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INDEX Hi, dear readers! school community, have te- share the topic of the project It’s a great pleasure to work sted how European citizens of and the activities showed du- on this digital book to sha- different religions, cultural and ring all the meetings by all stu- re our project’s activities that political backgrounds can live dents participating. WELCOMING TEXT 3 have been carried out by the together and enter into a dialo- Moreover we believe that the- students, during our transna- gue of mutual respect becau- se works have increased the tional meetings. se fundamentally our diversi- education quality of our scho- LOGO COMPETITION 4 As it is known, migration is one ties are our enrichment. ols involved in the project by of the major factors in popula- I would like to add that the developing the teachers and tion change in Europe today. other important goal of Era- students’ professional deve- ITALY 5 As the numbers of immigran- smus Plus project is recogni- lopment. ts have been growing, we can zing cultural richness and di- This interaction have foste- observe a decline in toleran- versity, seeing culture as area red learning and encouraged ce for cultural diversity, that is for creating economic and so- our social cohesion. In this DISCOVERY ITALY 6 often seen as a threat to natio- cial sustainability. context, all of us have raised nal cohesion. During all this time we have cultural awareness of interna- Therefore our project repre- been feeling the joy and the tional opportunities both for CYPRUS 7 sents a challenge to us and pride of have been partner of students and our teachers. our students. During our short “Migration and its cultural ef- term exchanges of pupils, in- fects on Europe” project and A MOMENT IN THE LIFE ternational teams of studen- we have tried to work hard ts and teachers coming from and carry out our project, ac- OF AN IMMIGRANT 8 Poland, Turkey, Spain, Cyprus cording to its aims. Regards, Teresa Conte and Italy together with all In this digital book we try to The Italian Coordinator

This experience as guides was very TURKEY 9 interesting and fun. IMMIGRANT CHILD 10

This meeting was a chance for us to take SPAIN 11 responsibility for our learning, and also MISTRUST, WIDE SPREAD for sharing our local culture with the STEREOTYPES AND PREJUDICES 12 others. POLAND 13 All this will help us to gain insights PROMOTE CULTURAL about cultural diversity and be UNDERSTANDING 14 respectful and open to the others. GREETINGS & THANKS 15

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I.T.E.T. “Dante Alighieri”, in particular the sector Graphic TH TH and Communication, took care of graphic design for the ITALY 18 / 24 FEBRUARY 2018 Erasmus+ project. Our students produced brands, logos, posters, leaflets and brochures, videos and photographs. Hi everyone, we’re the Turkish team! we all could get along well together. varies in their cuisine were much more In fact, for the logo competition of Erasmus+, our pu- We’d like to tell you some of our wonder- On the following days, we visited lots of than ours, so that type of dishes were pils have developed several proposals, among which the ful memories from Italy. historical places together and had work- very interesting to taste as well. All of the one that turned out winning. Firstly, we must say that we had such shops which we enjoyed a lot. All of the traditional dishes were worth to taste, an amazing time with everyone in there historical&cultural places were so intere- specially the Italian pasta and lasagna! from the beginning to the end. sting and glorious. Except the Italian culture, we learned On our first school day, on Monday, all of But our favorite place was the castle. It many facts about other countries’ culture as well. We are so glad for we were able to meet many people from different cultures and also for making new friendships worldwi- de. We loved the Italian people’s hospitali- ty, Spanish people’s funny jokes, Polish The logo is composed by two hands thanks to which we people’s intimacy and Cyprus people’s can read the letter “E”. The logo has also two different friendly behaviours. colors, because “we are different”, but each hand, alo- We hope that our friendships will last ne, isn’t enough. This remind to us that just together we for a long time! can do greatful things, because “we are the same”. We also are very thankful to the familes The yellow star refers to the European flag. who hosted us in their houses. Our students have realised many works, that were Thank you so much for hosting us kin- showed during the meeting in Italy. the teams had a couple of presentations was amazing and we got amazed by its dly and showing your culture to us! We Enjoy the digital book, because this was also created by about their cultures to presentate. architectural features. missed all of you so much! Wish to see our graphic designers! They were all so interesting, we wish we Besides the cultural places, we tried you again! could visit all of the countries. Italian cuisine too. We tasted lots of dif- We also became much closer with other ferent cultural dishes in there. Most of teams on that day, we are so happy that them were very tasty and the seafood Serdar Urhan, Faruk Okcu Sabrina Guglielmi Graphic Design Teacher

THE VULNERABLE IMMIGRANT CHILDREN Italy has become a country of immigration since the mid 70s and with various percentages of peoplewith different colour, habits and traditions. In the last years there have been more than 4.7 millions of immigrants and among these 2.5 % were children. Accor- ding to statistics, the main countries that host migrants in general are: German, Italy, France, Spain and Italy but the number of children who can’t cross European borders are increasing and the countries with most percent of immi- grant children are China, India and the Philippines. Children migrate for many reasons. Even if these cases to emigrate are economic, war, gangs or persecution in their home countries and social differences, in our opinion every place in the world belongs to everyone, this is why all the children of the world should be able to achieve their freedom and live in good social conditions.

DEBATE AND SOLUTIONS How can children live free? Local policy should help families to find a regular job, to integrate them in the society. Every family with children must have own home and as- sure care, food and education to every child. WHAT CAN CAUSE THE CHILDREN’S VULNERABILITY? Being young and out of place involves a particular stress so its fundamental to pay attention to the right and needs of children, respect and listen to the children for giving them the same opportunities and hope.

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DISCOVERY ITALY ARTICLE BY POLAND CYPRUS 14TH / 21ST APRIL 2018

We thought that the Erasmus + Huge structures show the sheer An interesting experience was also To start off, I believe that our tea- Next day, we had a fascinating co- had our farewell dinner/party at ‘’Kti- project will be just an opportunity to power of past empire. a visit to the local olives factory. We chers really gave us the chance to oking contest. Meanwhile teachers ma Makenzy’’ where we enjoyed a meet people from different countries, During our trip to Italy we had the op- really enjoyed the trip. We also visi- get to know our guests when we had from other countries were teaching delicious buffet with various dishes have fun and make new friends. portunity to see many stunning de- ted several important places on the free time with them. to our schools student’s lessons in and danced till one o’clock in the map of Puglia. The first of them was We also ate some delicious meals different sublects. morning. Unfortunately, one week of Margherita di Savoia. We fell in love made from my classmates in the re- with the beautiful shades of water of staurant of my school. the Salina and a view of numerous Another thing that also surprised us flocks of flamingos. The next point of was the tasty dinner in ‘’Voreas’’ re- our journey was Castel del Monte. staurant. This building, inscribed on the UNE- Tuesday, actually begins a little bit SCO heritage list, made a huge im- differently. We bring our guests to pression on us. Admiring its elabora- school and welcomed them with te interior was a great attraction for a ceremony including our schools us. The last stop of our trip was the choir singing traditional songs and wonderful Trani. Climatic corners, a small group of traditional dancers. marble houses as well as a magni- After this beautiful welcoming, we ficent fort and the cathedral create a went for lunch in our schools restau- charming scenery of the town, whi- rant. At around 15:30, we went to a At night, we had a tasteful dinner great time and experiences ended. ch can’t be forgotten. These places graphic village called ‘’Kato Drys’’. at ‘’Militzis’’ restaurant. Friday, whi- We really enjoyed our time with our We didn’t know we were going to stinations. We really liked Cerignola made us remember the destination In our opinion Wednesday was the ch was the last day of the program, friends from Poland, Turkey, Italy learn as much as we did. Especially - the city where we lived. It is full of of our Erasmus exchange for many best of the other days. We departed we visited the second largest city of and Spain about Italy (to our surprise). charming streets, great monuments years. to Nicosia early in the morning. In Ni- Cyprus. During our journey we had We were very happy that had the The most surprising fact about Ita- To sum up, we are really happy we cosia, we were lucky to participate in the opportunity to visit some archae- opportunity to live such a great lian culture is the peoples’ carefree had the chance to meet wonderful an impressive workshop at the Pe- ological places like the castle of ‘’Ko- time and beautiful moments. Hope approach. Nobody is in hurry or any people from different countries dagogical Institute of Cyprus. lossi’’.the ancient city of “Chirokitia” to see each other again in the near kind of stress. Italians pay attention and start new friendships. Italy is a After the workshop we had lunch at and the ancient theatre ‘’Kourion’’. future. to their social lives. Every afternoon really interesting country with a com- Ledras Street and we went for a walk We went to Omodos village too and you may experience lack of open plex history and we were glad to see to explore the magnificent scenery. ate local foods. At Friday night we Antonis Trokkos stores and restaurants, because plethora of castles, cities. We hope everyone deserves a break. We re- that one day we will come back to ally liked siesta and agreed that we the Italy, but for now we cannot wait need something like this in our scho- to see you in Poland! WORKING ON EMOTIONS ol. and regional restaurants. Delicious The most pleasant asset of Italy are food and friendly people create uni- local restaurants. Delicious crois- que vibe of this place. Zuzanna Kurko Hi mom, sants with the toppings perfectly go I left Ucrania last year and I got used to this new country. with freshly made espresso. This is I have improved my English, I have learned new things breakfast you are most likely to get. and at this momento I want to thank you the opportunity The best choice for lunch is local pa- you gave me, dear mother. But first, I want to start with sta with huge variety of types of sau- how the adaptation process was and I got here. It was not ces. It is after siesta when the dish easy, but it was worth it. I know you won’t understand this that Italians are famous all over the email but I want to show you that I have learned to speak world for becomes available. and write in English very well. I hope you can read this That is Pizza! with the help of a translator. All pizzerias are open in late afterno- Firstly, I want to start with the emotions of the parting. This on and this is the time when Italians was the most difficult part because I was worried about my future, scared, thousands fo possible plans came to my join in groups in order to enjoy that mind… At that momento, I didn’t know anything about this new country that would become my new home. In addition, delicious meal. Soon after is dinner the sorrow of longing was too big and during the trip I had been thinking of you and the rest of the family. time. Dinner is prepared hot. You Secondly, I want to explain you how I got used to the new country when I arrived here. At first I thought that the may find there shrimps, pasta, beef country was too big, but I made good friends that helped me in all the things that I needed. With them I also started steaks and risotto. discovering the culture of this country and they helped me applying for a job. I managed to find a job as a waitress. During our stay we found out Italians I miss you a lot, mom. It wasn’t easy to leave because I didn’t want to leave without you and the rest of our family, but are also very proud of their past an- now I can say it was worth it. Write me back. cestors - Roman Empire. Cities such as Rome, Florence, Naples, Milano Kisses for you and the rest of the family. or Venice will never be forgotten. See you son. Yanis Olmo López 6 7 ERASMUS PLUS KA2 | MIGRATION AND ITS CULTURAL EFFECTS ON EUROPE | DIGITAL BOOK | TRANSNATIONAL MEETINGS | 2017/2019

A MOMENT IN THE LIFE OF AN IMMIGRANT ARTICLE BY CYPRUS TURKEY 24TH / 28TH JUNE 2018

Everyone has experienced the feeling of leave your furry friend behind! Let’s just Eventually you find trustworthy people The transnational meeting in Istanbul vities and redistributed ones for the Sultan Mehmet II the Conqueror and “being the new face”. hope that someone will be there to love and make bonds with them. You break at Sagmalcilar Anatolian High Scho- next meeting in Spain and the se- into a museum by Ataturk in 1935. The new kid at school, the new co-worker them as much as you did… Whatever the the stereotypes and prove your worth to ol on 24- 28 th June 2018 was ex- cond year. Then we went to Topkapi Palace, re- or being the new neighbor. We feel lo- reason of departure is, it is never easy. the locals. Your current position at your traordinary thanks to our colleagues The third day we had a walking sidence of the Ottoman Sultans. nely and like fish out of water. At first we Your mission is to find a better place. workplace is way higher and better paid Serdar and Faruk. They greeted us tour through Istanbul visiting Saint- Blue Mosque, named after the struggle to adjust, we know no one and When you have finally arrived at your de- than the first one and you live more freely. gladly from the airport to the hotel Sophia Museum, built in 537 by By- 20.000 marvellous blue- toned Iznik looking at the new place for the first time stination, the reality hits you hard. It does But homesickness grows bigger day by and through all the stay. On Monday zantine Emperor Justinianus. It has tiles decorating the interior walls. Ba- we suddenly feel like everyone is staring not matter if you are in the United States, day. The one week holiday trips to your we visited the school, we met the he- been the largest cathedral in the silica Cistern, a subterranean cistern at us trying to guess what kind of person a well-developed European country or home country are not enough to fulfill your admaster and other colleagues from world and it is considered the ma- located under a public square on the desire to be with your relatives. Even if Poland, Cyprus , Spain and we had sterpiece of Byzantine architecture, First Hill of Costantinople. technology is blooming, you don’t stay in a long work day. after having been the Patriarchal Prior to constructing the cistern, a touch. Despite your better way of living, you still miss your childhood home. But We reviewed and checked all the Basilica of Costantinople, it was great Basilica stood in the same pla- the desire to stay is way bigger than to tasks planned for the first year acti- converted into a mosque in 1453 by ce, built between 3rd and 4rd centu- return. ries during the Early Roman Age. In It is not easy after all to be an immigrant, the afternoon we went to see Grand isn’t it? We have to understand what they Bazar, the largest covered market in are going through because our ignorance the world with more than 60 streets is way worse than hatred. The majority of and 4.000 shops where we found an people don’t believe that they can ever be authentic oriental atmosphere. in their place. But let’s admit it. Our world Then we finished the Istanbul tour is changing with fast rhythms. If we don’t with a cruise on Bosphorous admi- help each other, who is going to save us? ring Golden Horn, Maiden’s Tower and other astonishing palaces and bridges. Jasmina Ivanova Istanbul , an amazing city between two worlds , two continents, Europe and Asia. we are. Usually after the first few days you were able to cross the ocean and get RACISM A special thanks to our Turkish col- everything tends to return to their natural to the far Australia. You are now alone. leagues- friends for their warm and rhythm. That is the crucial period in whi- Away from everything and everyone you perfect hospitality and for the positi- ch our social image is mortified due to us once considered yours. And if you succe- Racism spread hate and gloom, being in that new environment. eded to make it with your family by your Ain’t needed in our society, ve atmosphere they realized. Originally, we believe that it is only natural side, know that you are a very lucky per- Can’t punish people for, to be in a new environment so we try to son. Few are the ones who stay together. Issues of their variety, adapt, but we cannot grasp the real issue And remember: You are alone. Nobody is Teresa Conte that different changes can affect everyone there waiting for you at the airport, railway Sadness is caused by them, individually. I’m not talking about any spe- or bus station. No one at least you know. Madness for them to condemn cific new environment, but about every In the best case scenario you have ar- POOR MIGRATING CHILDREN situation where we have to face the un- ranged a person to pick you up from that If it was my choice, known. Imagine that you are required to low-waged workplace you found online in Sing, dance, rejoice As many people know, in recent years there has been a war in Syria. A lot of people effected from it, especially children. Some of them abandon your home. Cypriots themselves your desperation. All around you, people lost their parents. Some of them, got kidnapepd by terrorists and some of them migrated. Migration was their only choice so, we can not are no less familiar with this situation - are hugging, kissing and embracing each Even if we solve our differences, accuse them for this. being a refugee in your mother land is qui- other. Then nostalgia comes to the sur- The others will always fight, Some of them didn’t want to migrate but they had to because death was not an option for them. Some chlidren scared from the death and te a shocking experience to live through. face. But you try your best to suppress To the very end migrated but some of them “babies” wasn’t even know what death is. Yes, that is a sad fact but it’s true. They deserves tol ive because So it goes for the Syrians who are trying it inside you. You are trying to be strong Even though, they are not right. they are human, like us. to escape their country’s state such as the because you know you have no other Some people says “Their religion is not like ours so we can not accept them to our country and we can not help them.” That is a big Islamic attacks on innocent people. So it choice. ignorance! It is 2018 now, and some people still think in that way – What a shame, right ? It doesn’t matter what are you believing or not, We need to join, be strong goes for the Balkan countries which are Every beginning is difficult. You come every religion says that we are all human , we must help and share with each other. Okay, you can believe whatever you want but that seeking a better life away from their cor- across various new places, people and Enough to prove those others are doesn’t mean you should ignore their harm. Because they are only kids, poor migrated kids! They doesn’t know anything about and their rupted governments. The scenarios are things. The language barrier is unbea- wrong. future in their. And maybe years later they will decide our future. countless. rable. You are struggling to communica- The migrated children can also be benefical to europe. Because we cannot know what are they hiding in their little minds. They might Now imagine that your life is in danger, te with the locals and so many questions Never more the need for hate be famous doctors, engineers, architects and so. They might be be benefical to all humanity if we help them. Someday, we will all die your future is unknown or you find it diffi- remain unanswered. You are most likely Enough is enough, and then, they will rule the World. If we can educate them well they can be our well-known World leaders. And maybe they can prevent cult to provide primary necessities for you underpaid and working overtime or you Evermore joined doing World from wars, who knows ? and your family. Get in their shoes. Yes! are returning everyday home with wet Deeds through the smooth, and Every nation have their own culture and language. Language abd culture are two things that connected with each other. Sometimes Just like that. From one day to another. eyes because you were a victim of racial the rough. knowing about a culture is funny, because you can learn what are they doing in their Daily lives, what are they eating, what kind of You have to leave everything behind. Your bullying at school. Every day you wake customs they have and so. These facts can connect people to each other. Because our diffrent cultures makes us strong. Maybe from house, your family pictures, that sweater up hoping for a change. migrated people we can learn their interesting culture and the europe can reach the cultural wealth. you so much love but it’s too big for your As time passes by, you gradually beco- Savvas Efthymiou small luggage. You may even be forced to me used to your new everyday routine. 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IMMIGRANT CHILD ARTICLE BY TURKEY SPAIN 5TH / 9TH NOVEMBER 2018

To search child’s social, psycho- We have met all, guys and teachers at town name. project that consists in helping foreiners logical and emotional situation is the Spanish Institute “ San Viator”. We On Wednesday we met in Bilbao and families and their children. Then we did very important for immigration. visited the school with all its laboratories then all partners with students catched a role play , so we tried to be migrants The stress that immigrant give, where the students work. the coach to get to Zumaia where we that want to leave from their countries The job of the students is to repare had a boat tour admiring the Basque facing various issues. make child restless. broken cars like a mechanical work- Coast Geopark, known because it is an After we attended about the Spanish Lots of research shows that immi- shop. Unesco World Heritage. laws on immigration and refugees. grant child can be more introvert The association helps the immigrants and depressive. for residence permission or passport, Also researchers observed that documents etc. these child have emotional har- Later we visited other international or- mony in their school life. ganization for immigration and visited some of the places where they work too. Incompatible child generally show This association helps people that used these general symptom: drugs, prostitutes and others with diffe- rent social problems. On Friday we went to school and we 1. Insufficiency at education; made different activities. First we had an Eurovision contest. It was a funny com- 2. Insufficiency in communication petition. Each country sang a traditional with their peers and teachers; song , then every group showed own presentations. 3. Generally unhappiness and de- I think that it’s a good think to train at Then we walked through the Flysh on We Lived an unique and exceptional pressed state; school because it is a great opportuni- foot. The coast is 14 kilometers long and ty for students learning real job. After, really amazing. After this we visited an we took the bus and we went to Bilbao important beach in the country that was 4. Physical symptom and fear where we walked visiting the city with an formed by the fall of a large meteorite about school problems; interesting guide. during the dinosaur era giving rise to Afterwords we had lunch in a typical the birth of mammals. 5. Shyness and introversion in restaurant. After lunch we kept on the And this meteorite has made an im- their life; tour around Bilbao city. We walked on portant material that can only be seen the Zubizuri bridge. on this point of the earth called iridium. To be understood from all of the- Crossing the river we could admire de- Afterwards this incredible visit we ate se clause, social and emotional finitily all the beauty of the city with its all together. Later we took the bus and incompatible effect child negative. skyscrapers and modern buildings. went to the bay of San Juan de Gazte- And it induce their be unhappy. We could see also the part of the old city gulatxe.It was a great adventure to walk emotion. While teachers met together, and its old buildings. along that path, climbing 241 steps sur- we worked on posters and questionnai- The first thing to defeat with this The tour with the guide finished in front rounded by a breathtaking view. Finally res. problem is conscious teacher, lan- of the Guggenheim museum, a fantastic we reached the church. After we came back home to have lunch guage learning and quality educa- one full of contemporary art works. In We met in Bilbao and went to visit the with our host families. At last Erasmus tion. the square is situated a big sculpture all diocesan organization Caritas Bilbao. group met in the evening in a typical re- How much if child learn language, We are all different made with flowers that represents a big Ms Susanna explained us about the staurant for the farewell dinner and cer- the change of take a good educa- dog, called Puppy. In the Guggenheim aims of the association, they had 1 tificate of attendance deliver ceremony. tion is high. but we can live together in peace, museum there are artworks by Van 600,00 euros last year and thanks to Its basic need to communication Gogh, Picasso, Andy Warhol and other all this money they helped a lots of im- with other people. mutual respect and understanding important artists. migrants. Now they are developing a D. Russo, F. Donofrio, M. Lavacca We catched metro to arrive in Portu- galete, a little town near Sopuerta. We It is important that to take nursery visited the Cultural Centre Santa Cla- the immigrant child who is going Children who 0 - 5 age need to behave them like here is their ra where we met many migrants. They pre-school in terms of language make friend and socializing. home and we need to make feel told us their stories and we shared their and their accommodation. relax them. experiences as migrants. Then each lo- The research that made in recent Already their language is different As a result, if immigrant child visit cal NGO showed us their host program- mes for refugees and immigrants. They years, shows that the different im- and so they have to learn country’s your country. You should consider migrant group whose immigrated introduced a football team all composed language where they immigrant. all of these basic detail. by foreigners. in Germany have very different ac- Also this waiting period is very dif- commodation. After this meeting all Erasmus Group ficult for immigrant child. moved for a guided visit around Portu- This process like immigrant, we If we behave them intolerantce galete and visited the Bizkaia Bridge – must cherish and we must sport they feel more frazzle. So we must Şahika Üstündağ Unesco World Heritage. The guide told them for their be with their family. us many information as the origin of the 10 11 ERASMUS PLUS KA2 | MIGRATION AND ITS CULTURAL EFFECTS ON EUROPE | DIGITAL BOOK | TRANSNATIONAL MEETINGS | 2017/2019

MISTRUST, WIDE SPREAD STEREOTYPES AND PREJUDICES POLAND 31ST MARCH / 7TH APRIL 2019

Nowadays intolerance becomes more OBS) whereas 2 years ago 33% of Po- to see a historic silver mine in Tar- and more discussed issue. Fortunately, lish people showed a friendly attitude nowskie Góry and had barbecue it also means that there are a lot more towards Ukrainian immigrants, which near the beautiful forest in the fore- people fighting for not being discrimina- was not really that a big number, this ster’s lodge. ted by their nationality, gender or sexua- year it has decreased to 27%. During the last day we had the chan- lity. This reluctance in Poland can be caused ce to see a folk group which presen- by a false belief that Ukrainians are stea- ERASMUS PLUS PROJECT AS AN ted some Polish songs and dances, ling jobs and significant historical aspect. OPPORTUNITY TO MEET NEW take part in the second part of wor- Every day we can hear about aggression CULTURAL IDENTITIES kshops during which we finished the against Ukrainians on the racist back- IT IS AN IMPORTANT PROCESS OF CULTURE, LIFE EXPERIENCES WHICH LEAD TO glossary booklet, spend last minutes ground. DEVELOP A CONNECTED AND SOCIALLY FAIR SOCIETY together. Not only they are insulted just because Even though it is the end of our of their nationality, often it ends in has- BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH project and the time to say “good sle. OTHER CULTURES bye” is closer and closer we will re- And even though a lot of immigrants can member everything we were thought, speak polish well and have education on all places we had visited and what’s sufficient level they meet a lot of troubles the most important we will remem- applying for jobs or even when trying to ber PEOPLE – students, teachers, In eastern Europe now it has become find an apartment. tutors, migrants. Their stories and a serious issue as every day there are In my opinion, all this is caused by a lack One of the last meeting was organi- The following days were full of ad- gained experience will stay with us more and more Ukrainians immigrating. of empathy, not being used to commu- Second of all I think we should put more zed by the Polish partner school III ventures. We visited Wieliczka – a forever and the cooperation among They are of course looking for better ning with other cultures and basing only pressure to teaching tolerance to young Liceum Ogólnokształcące im. A. Mi- salt mine and Krakow – a tour throu- US young people will last for years. educations, jobs but specifically, they on prejudices so also lack of knowledge. people. ckiewicza in Katowice. gh the old city, the castle and the Erasmus Plus Project has offered want to escape the war in their country. From the very beginning all students square market. We had the chance a great opportunity to build rela- Also, they are hoping for better condi- If I could really change something, first Teaching that no matter of our nationali- and teachers were taking part in all tionships with people from other tions of life. of all, I would start by more campaigns in ty, skin color or anything else we are all planned activities. The whole week culture. media introducing people to immigrants equal. was full of workshops, presentations, Its international spirit has been for us Unfortunately, they can meet a lot of ob- culture and explaining that their nationa- trips and folk songs and dances. stacles to a new, more convenient life. lity does not make them bad people. a concrete and tangible experience The first day was full of presentations to reflect how our European heritage As even polish research show (due to Weronika Mańka during which all students presented is a possible basis for a fair society. the results of their previous work. We saw the school, met students and te- Poland team achers, got familiar with the city.

Nowadays more and more people are coming to THE LOST SON different countries in the European Union. Most of them come from North Africa, South America and PROMOTE DIFFERENT CULTURES Silence, the sighs of the mother conquer the place the Middle East, which are places where there are an empty room filled with tears. some conflicts and they hope to find a newand safe lifestyle. Culture is a complex concept, with many different definitions. For example “culture” refers to a group or community with which we share common expe- Firstly, some european countries consider that the- Losing the greatest gift life has given her. The only riences that shape the way we understand the world. But, nowdays many thing giving her strength is abandoning her. se groups of people are a threat to our economic people don’t understand the importance of understanding different cultures to situation of their countries, therefore they have dif- their own. In fact, when we see a migrant we can often have a negative preju- Her only son is leaving to foreigh lands. ferent actitudes for them. dices. I think really hat kowing other cultures is one of the most beautiful things. Secondly, other countries are more tolerant and Indeed if you become awere of your own culture, you will learn about people’s culture. The first interesting thing may be the language and after, traditional dishes, traditional music, ALONE, in an unknown journey searching for hope they don’t discriminate them. They want that there people have to integrate and have equal rights for religion, particular events etc... The curiousity to know these various aspect of foreign cultures can help us to open our minds and for a better future. our horizons. To promote dissemination of diffferent cultures and remove negative prejudices example, they give them employment, medical ser- TOGETHER WITH OUR there can be many easy and effective initiatives. All can start from the school that can educate vice or education, because they think these people DIFFERENCES WE FEEL RICHER Leaving behind hin a hope of return making the children and teenegers to accept someone of another cultures. can be useful. ache less. If everything strats from the children, the society of the future can be better. In conclusion, these people must be aware that if Some initiatives to include and spread different cultures can start also from some associations they want to improve their lives, they will have to (for example sport association), church and also from the school. In fact, for example, th elast Charalampos Panteli integrate in a new society, to learn a new language year there was a black boy who come to my town and in my school and he played volleyball. and respect other cultures. Being in a team that accepts you is a big step. I think that living in a world with many different cultures is beautiful.

Iker Villaizan Martina Lavacca

12 ARIANNNA GERVASIO 5°AG I.T.E.T. DANTE ALIGHIERI CERIGNOLA (FG) 13 ERASMUS PLUS KA2 | MIGRATION AND ITS CULTURAL EFFECTS ON EUROPE | DIGITAL BOOK | TRANSNATIONAL MEETINGS | 2017/2019

As Italian coordinator I can say Erasmus Plus is an “Thanks for everything you’ve done for us. We will ne- PROMOTE CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING ARTICLE BY CYPRUS amazing project and opportunity for meeting new peo- ver forget this amazing week. We really appreciate for ple and new friends. We don’t have to forget: everything. Thank you again for all of your hospitality. Culture is the characteristics and know- is that it is dynamic. This simply me- versifies culture is family and marriage We learned a lot of things from you. Wish to see you ledge of a particular group of people, ans that cultures interact and change. every culture has an incest taboo but we are different, we are the same. again!” encompassing language, religion, cuisi- Because most cultures are in contact how that taboo manifests greatly across Turkish team Everyone should live the cultural migration experien- ne, social habits, music and arts. Diffe- with other cultures, they exchange ide- cultures. rent people around the world, in diffe- as and symbols. All cultures change, Furthermore, language is one of the ce of Erasmus Plus Project because every time you “Thank you everyone for the amazing experience. We rent societies have different culture. otherwise, they would have problems most important elements of culture wi- travel, you discover new thinks but also a new dimen- had so much fun despite some minor issues the pro- Culture is a strong partEUROPEAN of people’s lives. IDENTITYadapting to changing environments. thout language there is no concept of sion of yourself, simply because you have enriched gramme had. The places we stayed at were great and It influences their views, their values, And because cultures are integrated, if culture. Different cultures have different yourself. The meeting in Italy was a fascinating expe- they are memories that we will never forget.” their humour, their hopes,is their possible loyal- one thanks component in the system changes, speaking of language. Even when the ties, and their worries and fears. it is likely that the entire system must language is same between the two cul- rience. Cypriot team Culture has many characteristics.to cosmopolitan One adjust. culture tures but still there will be difference in We tried to offer our guests all the best about our Ita- characteristic of culture is that it is le- Moreover , culture has several elemen- speaking and one will easily difference lian tradition and custom. They could visit interesting “We are happy we could met so many wonderful peo- arned. It is notbecause biological; weskin do notcolour ts that must help people not identify be different cul- between them. sights, learnt about our family life, school system, mi- ple and hope we will meet again.” inherit it. Much of learning culture is un- tures around the world. Dressing is an In conclusion, it is very it is important to grants’ conditions and tasted delicious national cuisi- Poland team conscious. We learnconsidered culture from fami as- aimportant difference. element of culture. respect the beliefs and culture of others. ne. lies, peers, institutions, and media. The Cultural clothes are our identity which Having lots of different beliefs is a good “A fantastic and unique experience that unites peo- process of learning culture is known includes our caste, ahistory, race, tra- thing, not something to feel confused The atmosphere among national and international ples, allows you to know friends, to understand others about. Different cultures benefit lots of students, teachers, school community and families and yourself for a harmony of relationships with liking, “WE CAN ONLY BE FREE IF EVERYONE IS FREE” people, and should be respected. This was very positive. I would like to thank all of our part- friendship, brotherhood and sharing of intentions for a -Hegel is because It may upset the person from a different culture. They have grown up ners for this wonderful exchange experience because better Europe for our children.” believing in a certain set of values and I am very thankful that I got the chance to participate Vittorio Colucci, Italian team ideas, just like their friends and family. this project. Telling them they are wrong is unkind “European projects are important because students and undermines their whole communi- Teresa Conte enrich their social life. Erasmus + fascinated us be- ty. Culture is good for bringing people cause with it we can train our English and to get a together. better level, make friends with a lot of more new peo- Learning about different cultures is fun ple with their different traditions and customs, to travel and interesting, and you can often find around Europe.” surprising similarities! It is fascinating Spanish team to know what someone else may think about something you believe. Different as enculturation. While all humans dition, status, festivals, languages etc. culture means different approaches to have basic biological needs such as Therefore, cultural clothes play a very fundamental ideas in your society. food, sleep, the way we fulfil those ne- important role clothing can tell a story A different group might be able to help THANKS eds varies cross-culturally. In addition, in certain cultures. In addition , another your community learn something new. another characteristic of culture is that important element of culture is religion. They could teach you knew langua- it is shared. We share culture with other In most culture the religion is very re- ges or new ways to cook food or make I.T.E.T. Dante Alighieri members of our group, we are able to spectful to all of the culture members clothes. act in socially appropriate ways as well and they also strictly obey their religion. If people can celebrate their differen- Cerignola, Italy “Our Erasmus+ project about migration is one of my as predict how others will act. Despite In addition, three of the world’s re- ces, they can work together to move the shared nature of culture, that doe- ligions—Judaism, Christianity, and forward and develop. As Ban Ki Moon best experience in the school in the last years. It was great to work together with our European partners sn’t mean that culture is homogenous Islam. Religion meets many different said “When we build a culture of un- III Liceum Ogólnokształcące im. A. Mickiewicza (the same). needs for people, societies, and nations derstanding and uphold human di- because we have the opportunity to share our ideas Katowice, Poland Furthermore, one more characteristic of therefore it is important to understand gnity, we build a better world”. about the phenomenon of migration and our ways of culture is that it is based on symbols. A the different religions that exist in the symbol is something that stands for so- different cultures around the world. teaching. Our students had the possibility to know other students from different countries and to come mething else. Symbols vary cross-cul- In additions another element that di- Kleanthis Stylianou Sağmalcılar Anadolu Lisesi turally and are arbitrary. in contact with other cultures. Together we have done Bayrampasa, Turkey Language, money and art are all sym- several steps to become European citizens. I will ne- bols. Language is the most important ver forget all the collegues, the boys and the girls symbolic component of culture. Moreo- who have worked with our school and our studen- ver, another characteristic of culture is Centro San Viator ts in the last two years. See you soon!” that is integrated. Sopuerta, Spain This is known as holism, or the various parts of a culture being interconnected. Titti Terlizzi All aspects of a culture are related to one another and to truly understand a Techniki Scholi Larnakas culture, one must learn about all of its Larnaka, Cyprus parts, not only a few. Lastly the last characteristic of culture 14 15 Designed and printed by

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