“Being a girl is supposed to be strength”, “Pain is not a myth”, “I’m constantly stressed”, “How loud does our protest need to be?”, “I radiate anger”, “This tension will soon leave me” – these are just some of the quotes that became the foundation of the lyrics. Young people speak openly about tension, shame, anger, and discomfort, but also about the need for acceptance, conversation, change, and solidarity. “I’m afraid we’ll be left alone with this problem” – says one line. Another reads, “Social acceptance is a needle in a haystack.” These words show how deeply needed this conversation is – and why it must not be silenced.

After the collective performance of the song-manifesto, there will be animations and artistic activities designed to open up conversation about the body, the cycle, emotions, and growing up – naturally, creatively, and without shame. As one of the event’s mottos states: “Life is a cycle we all belong to.”

• This will not be a lesson.
• This will be a breaking of taboos.
• This will be our manifesto.

Join us and be part of it.

The event is participatory – we invite not only school communities from Poznań but also all individuals interested in this unique initiative to join us at Plac Wolności at 11:30 AM. The event also has a national reach – thanks to live streaming and on-site screens, school communities from across Poland will join online.

Individual participants: We encourage everyone taking part to wear shades of red and pink to visually identify with the performers.

School and institution registration: Registration for online school participation is now closed. Thank you to all schools that applied. Last call for schools interested in attending the event in person at Plac Wolności.

We accept applications until June 16, 2025. Schools wishing to join the initiative are invited to complete the registration form.

For any questions, please contact: szkoly@kulczykfoundation.org.pl

Visit the exhibition “Periods Without Taboos”

Interested in the topic of menstruation? Want to learn more? During Malta Festival, visit the terrace of the Festival Club (ul. Ratajczaka 44 in Poznań) to explore the “Periods Without Taboos” exhibition, prepared by Kulczyk Foundation.

The exhibition presents photographs by the duo Magda Wunsche & Aga Samsel and highlights selected data from Kulczyk Foundation’s study on how menstruation is perceived by Polish society, along with commentary and broader context to help clarify facts and dispel common myths.

We encourage you to visit the exhibition before or after attending the performative event.