Page 3 - The youth exchange
Page 6 - A little more about Erasmus+ Page 9 - Music festivals
Page 11 - Hungarian Music Festical
Page 13 - The 2022 FIFA World Cup
Page 16 - Street Art
Page 17 - Homeland of the Golden Fleece Page 19 - About history
Page 21 - History of Kalamata
Page 22 - Attractions of Kalamata
Page 24 - A PLACE TO BLOOM!
Page 25 - BIG WORLD FOOD QUIZ
Hi! i’m Matteo from italy, i have 26 years old and i’m one of the volunteer in Kalamata working whit RETHINK KOINSEP and hosted by KANE organization, i study agriculture and i love music and juggling.
Kalamata hosted two unusual youth exchanges focused on circus, theater and juggling with the aim of creating a final show at the end of the project.
I begin by saying that the result of these two projects was not confined to the personal learning of the individual participants of various arts that now go a bit unnoticed in this digital age, but also to the involvement of the city thanks to the aim of creating two different shows, one per project, where the participants were able to perform a whole week of various workshops based on theater arts, and not content with some fiery fire juggling shows in the streets of Kalamata!
As foreseen by the youth exchanges, the participants came from different cultures, and who more or less had interests or skills related to the circus or theater world, but the difference in terms of technical skills certainly did not prevent us from making two wonderful conclusions, first of all the the purpose of the youth exchanges themselves is that of sharing and learning in organizing a common project.
As a participant and observer of the project, I find very important the existence of these projects that are not only associated with learning skills, but also imprints on self-discovery and group engagement through play and acting, as we often forget what in reality puts us in contact with others, we can have economic or beneficial relationships with other people, but I believe that the most sincere bond that is built with someone is through play, which places people in a non-judgmental and free context to interpret the most childish and genuine part of oneself, which translated is the freedom to be, increasingly difficult in this time, but which in the end everyone partially aspires.
The two youth exchanges were dotted with various activities, from real circus and juggling activities, including aerial circus thanks to Dimitri from Skycrew the first contemporary circus school in Kalamata, he who granted space and tools for the activities, to cohesion workshops, theatre, costume construction with recycled materials and free expression. All of this contributed to the practically spontaneous realization of the two logical threads that would build the two final shows, all of which happened with a week of preparation, with daily activities that started at 9 and finished at 6 in the afternoon, and the final result was surprising!
I conclude by saying that the process of free expression and the commitment placed by the teachers and the participants created wonderful memories of solidarity, and acceptance of everyone's personal diversity, generating a real example of how the different characteristics of people with a common goal they have become a strength and not obstacles, I can only wish the continuation of projects like this that teach and leave memories of how among so many differences people can still play and have fun together!
This is a partial overview of the Erasmus+ program. It turned out that very few people understand exactly what the words Erasmus+, the European Commission, and even more so the ESC mean. Most perceive this as academic mobility, when a student goes to a university in another country (often European) for an exchange semester.
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there was a Youth in Action program (I did not find it), the purpose of which was (further quote from the official website of the European Commission): inspire active citizenship, solidarity and tolerance and involve young people in shaping the future of the European Union
Youth in Action (YiA) promoted mobility, non-formal learning, intercultural dialogue and inclusion, primarily among people aged 13–30, supported youth workers, and civil society organizations through training and networking.
Youth in Action essentially transformed into Youth exchanges and Training courses, but then it became known as the general word Erasmus + - a program that appeared in 2014 and included 7 European programs existing at that time in the field of education, science, youth and sports ( this also includes former Erasmus programs and the Erasmus Mundus master's program).
The main components of the program are as follows:
Key Action 1: Learning mobility of individuals
Key Action 2: Innovation and good
Key Action 3: Support for Policy Reform
My first contact with Erasmus+ began in 2020, at the end of August, when I selected to participate in a Youth exchange in the south of Turkey lasting a week. Everything covered for me - flights, accommodation and meals I only spent money in the evening when we went out somewhere and for a short trip after the project In short, there were about 30 of us from five countries: Moldova, Spain, Turkey, Romania and Poland. The topic was children's rights.
Youth exchanges are more like international camps, only much more interesting. Usually they designed for those who have not yet had experience with Erasmus + , not as highly specialized as Training courses, for example, and, as it were, prepare a platform for future projects.
Every participant is involved in the project. All activities aimed at bringing each of us closer to each other, despite the fact that people had completely different backgrounds. Unforgettable experience
After Youth exchanges, Training courses, EVS, participants receive a Youthpass certificate, which describes the acquired competencies.
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Poland is home to many music festivals, both big and small, that showcase a diverse range of musical genres and styles. Some of the most notable festivals include:
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Held annually in Gdynia, this festival is one of the largest in Poland and features both local and international acts. Past performers have included Kendrick Lamar, Radiohead, and The Chemical Brothers.
This annual festival, held in Katowice, focuses on alternative and independent music, with a lineup that often includes experimental and avant-garde acts.
This electronic music festival, also held in Katowice, showcases some of the best electronic music from around the world.
This free, non-commercial festival is held annually in Kostrzyn nad Odrą and is one of the largest open-air festivals in Europe. It features acts from a variety of genres, including rock, metal, and punk.
My name is Laura and currently I am a volunteer in Kalamata, Greece. I choose this topic, because I am really interested in festivals and I also attended some previously.
This was the most popular topic that I presented to the kids in a high school when I was an Intercultural teacher for 4 months in Morelia, Mexico
Sziget festival was founded in 1993 in Budapest, Hungary and nowdays it became one of the largest festivals in Europe. Every year, the organisers aim to bring the biggest acts to the festival-goers, who will entertain the people with more than 1000 performances on 60 different stages over 6 days.
While both the budget, the international performers’ number and the visitors’ number increased a lot in the last 29 years, the prices of the festival have also increased with a significant amount in the history of the popular music event While in 1993 a daily ticket only cost 300 HUF and they asked 1800 HUF for the weekly pass, by 2019 the price of the daily ticket (26,900HUF) increased by 90 times and the weekly pass (109,990HUF) increased 61 times.
When it started in 1993, it was attended by only 43,000 people, but a year later the festival's popularity soared to 143,000 Last year Sziget ended on Monday 15 August, and although the music festival attracted a large number of visitors, with stars such as Dua Lipa, Justin Bieber, Calvin Harris and Stromae, the festival's attendance did not reach the level it had before the coronavirus epidemic: in 2019, 530,000 people visited the Sziget, but in 2022 it was only 450,000.
Although the ticket prices grew significantly, more and more festival-goers are visiting the ‘Island of Freedom’ every year.
...marking the first time the tournament will be held in the Middle East. The tournament started on November 21, 2022 and concluded on December 18, 2022 Qatar beat out the United States, Australia, Japan, and South Korea to win the bid to host the tournament. The country has invested heavily in infrastructure and facilities in preparation for the event, building several new stadiums and upgrading existing ones. The tournament has been played in eight venues across five host cities: Al-Daayen, Al-Khor, Al-Wakrah, Al-Rayyan, and the capital, Doha One of the most notable features of the tournament is the compact nature of the host cities, with all venues located within a radius of just over 30 miles from the capital, Doha
Qatar has also made significant investments in transportation infrastructure, including the construction of a new metro system in Doha and the expansion of the existing airport. These developments should make it easy for fans and teams to travel around the country during the tournament
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The tournament has been played in the midst of the Qatari summer, with temperatures typically reaching over 40 degrees Celsius during the day. To combat this, the tournament has been played in airconditioned stadiums, and several cooling technologies have been developed to keep players and fans comfortable. The 2022 World Cup in Qatar was an historic event, not just for the country but also for the region. With modern infrastructure and state-of-the-art facilities, it promises to be a tournament that will be remembered for years to come.
Unfortunately, there have been several disputes and controversies surrounding the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. One major issue is the country's human rights record, with concerns about the treatment of migrant workers who have been brought in to construct the new stadiums and infrastructure for the tournament. There have been reports of poor working conditions, low pay, and limited rights for these workers. Another issue is the country's political climate and its relations with other nations in the region. Qatar has been involved in a diplomatic dispute with several other Arab countries, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Egypt, which has led to a blockade of the country
This has raised concerns about the safety of fans and teams traveling to Qatar for the tournament Additionally, there are also some voices that are questioning the decision of awarding the tournament to Qatar, considering the small size of the country and the lack of football tradition as well as the limited number of available stadiums, which will require extensive renovation or construction. Finally, there are also questions about the feasibility of the tournament in terms of the number of expected tourists, and the ability of the country to accommodate them all.
Furthermore, there have been calls for a boycott of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar due to the poor working conditions for migrant workers building the infrastructure for the tournament and the country's human rights record more generally. Some organizations and individuals have called for a boycott of the tournament as a way to put pressure on the Qatari government to improve these conditions. There have also been calls for a boycott from countries mentioned above, that are involved in a diplomatic dispute with Qatar. These countries have imposed a blockade on the hosting country, and some have called for their citizens to boycott the tournament as a way to further isolate the country.
However, it is important to note that a boycott would likely have a limited impact on the tournament itself The tournament is organized by FIFA, which is a separate entity from the Qatari government, and it would be difficult to force a boycott of the tournament without the support of FIFA and the participating teams. Also, any decision of this kind would be discussed by the FIFA and the different countries, stakeholders and organizations involved
Additionally, the United Nations (UN) and other international organizations have called for a peaceful resolution to the diplomatic dispute and for the well-being of the migrant workers to be prioritized.
In conclusion, while some organizations and individuals have called for a boycott of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, in reality no major actions have took place during the tournament. The only act for peace during this World Cup has been made by the Italian Mario Ferri, who during the match between Portugal and Uruguay invaded the pitch with an LGBT+ flag and a t shirt asking for peace in Ukraine in one side and on the other a call for respect for Iranian Women It’s surely a remarkable act but in the reality of things, probably it won’t produce any actual changes.
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The Greeks called Colchis the land of the Golden Fleece. The inhabitants of this country loved their homeland and lived happily here. They had the sea, rivers, colorful fields, dense forests and invisible mountains. In the mountains of Kolkheti, minerals were found in abundance: gold, silver, zinc, copper.
Kolkhs knew how to skillfully work with metal, they used it to make plows - for plowing the land, military weapons - to protect themselves from the enemy, and delicate jewelry - to decorate beautiful Kolkhi women. The land of Kolkheti was rich in vegetation. Evergreen firs and pines, huge oaks, and thousands of fruit trees grew here. The fields of Kolkheti were full of all kinds of herbs, so the people there knew well how to make medicines from them. Wise and brave Ayet reigned in Kolkheti. He was the son of the sun god - Helios. Ayet did not lack name, fame and wealth, but he considered the greatest treasure to be the Golden Fleece, which he guarded like an eye.
The homeland of the Golden Fleece, they found out the truth about the Golden Fleece, and also visited Sakdri, where the mine is cut into the rock 25 meters long. They built a threedimensional model that sheds light on gold mining and shows how ancient people worked with small hammers to extract gold. Scientists determine that at least one hundred thousand kilos of pure gold have been recovered. Now it is clear why this mountain was shot like Swiss cheese five thousand years ago. It is obvious that they had organized a highly specialized division, where thousands and maybe even tens of thousands of people worked.
In the National Museum of Georgia, there are old items found in Georgia, which date back to BC. In the third and second millennia, there were 3 main mining and metallurgical centers in the territory of Western Georgia: in Abkhazia; Svaneti and Racha-Lechkhumi. From the middle of the second millennium BC, a culture was formed in the territory of today's Kolkheti, which is established in the scientific literature under the name of "Kolkhuri culture". Axes, earthwork tools, ritual. In the Caucasus, hoards composed of various bronze objects are characteristic only of the Kolkhi culture.
Athens took precedence over the other city-states of the Ancient World It was a period of intellectual and artistic flourishing, and it was in this context that the Athenian acropolis as we know it today was born. It was under the impetus of Pericles that the great works began In 447, the construction of the buildings that would later make the fame of the acropolis began (Parthenon, Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike and the Erechtheion). The workers work under the orders of the architect Ictinos.
The acropolis of the Greek polis the city and akro high refers to the highest part of a Greek city, originally serving as a fortress and refuge in the event of attack.
The most famous is that of Athens. The acropolis also has a religious role, it is the highest part and therefore the closest to the heavens. The acropolis of Athens became the sacred hill of the Athenians In particular, it is dedicated to the worship of Athena, goddess protector of the city
The most famous building of the acropolis, representing classical Greek art, it was built between 447 and 432 BC by the architect Ictinos It consists of 46 Doric columns. Originally its function was to house the Chryselephantine statue (in gold and ivory) of Athena It was also used to keep the treasure of the city.
This temple, with its unique architecture, is the site of the mythical dispute between Athena and Poseidon for control of the city. According to the legend, the goddess Athena, goddess of wisdom and war strategy, and Poseidon, god of the sea, were fighting for control of the city, Zeus being unable to separate them, he proposed to let the citizens decide on their guardian. The gods gathered the people together, each offered a gift to convince the Athenians. Athena struck the ground, and an olive tree came out of the ground and Poseidon with his trident brought out a spring of salt water. Athena chose the olive tree, and Athena became the goddess of the city. Today an olive tree is still present in front of the Erechteion.
The propylées are the majestic entrance to the acropolis, built by Mnesicles between 438-432; The columns are Doric on the outside, echoing the Parthenon, but ionic in the central corridor; The Propylées was a place of procession where Athenians marched during the festivities.
Kalamata is the largest city in the Greek Peloponnese. Although it is not as famous as Sparta or Corinth, it offers many attractions, including modern ones. Let's go together to Kalamata - the city of olives, not only ancient monuments and dance.
Kalamata is located the southwestern tip of the Peloponnese Peninsula in Greece Like many other Greeks, it can boast an ancient pedigree. It was first mentioned by Homer, under the name Farai, in the 8th century BC In the ancient era, Kalamata did not gain much political and cultural importance, giving way to centers such as Sparta and Corinth The city flourished in the Middle Ages, when it was part of the Byzantine Empire.
The city appears in the hagiography of Saint Nikon the Metanoeite, a monk and preacher who lived in the 10th century. The city was considered large and populous, as noted by the 12th-century cartographer al-Idrisi in his description of the world. The times of the crusades brought a change of nationality
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the city was captured by the Crusaders led by William I of Champlitte and Geoffrey I of Villehardouin Kalamata became part of the Principality of Achaia. After Wilhelm's death, Gottfried took over In the following decades it passed from hand to hand It finally returned to the bosom of the Byzantine Empire in 1428.
The fall of Byzantium in 1453 put Kalamata in the Ottoman Empire With a short break between 1685 and 1715, when it was ruled by the Venetians, it remained part of the Turkish Sultanate until the 19th century Kalamata is the first city to be liberated from the Turks during the Hellas War of Independence. This event took place on March 23, 1821. Since then, Kalamata has been part of independent Greece.
Despite much destruction caused by wars and cataclysms, Kalamata is a place where you can find many monuments from different eras. However, tourists will not only encounter the past, but also the contemporary culture of Greece.
The Archaeological Museum of Messenia is located in the center of Kalamata. The exhibits include items from prehistoric, ancient and medieval times. The museum consists of four parts, where you can see things from each of the lands that make up the province of Messenia - Kalamata, Messene, Pylia and Trifilia. In the city you can also find a museum with monuments closer to our times. The Municipal Railway Park was located on the area of 54,000 m². In its area, you can see the old Kalamata - Limin railway station with four platforms, a stationmaster's building and a water tower. You can also see the old rolling stock. This city is not only full of history, but also modernity. The Kalamata Dance Festival takes place every July. This event is a celebration of contemporary dance. In addition to performances by dancers and performers, the festival program includes exhibitions and workshops where you can learn to dance.
What is worth seeing in the area? With a history stretching back more than three thousand years, the whole of Greece is dotted with monuments from different times. At a distance of 90 km from Kalamata, there is Bassaj, an archaeological site with a temple to the god Apollo from the 5th century BC. It is the second best-preserved Greek temple after the famous Hephaestion located on the Athenian Acropolis. The distinguishing feature of the sanctuary is its design in all three architectural orders - Ionic, Doric and Corinthian. The medieval castle of Godfrey I Villehardouin is 53 km from Kalamata. It was built in 1249. The walls of the fortress also hide four Byzantine churches. Its historical value was appreciated by the UN, which in 1989 included Mistras on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Being in the vicinity of the castle, it is impossible to refuse a trip to Sparta, located 9 km away. It is one of the most famous and powerful cities of ancient Greece. In the surrounding area, it is worth visiting the ruins of the ancient appeal and the theater, as well as monuments from the Byzantine era.
Kalamata olives are purple to chocolate in color and crunchy. Staying with the kitchen, we should mention diples - a Peloponnesian dessert They are prepared by frying a thin dough in oil. It is then rolled and soaked in honey Then they are sprinkled with nuts or cinnamon.
Modern Kalamata is famous for the production of olive products. The regional product is called Elies Kalamon, or Olives from Kalamon (this is one of the old names of the city)
Kalamata is a brave city that has survived despite repeated destruction caused by nature and humans Today, it boasts not only beautiful landscapes and monuments, but also famous olives, which are an example of the economic development of its steadfast inhabitants.
Away from a crowded and populated city, I finally got a chance to touch nature and learn new wonderful things about it. But, first, a brief introduction to the ‘place’ which offered me this chance should be made. This experience volunteering on the farm gave me the opportunity to fall in love with nature, learn new natural plant-growing techniques, and meet amazing people!
‘is ‘Education in sustainability, regenerative cultivation, and empathy as it emerges from observing an ecosystem It is the possibility of multifaceted, holistic cultivation, as it emerges through the observation and active relationship of the child with his natural environment. FARMA FIFA PERMACULTURE wants to support the child’s emotional, social, moral and biophysical development It wants to expand its critical thinking, cultivate creativity, empathy, autonomy and also creative cooperation through the infinite stimuli that can offer every natural ecosystem, as is our own natural farm’
FARMA FIFA PERMACULTURE (THE SCHOOL IN NATURE)’What does ‘croissant’ literally mean?
A. Pastry, B. Crescent,
C. Sweet bread, D. Hot cross bun
Which animal’s milk is used to make Mozzarella?
A. Sheep, B. Cow,
C. Goat, D. Buffalo
What is the most famous Andalusian soup?
A. Gulash, B. Gazpacho,
C. Chicken noodle, D. Minestrone
How is food tipically presented in China?
A. Tea, Cold Dishes, Meat, Vegetables, Soup, Fruit,
B. Salad, Meat, Desert, Coffee,
C. Appetizer, Main, Sweets,
D. Everything at once
Where is the most expensive cheese of the world is coming from?
A. Italy, B. France,
C. Serbia, D. Spain
What is Moldova’s national dish?
A. Mamaliga, B. Pierogi,
C. Gulash, C. Sushi
Which is the oldest wine-producing country?
A.Georgia, B.USA, C.Greece, D.Sweden
What is the name of the originally Polish food that is very popular int he USA?
A.Cheesecake, B.Hamburger, C.Hot dog, D.Begel
What is the most famous drink from Hungary?
A.Rakija, B.Ouzo, C.Unicum, D.Vodka
What is ’Escamol’ (Mexico)?
A.Fried spiders,
B.Edible larvae and pupae of ants,
C.Rotten shark ready to eat,
D.Cod’s sperm sac
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