WHO WE ARE – ORGANIZERS
A group of young international volunteers that fell in love with Poland and Łódź, we want to support the development of the intercultural dialogue in our city.
Łódź is the third largest city in Poland with a post-industrial history, experiencing recent growth of multiculturalism. With our project, we are building networks of international and intercultural community in order to bring people together through art and culture.
Let's break together the stereotypes and prejudices related to foreigners and foreign culture!
International Boat of Culture Festival is a unique non-profit initiative that aims to bring together around 3 000 Polish and international people. It will dock in Łódź, Poland on 5th of June and will be open for free visits the whole weekend. It will take place in the city center, in various locations. This is an opportunity you cannot miss!
The
idea was born from the need
both Polish and international community living
in Łódź to:
•to raise the awareness regarding the need of intercultural education
•interact; socialize; to know each other and their cultures
•to understand the difference and
similarities between us
The Festival will create visibility of the international community
living in Łódź. Will promote intercultural dialogue, diversity of cultures, international projects and opportunities.
PROGRAM
workshops; free
bazaar; international music concerts; photo and graphic exhibitions; intercultural meetings; international food; performances; handmade market; relax
and yoga; film screening and many more…
We have the voluntary involvement of staff and performers. Although we managed to create an active and energetic group of people, we need funds to cover the technical equipment expenses and electricity bills, as well as cleaning services, insurance of the event.
Previous work:
One
of our projects
is Aliens in Lodz network.
Since November 2014 we have been organizing:
•weekly international movie nights with
debates on the film’s
topic.
•monthly cultural quizzes
•workshops and free
bazaars
International Boat of Culture Festival is a way to take our actions one step further. We promote inter-cultural dialogue and we stand against discrimination of every kind, encouraging manifestation of art in its diversity.
Please check our page and get inspired by our events and actions:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Aliens-in-Łódź
https://www.facebook.com/BoatofCulture