Open call for Youth Exchange “Balkaniti”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Name of the project: \u201dBALKANITI\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Date of Project: 02.08.2022. \u2013 11.08.2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sending Organization: \u201dBRAVO\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Place: Stara Planina, Serbia<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Participants age: 18 \u2013 25<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The number of participants: 7<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Working language: English<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Deadline for applying: 20.06.2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This project is financed by the European Commission through the Erasmus Plus Program. This publication reflects the view only of the author, and the European Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. By Erasmus+ rules organizers will cover travel costs, accommodation and food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ABOUT YOUTH EXCHANGE<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The exchange is conceived as an interactive meeting that includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This youth exchange is unique because the entire life and work take place in the open, under the clear (starry) sky. The exchange is not only for those who like a good adventure (although they are more than welcome) but also for young people who like to intertwine their hands, use different creative expression methods, and all those interested in living in the past and now in rural areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Duble-yarn knitting is a forgotten cultural treasure of Eurasia. Today, that skill is retained only in rural areas. The area of Knja\u017eevac and Stara Planina continues to nurture this craft, and we will have the opportunity to learn it first-hand \u2013 from a knitting teacher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The topics of exchange are inclusion and interculturality. If you expect us to pretend to be smart and have constructive debates all day \u2026 You are wrong! We plan to go from the ethnological museum to the actual city fair in Knja\u017eevac. We insist on experimental learning in this exchange. If you are still unsure what it means \u2026 come and see for yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The artist must be healthy! For us to be healthy on the exchange, in addition to art workshops, prepare for an exciting ascent to Babin Zub (1758m).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Who wins and who loses? You\u2019ve probably heard of great concepts like globalization and capitalism. We are surrounded by them, and they completely determine our life today. We will try to find out how much the inhabitants of the town of Kalna on Stara Planina gained and how much they lost through the analysis of personal experiences and a conversation with the local population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The idea is that each participant in the exchange brings with them a piece of harder fabric (denim, twill), to which, with the help of a mentor and the painting technique he chooses, he will convey the idea of his identity. At the end of the exchange, we combine all the pieces of fabric into a single \u201ctextile identity map\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ABOUT THE VENUE<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stara Planina belongs to the system of Balkan mountains that stretch from the Black Sea in the east to Vr\u0161ka \u010cuka in the west. This mountain was once called the Balkans, and the whole peninsula was named after it. Today, Stara Planina is a protected natural asset of the Republic of Serbia, which occupies about 114,000 hectares, with 1,200 different plants, of which as many as 115 are endemic. The youth exchange will be held in Vrtovac in the Kalavat eco-camp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
TIMELINE<\/p>\n\n\n\n
August 1st \u2013 The arrival of the group from Serbia \u2013 around 11h The arrival of groups from BiH, Croatia, N. Macedonia \u2013 until 18h<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From 2nd to 11th August \u2013 The concept of youth exchange includes workshops on interculturality and inclusion, work with teachers of knitting and spinning, practical work on making home textiles, a tour of the local museum in Knja\u017eevac, and going to a fair in Kalna and research in the local community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
August 12th \u2013 The departure of the participants after breakfast in coordination with a travel schedule<\/p>\n\n\n\n
PARTCIPANTS PROFILE<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If the participant has not been vaccinated and a PCR or antigen test is necessary to travel to Serbia, the association \u201cDe\u010diji centar\u201d bears testing costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ACCOMODATION<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Participants will be accommodated in tents for one person (each participant will sleep in a separate tent). De\u010diji centar will provide a sufficient number of tents, bags and sleeping pads The water in the accommodation is safe to drink, so the participants are only required to bring a water bottle that they could use during the whole youth exchange. The food will be adapted to the needs of the participants. There is a semi-open space \u201cchill zone\u201d and workspace in the camp. Participants wear personal hygiene items and towels. There will be a washing machine and iron at our disposal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATION COSTS<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The travel, accommodation and meals for the youth exchange will be fully covered. Due to the small number of regular bus lines to Vrtovac, De\u010diji centar will take over the organisation of part of the trip:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All participants will be reimbursed for the costs of arrival and return from the exchange on the exchange itself. Participants are obliged to send all relevant documentation related to their trip to De\u010diji centar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SAFETY AND INSURANCE<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Association will ensure all participants in the youth exchange with international travel insurance, which covers treatment costs in case of coronavirus infection. Due to the safety of all participants, a doctor will be with us on the exchange. It is advisable to bring shoes with a stable\/hard sole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
EXCHANGE AND WEATHER<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Currency exchange: The currency in Serbia is the dinar (RSD). As the cash machine is not located near the camp, we recommend changing your money before arrival. (1 \u20ac \u2248 118RSD). Although it is possible to pay with all cards in Serbia, keep in mind that the exchange is placed in a small village, so it is recommended to have cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Weather: The average highest daily temperature for August on Stara Planina is 29 \u00b0 C, while the lowest is around 15 \u00b0 C. It is necessary to bring summer clothes for the day, warm clothes for the evening, and adequate footwear. The UV index in August is around 5, so the use of sunscreen is recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
WHAT TO BRING<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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