WOŚPek
Rynek, przy pomniku Fredry
WOŚPek stands on Wrocław's Market Square near Santander Bank and the Fredro monument, holding a red heart and a WOŚP collection box. He celebrates Poland's biggest charity, and a QR code beside him lets visitors donate.
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WOŚPek
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Story
WOŚPek is the dwarf with the biggest heart on Wrocław's Market Square - literally. He stands on the Rynek near Santander Bank, close to the Fredro monument, holding a shiny red heart in his hands and a collection box of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity (WOŚP). The dwarfs say he was chosen as the head of their collecting team, and that every time someone smiles at him, his bronze heart glows a little warmer. Next to him is a small tablet with a QR code, so visitors can drop a real donation into his virtual box. Stop by, make a heart with your hands, and you'll see why he is the friendliest collector in town.
History & Significance
WOŚPek was unveiled on Sunday 26 January 2025, during the 33rd Grand Finale of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity, with WOŚP volunteers gathered on the Market Square. His collection box is marked with that Finale, which raised money for children fighting cancer and blood diseases. He was introduced as the head of the dwarfs' fundraising team for that year's Finale in Wrocław. His arrival continues the tradition that began with the Orange Alternative, the 1980s protest movement that painted dwarfs on city walls, and the bronze dwarfs the city has installed since 2005.
Inspiration
WOŚPek honours the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity (Wielka Orkiestra Świątecznej Pomocy, WOŚP), Poland's biggest charity event. Every January, volunteers across the country collect money in collection boxes during a day of concerts, and donors get the famous red heart sticker. The money buys medical equipment for hospitals, especially for children. The dwarf's name is a playful diminutive of 'WOŚP', and his red heart is the charity's own symbol.
Fun Facts
- His red heart is the famous symbol of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity.
- A small tablet with a QR code lets visitors make a real donation to WOŚP's virtual collection box.
- He was unveiled in the middle of a charity Finale, with volunteers collecting all around him.
- Leszko, the guitar-playing dwarf, stands only about 20 metres to his north.
- His name is a friendly diminutive of the charity's initials, WOŚP.
How to Find This Dwarf
From the Town Hall, head to the south-western part of the Market Square, towards the statue of the playwright Aleksander Fredro. WOŚPek stands nearby, close to Santander Bank; look for a small bronze dwarf holding a red heart. If you have just found Leszko with his guitar, walk about 20 metres south.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the WOŚPek dwarf in Wrocław?
WOŚPek stands on the Market Square (Rynek) near Santander Bank, close to the Fredro monument in the south-western part of the square.
What is WOŚP?
WOŚP, the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity, is Poland's biggest charity. Every January its volunteers collect money for medical equipment, especially for children's hospitals.
Can you donate at the WOŚPek dwarf?
Yes. A small tablet by the dwarf has a QR code that leads to WOŚP's virtual collection box.
Accessibility
Wheelchair AccessibleGround LevelOutdoor
Stands at ground level on the open Market Square. The cobblestones can be bumpy for pushchairs and wheelchairs, but there are no steps.
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