The school classes of Städtisches Gymnasium Thomaeum from Kempen and the Association of Local Initiatives Przystań (Port) from Ulanów spent their exchange week in Krzyżowa from 27-31 August 2024, parallel to the international chamber orchestra project Krzyżowa Music, because the encounter was dedicated to the medium of music and discovering other cultures with its help.
The 33 participants aged between 12 and 16 therefore also took part in the opening concert of Krzyżowa Music in the Peace church in Świdnica.
This time, the participants discovered Krzyżowa in a completely new way - through sounds, which they captured in small international groups at various locations in Krzyżowa, recorded on tablets and used to develop a composition, in which a wide variety of instruments were used and there were no limits to the group's creativity. The work of the small groups culminated in a concert of sound compositions.
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Krzyżowa Foundation for Mutual Understanding in Europe, Club of Catholic Intelligentsia, Plast – National Scout Organization of Ukraine and Kreisau-Initiative e. V invite youth leaders who work with children and teenagers with the experience of refuge, migration or being internally displaced for a Polish-German-Ukrainian exchange that will take place from 13th to 19th October, 2024.
The exchange of the youth leaders is part of a networking project „LIKHTAR / Ліхтар”
The exchange aims to provide the youth leaders with necessary tools for mutual understanding and cooperation with young people who experienced refugee and migration. The main goals are the development of leadership skills in young participants and gaining intercultural experience and practical knowledge.
Participants will be able to develop their leadership abilities, talk about interesting topics and have a chance to associate with people from different countries who have similar experiences. The project will focus on learning how to remain resilient, creative and how to foster self-confidence, compassion and hope.
The important aspect of this project is using art as a tool to talk about war and its effects. The project gives an opportunity to develop one’s competence and actively contribute to supporting youth in difficult life situations.
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Krzyżowa is a place where anyone can find something they’ll enjoy. You can participate in international meetings, as well as have unforgettable holidays with peers from all over Poland. That’s the atmosphere with which we entered the month of July when children came to Krzyżowa to take part in the “Kreatywne wakacje” project. What a week it was!
Aerial silk and trapeze acrobatics, making stop motion movies, art classes and woodwork workshops. To top it all off hiking in the woods, sitting by a fireplace, listening to an international orchestra concert and a movie night. The program included going to an adventure playground, where everyone could test their courage.
The final presentation was the cherry on top-aerial silk acrobatics show interspersed with a showing of stop motion movies and an exhibition of wooden fish figurines. The happiness of the children and appreciation of their parents reassures us that “Kreatywne wakacje” will stay in our summer offer of projects dedicated to youth. See you next summer in Krzyżowa!
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We joyfully recall the exceptional final concert of the international project "MUSIC FOR FUTURE" which took place on July 6, 2024, at the Center for Performing Arts (Piekarnia Żywa Kultura) in Wrocław. The concert featured a youth orchestra composed of talented young musicians from Poland, Ukraine, and Germany. It was not only a musical event but also a celebration of integration, mutual understanding, and collective creativity.
The concert began with a brief yet emotional piece by Terry Riley, "In C" setting the enchanting tone for the evening.
Following this, speeches and greetings were delivered:
Dorota Krajdocha, Board Member and Managing Director of the Krzyżowa Foundation, warmly welcomed everyone and emphasized the importance of international cooperation.
Yurii Tokar, Consul General of Ukraine in Wrocław, expressed his joy at participating in such a unique event.
Torsten Göhler, Deputy Consul General of Germany in Wrocław, highlighted the significance of culture and music in building bridges between nations.
Read more: "MUSIC FOR FUTURE" photo report from the final concert!
