According to the "Year of Chopin" celebration committee, more than 2,400 concerts, films, exhibitions and other performances and celebrations commemorating Chopin will be held around the world in 2010, about half of which will be held in Poland, including both There is the completion of the Chopin Museum in Poland, and a commemorative exhibition held in Austria; there is the Third International Chopin Congress, which brings together academic celebrities from all walks of life, and easy-to-understand dramas aimed at winning the favor of young audiences.
The Polish government's preliminary budget for the "Chopin Year" activities amounts to 150 million zlotys (1 US dollar is equivalent to 2.94 zlotys), part of which is borne by the Polish government, and the rest comes from social donations. In the capital Warsaw, the city government invested 3.2 million zlotys to hold nearly 100 concerts, with ticket prices ranging from 5 zlotys to 10 zlotys.
In Poland, there is an electronic calendar on the official website specially set up to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Chopin’s birth. Viewers who click on any date in 2010 will see relevant commemorative events held in Poland and around the world on that day. .
According to Waldemar Dombrowski, former Polish Minister of Culture and Chairman of the Chopin 200th Anniversary Celebration Committee, there are three climaxes in this series of activities: The first is the exhibition in Warsaw in late February. The National Center for the Performing Arts will hold a special concert celebrating Chopin's birthday, and many of the world's top pianists will appear, including Chinese pianist Li Yundi; in August, a series of concerts will be held simultaneously in many European capitals to promote the "Year of Chopin" The second climax: the "International Chopin Piano Competition" held every five years will usher in its 16th session in 2010, and stars will shine in Warsaw in October.
Since the Polish government officially launched the "Chopin Year" event, Warsaw has set off an upsurge in promoting Chopin. Newspapers, TV, radio and other media introduced the "Chopin Year" event arrangements in different columns in various ways. Polish national television even set up a special program "Chopin 2010".
On the streets of Warsaw, circular columns usually used to post advertisements are now covered with promotional materials for Chopin's concerts. Some clubs, music rooms, music salons and small theaters hold various forms of small concerts commemorating Chopin from time to time. Some are ticketed, and some are free. Taxis with Chopin's name and face painted on their bodies are flying on the streets of Warsaw. This may be the most direct and effective way to introduce Poland and Chopin to foreign tourists. When tourists walk out of the airport, they are greeted by taxis with Chopin's name and face on them. You can listen to Chopin's music in the taxi.
Babies born in Warsaw during the "Year of Chopin" will receive a special gift from the Mayor of Warsaw: a set of baby jumpsuits. The front of the clothes is printed with Chopin's face, and there is also a famous saying about Chopin: "Born in Warsaw, the soul belongs to Poland, the talent belongs to the world." The back of the clothes has the notes of a Mazurka.
The Polish National Chopin Institute, established in 2001, has developed a complete set of Chopin education syllabus from primary school to middle school. It not only introduces Chopin’s music, but also introduces Chopin’s patriotic spirit to Polish primary and secondary school students, hoping to introduce it to Polish primary and secondary school students. Chopin’s spirit is passed down from generation to generation.