The original poem is widely used in Poland as a diagnostic tool for speech therapy due to its high concentration of sibilants.
Szczebrzeszyn holds an annual festival dedicated to the beetle, known as the 'Chrząszczoff' festival.
The bronze beetle monument was designed by Zygmunt Jarmuł and unveiled in 2002.
In 2011, a larger, separate wooden monument was unveiled in the local park to honor the poem.
Szczebrzeszyn officially claims the title of the 'Capital of the Polish Language' because of this poem.
The Beetles of Szczebrzeszyn (Pomniki Chrząszcza) are a series of artistic sculptures celebrating the tongue-twister poem 'Chrząszcz' by Jan Brzechwa, which begins with the famous line 'W Szczebrzeszynie chrząszcz brzmi w trzcinie'. The primary bronze statue is located near the town hall on Plac Tadeusza Kościuszki, depicting a beetle playing a violin. Additional wooden sculptures are situated in the town's park areas near the Wieprz River. These monuments were installed to capitalize on the town's literary fame established by Brzechwa's 1938 work. The site serves as a cultural landmark and a symbol of Polish linguistic humor. The sculptures are open-air exhibits accessible year-round in the town square and surrounding green spaces.
The bronze beetle statue in the center of the market square allows for close-up shots with the town hall in the background.
Recite the famous tongue-twister out loud when taking photos to engage with local tradition.
Visit both the bronze sculpture in the square and the wooden ones in the nearby park to see the full set.
Combine the visit with a walk through the nearby Roztocze National Park border areas.
Do not attempt to climb or sit on the bronze beetle sculpture, as it is a protected artistic monument.
