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Diving Deep - Exploring and developing intercultural awareness through creativity and arts invited 75 young people from Poland, Slovenia, Ireland, Turkey, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, Kosovo and Austria to participate in an international youth exchange that took place from the 3rd until the 11th of May 2009 in the northern Styrian town of Judenburg, Austria.
The youth exchange provided a safe environment which allowed for exploration and challenging of themes related to culture, interculturalism, diversity, Europe and intercultural awareness and fosters creativity and self-esteem. The local community of Judenburg was involved in the project in various ways.
What happened there?
Next to group building activities, country presentations, excursions and more, each young person participated in a week-long exploration of the common topic through one of the following creative arts:
- theatre
- video
- photography
- creative writing
- dance/movement
- graffiti / street art
- voice
These methods are modes of expression which, in the right environment, are accessible to young people from any background: they equip young people with the skills needed to express a wide range of meaning, without relying on specific languages or advanced skill-sets.
Public Performance and documentation
Finally, various outcomes of the working groups were merged and presented in a public performance on Saturday, the 9th of May 2009 and will be compiled in a booklet+DVD which will be disseminated in all participating countries. Photos of performance…
Project funding
Youth in Action
Youth in Action: the EU Programme for young people aged 15-28 (in some cases 13-30). It aims to inspire a sense of active citizenship, solidarity and tolerance among young Europeans.
Landesjugendreferat Steiermark
The provincial youth department is the core and center of youth work in the Austrian province of Styria.
