Kameralnie Sopocki Chór Kameralny Continuo Chór Absolwentów Uczelni Fahrenheita „Non Serio” Chór Oliwskiego Domu Sąsiedzkiego „Po Sąsiadach” Stowarzyszenie Chór Lira Chór Festiwalowy SANS Mundus Cantat Chór przy Stowarzyszeniu PARK ON
The amateur choir members were accompanied by professional musicians: Karolina Krzyżanowska (piano), Hubert Baumann (guitar), Krzysztof Hnatiuk (bass) and Tomasz Hoffman (drums).
The artistic director of the event, who also undertook to lead the combined choirs, is Wiktoria Pagieła – the conductor of the Olivia Choir, who combines passion, professionalism and many years of musical experience. Research shows that singing in a group improves mental health, reduces stress, strengthens the sense of belonging and happiness – says Wiktoria Pagieła. Music and making music together allow us to find balance and peace in a busy world, and at the same time connect people across divisions.
We at Olivia were not about the stars, but about the message and the effect. I deeply believe that when people see and hear these emotions, these words, this power in the film, they must feel better – emphasizes Marta Moksa.On Friday, those who responded to the appeal and came to sing and those who decided to see our work on the live recording were happier. These 8 choirs are an incredible variety – they are senior choirs, ensembles supporting people with Parkinson’s disease, choirs built around universities or companies. Very large choirs and chamber choirs. A total of 150 people performed on the patio of the Olivia Centre. For me, it’s an amazing action, built from the pure, selfless goodwill of all of us. The essence of the source of happiness.
Such events are much more than music – emphasizes Bogusław Wieczorek, Olivia Centre’s Board Representative. It is proof of the power that cooperation brings, sharing passion and passing it on to others. At the same time, we want to give a strong signal that everyone is invited to Olivia and can find something for themselves: both in restaurants, tourist attractions or family attractions, but also during various events, of which nearly three thousand take place in our spaces every year.
The Olivia Centre Choir has been operating for seven years and brings together 40 singing enthusiasts who work in various companies located in Olivia Centre, the largest business centre in Poland. The band brings together people from different backgrounds and companies operating in the Olivia Centre, who find time after working hours to develop their talent and enjoy making music together. The choir has performed on numerous stages in the Tri-City, participated in cultural and charity projects, and in 2022 released its debut album “Dobre tony”, containing interpretations of well-known songs from the repertoire of, m.in The Beatles, Eurythmics and Męskie Granie Orkiestra.
Meet people of passion! We invite you to watch a short video about the event.
