Cultural Mosaics

22/09/2024 - 28/09/2024

Project description

The youth exchange "Cultural Mosaics" brought together 51 young participants aged 16-25 from Romania, Hungary, Moldova, Slovakia, Serbia, and the Czech Republic. The idea of this activity was inspired by the young people who, in an increasingly interconnected world, struggled to appreciate cultural diversity, leading to misunderstandings and social fragmentation. This project aimed to foster intercultural understanding through art and non-formal learning activities, promoting mutual respect and appreciation for cultural differences.

AIM

The 7-day youth exchange, which took place in Izvoare, Harghita, Romania, aimed to empower young individuals to overcome cultural barriers and develop intercultural competence through artistic expression. By engaging in non-formal learning activities focused on cultural exploration, participants gained curiosity, empathy, and effective communication skills, fostering personal growth and preparing them to thrive in a diverse society.

Objectives

O1: Enhance intercultural communication skills through role-play scenarios and art-focused discussions.
O2: Increase cultural openness by engaging in creative activities that explore diverse cultural backgrounds.
O3: Foster intercultural understanding by creating and sharing digital stories or journal entries reflecting participants' experiences.

Profile of participants

This exchange involved 51 young participants, aged 16-25, from Romania, Hungary, Moldova, Slovakia, Serbia, and the Czech Republic, with at least 60% of participants coming from backgrounds with fewer opportunities. Each national group included 7 participants and 1 group leader.

Activities

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Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

Day 6

Day 7

Intercultural nights

Digital exhibition

VIDEO OF THE Activity

Dissemination

Romania

The Romanian team organized several presentations, as it included young people from two schools, with all events taking place in the first month of the project. The team conducted five presentations, reaching over 90 young participants.

As the host country, the Romanian team was also responsible for capturing photos and videos throughout the project. Check out our project video:

Moldova

The Moldovan team held two presentations at their school, Liceul Vasile Alecsandri, reaching over 50 young people. They also actively shared and promoted our project on their official Instagram account.

Czech Republic

The Czech team conducted two presentations at their school in the beautiful town of Moravski Krumlov, reaching over 40 young people. They also promoted our project on both their official Instagram and Facebook accounts.

Slovakia

The Slovak team held a presentation at their school in the picturesque town of Skalica, reaching over 20 young people. They also promoted our project on their official Instagram account, with the link provided in the description.

Hungary

The Hungarian team delivered two presentations at their schools in Budapest and Szentes, successfully engaging over 40 enthusiastic young people.

Serbia

The Serbian team delivered a presentation at local schools, reaching over 30 young people. They also promoted our project through their Instagram and Facebook accounts, as well as their website. Links to these platforms can be found in the description.

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