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This Project has been funded by European Commission - Europe for Citizens Programme This Project has been funded by European Commission - This pubblication reflects the views only of Authors 4800/001-001). (Dec. no. 2013 - and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may made of information contained therein. FOR INCLUSIVE CITIZENSHIP SYNTHESIS THE PROJECT {Keywords} {Meetings} This publication has been made Europe • citizenship June 2014 - Algemesi (ES) by participants in project WOW - WOW als towards their peers in schools, universities, as- • intercultural • youth October 2014 - Paredes PT) WhO am I, Who are you: sociations and sport teams. • integration • inclusive January 2015 - Tuzla (BiH) European citizenship WhO am I, Who are you: European citizenship • proactivity • accessibility May 2015 - Zola and intercultural dialogue. {How} • meet and know people Predosa|Casalecchio di The Project has been funded by official website and intercultural dialogue • promotion of abilities Reno| (IT) European Commission - Europe • freedom • right • exchange for Citizens Programme {What} Every partner country has selected a group of stu- dents to work on certain topics connected to Euro- • language • peace Graphics: Municipality of Zola Predosa and Tuzla An eighteen month project, funded by the European pean citizenships in order to get information about Union. An opportunity for young people involved in them and to collect different ideas and opinions. Printed: Septmber 2015 the project to meet their peers coming from other They have created presentations and organized ac- countries and to share information and opinions. An tivities like workshops or lectures. After working on opportunity to improve their language competence the topics at local level to organize the international and to get to know cultures and traditions of several meetings in each partner’s country, they have met PT BiH European countries both inside and outside the EU. all the participants to the project from all the coun- An opportunity to build our future Europe. An oppor- tries to continue the work at international level. tunity to feel as a part of the European community » https://woweuropeancitizenship.wordpress.com “to feel like European citizens”. The project helps to A group of about 90 people, representative of dif- overcome boundaries between different countries ferent Partners have participated to the meetings and nations. hosted each time by a different Partner with a dif- ferent focus: IT {Why} June 2014 – Algemesì (ES) – From national citizen- The European union is often perceived as something ship to European citizenship: are rights and duties vague and far from citizens, as people don’t know the same for everyone? its history and its founding values, the rights and du- ties connected with the European citizenship. They October 2014 – Paredes (PT) – Recognition of ES don’t know the countries and people which belong rights and inclusive citizenship: the system of mu- to Europe. Thanks to this project, young people have nicipal services become informed and aware citizens, who can un- derstand and experiment intercultural dialogue and January 2015 – Tuzla (BiH) – Toward an inclusive integration. They have become European testimoni- European citizenship: integration in the school and

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university system A DVD which contains proposal and suggestion to PROACTIVITY {Why} approach the themes of the project and to talk to May 2015 – Zola Predosa-Casalecchio di Reno-Val- young people in “creative modalities”. “We’re the future, let’s improve it!“ Proactivity is really important to promote inclusion samoggia (IT) – Fair of citizenship and meeting with in order to have a better society and avoid integra- political institution. {Who} {What} tion problems regarding foreigners, disabled, chil- dren and people in need in general. It can contribute During the final event, participants have worked to- A partnership promoted by Zola Predosa Mu- Proactivities are actions that change things in an to the creation of a helpful society, something that gether to define the contents of the: nicipality and composed by: Algemesì (ES), Casa- intended direction for the better. These activities nowadays is absolutely necessary to improve coop- lecchio di Reno (IT), Paredes (PT), Tuzla (BiH), involve creating changes and taking the initiative to eration. Vademecum for inclusive citizenship - a booklet which Valsamoggia (IT), Veseli nad Moravou (CZ). improve integration. Proactive people use their skills contains best proposals and practices shared dur- And particularly their young citizens (both native and for the common good, taking action to implement It is better to be proactive in order to achieve goals ing activities on the fundamental themes of Europe- foreign or second generation immigrants) coming positive developments in society so that we could leave our mark in the world and an citizenship, integration and intercultural dialogue; from high school, university and associations. make change happen. In order to be proactive, you should set effective goals to achieve tangible results: proactive behav- {How} iors are focused on accomplishments with real im- pact, scanning for change opportunities, taking ac- Young people can take part in proactive activities tions to do different things or do things differently aiming at the inclusion of different groups of people, and anticipating problems. experimenting democratic participation in differ- ent fields (associations, municipality, volunteering Proactivities are very important for integration and groups, parishes etc.). To do this they should: to improve business, too. And last, but not least, these activities make (ourselves) more flexible and • get information about the activities already orga- adaptable toward an uncertain future. nized by the various institutions or groups, • be available and willing to participate • Taking action • try to involve other young people • Being one step ahead • elaborate ideas for new projects or activities • Anticipating necessities Examples of activities to do with foreign people: • Voluntary services for foreign children

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• Cooking classes ple in need. ACCESSIBILITY: A VALUE FOR EVERYONE {How} • Front office service giving information • Language courses and funds for books in differ- • Everyone could become proactive “Accessibility – make way for everybody!” • Guaranteeing the existence of structures that al- ent languages • Some people believe that one is born proactive, low the access of people with physical, mental or • Cultural events some believe that proactivity is learned {What} social impairments to private and public services, either local or central; Examples of activities to do with young people: The possibility for each and every person to easily • Stimulating the creation of jobs for people with access facilities, services and means of interper- physical, mental or social impairments, when • Youth associations to express personal thoughts sonal relationships in order to fulfill their personal, these are not impediment for the performance of and to fight for one’s rights professional and social purposes. the tasks required; • Tutoring (young people could both tutor and be • Developing public services to allow the access of tutored) {Why} people living in the periphery, far from the urban • Municipal Council of Young People areas, to local and central centers of decision, • Sport events to mix disabled and non-disabled Nobody should be denied access to certain essen- especially regarding the active participation of the people tial services despite their characteristics and needs. eldest in public debates on a national and Euro- • Exchange of skills and knowledge Accessibility should be practiced by all European pean basis; • Musical performances for people in hospitals or citizens to promote justice in the access to the re- • Promoting the creation of proximity centers in care centres for the elderly sources of the society and to ensure that each indi- which the population of less populated areas can • We take initiative vidual has equal opportunities. Only then everyone get information and solve problems concerning • Being proactive is a way of life can contribute successfully to the construction of a a wide range of public services such as health, • It could be learned/improved more conscious and joyful society. social security, justice and taxes. {Who} {Who} Every member of the European society must be an Basically everyone can act proactively, in particular active intervenor in the construction of an acces- adults, elderly people, young people, associations, sible and inclusive Europe. The principal characters municipalities, institutions, groups. who must take the initiative are those with public re- Proactive activities could be done in favor of foreign- sponsibilities, but it’s really everyone’s responsibility ers, children, old people and generally speaking peo- to promote a society accessible to all its citizens.

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DESIRE TO MEET AND GET TO KNOW PEOPLE a good tool to meet a lot of people if used correctly PROMOTION OF ABILITIES and with some caution: we can join a social network “New friends, new ideas, or a community/forum and meet people with simi- “If you help an individual you will help a new perspective of the world!” lar tastes to ours and discuss them. Volunteer work the whole society. Make it happen!” can also be a way of meeting people and it has the {What} advantage of helping those who are less fortunate. {What} Finally, one of the best ways is to go to parties or The desire to know and meet people is the will to go even throw one ourselves so our friends can intro- Promotion of the abilities of individuals to learn, to out and try to find new people to talk to, to exchange duce their friends and also, while at the party, talk work, to travel, to lead an active life (cultural, sport, thoughts and discuss ideas with. to strangers, because people are generally afraid civil) and to develop their skills and talents. to talk to new people but we can make some good Meeting people with different ideologies, cultural • In every State of the European Union there are good physical health in the future. friends by doing so. Even though sometimes it can backgrounds and different reactions to certain situ- be challenging, we need to “get out of our shells” special programs (organizations), which promote talented people, disabled people, people with ations due to this same difference of ideology and {Who} and try to meet new people, so we can add variety culture leads us to have a broader vision and to be and new ideas to our lives. We could also travel and social disadvantages or immigrants (internal and more open-minded and more aware of other coun- Anybody can go out and meet new people, even participate in projects for example WOW project or external) tries’ history and of certain situations. though not everybody has that desire. Some people Erasmus… • It is important to promote not just abilities of are very social and can easily make new friends and the above mentioned people, but also abilities of {Why} some people are introverts and have some difficul- those who want to help them ties in talking to people they don’t know. Anyone who When we talk to people out of our usual group of {Why} friends we get exposure to new ideas and interests, opens himself or herself to the desire of meeting which can expand our horizons by exchanging ideas new people should be able to do so. • To give every individual a meaning in their life, to and increase our knowledge on a variety of topics. {How} give them the possibility to do something good We also get more social support, because if we ex- and to give something back to the society. Devel- pand our network of friends we are more likely to There are many ways to meet new people. One of oping abilities will also improve skills and experi- have someone available to support us in more dif- the easiest and most common is to join a sports ences, from which the whole society can benefit ficult times. Social and emotional support is advanta- team or an activity, which not only is a great way (for example scientific discoveries that make our geous for our emotional health and can lead to lasting of getting some exercise and meet new people, but daily life easier etc.) friendships. So, by meeting new people, we are uncon- also a way to have a good time. The internet is also • Talented people should have the possibility to im- sciously providing ourselves with a greater chance of prove their talents, abilities and skills regardless

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of their citizenship, confession or financial status FREEDOM AND RIGHTS OF EUROPEAN CITIZENS organizations and institutions) and individuals • Because everybody wants to be normal and across borders wants society to treat him equally “One Europe! We are all equal!” • Supporting mobility and cross-border European projects {How} {What} {Who} • Promotion of organizations dedicated to youth, Based on citizenship. Every European citizen has the culture, sport and other forms of active life. same rights and freedoms. Basic rights of European Civil society: Supporting the promotion of rights and • Supporting education systems and creating work citizens: freedoms in daily life. Every individual has to respect places. the rights of other individuals. Supporting the orga- • Cooperation with other countries – supporting • Travel, look for job, work, live and settle down in every member state of the EU nizations and associations which are dedicated to international mobility. fighting violations of rights and freedoms of individu- • Cooperation between these kinds of organizations • Vote for and stand as a candidate in the Euro- their problems and try to help others. The most pean Parliament and municipal elections als or certain groups (minorities, disabled people across the whole EU important thing is to start talking! etc.) • Comprehend the needs, problems, feelings and • Principle of non-discrimination • Right to education, to prepare for the future job views of others - people have to start communi- {Who} We have some organizations: International (like The cating with other people, try to understand them • Right to good governance European Court of Human Rights etc.), National (like and get to know them. They have to talk about • Elites: By enacting laws supporting both gov- {Why} Člověk v tísni, Liga lidských práv) ernmental and non-governmental organizations dedicated to the promotion of different kinds of Because every individual has equal value and ev- abilities. ery person deserves equal treatment. To make life EXCHANGE AMONG PEOPLE • Civil society: Creating associations working on easier and more comfortable for citizens and non the development of certain abilities of individuals citizens (For instance now we have the possibility to “Our experience, our enrichment” - Everyone should be supported in developing his use passports) talents and skills and should have the possibility to {What} get the education they look for {How} • Individual: Everyone who is informed and has ex- Cultural exchange means to expose people to dif- periences should support these organizations by • Maintaining integration and cooperation among ferent cultural, religious, geographic and socio-eco- participating in them. the states belonging to the European Union nomic backgrounds and, in doing so, to provide them • Promoting cooperation of civil society (different with the opportunity to develop a greater under-

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standing of diversity. It means interacting with and On the other hand, individuals, groups or non-gov- IMPROVING LANGUAGE COMPETENCE learning from people who are different from yourself ernmental organizations should promote and take and participating in new and unique experiences be- part in exchanges in which they are the principal More languages, more understanding yond your own community. Cultural exchange helps actors as well as collaborate to the dissemination to develop positive relationships with others, to un- of these projects by creating attractive websites, “Learn a new language, get a new soul” derstand a broader range of perspectives, and to making active use of international broadcasting {What} develop the knowledge and skills needed in our mul- channels, publishing and implementing results and ticultural society. experiences. Language Competence is the system of linguistic knowledge possessed by a speaker and running par- • Socialization reach compromise, and a way to focus and succeed • To make exchange projects more available and through challenging times. allel to cultural competence. Cultural competence • Being open towards others cheaper is the ability to interact effectively with people of dif- • We should feel more like citizens of the World • Documentation needs to be simplified ferent cultures and socio-economic backgrounds. than of a particular country • All the World is one family • By learning other languages • We have a lot to learn from each other Without linguistic knowledge and cultural compe- • Be open to differences tence, there is no possible empathy. • Together we can make the World a better place • Eradicate prejudice {Why} • We should be able to recognize the needs of oth- • Proper education since an early age {Why} Because the benefits and outcomes for people keen ers and treat others the way we treat ourselves to embark on this adventure are broad. Firstly, it {Who} In order to share our opinions, ideas, or feelings, propels acceptance and understanding of an array {How} we need to understand and embrace each other’s of different cultural community perspectives and an As each person is a bearer of culture, everybody is values and culture. Without understanding, there is acquisition of language through practical contact. To both initiate and sustain exchange activities, the needed to voluntarily participate and achieve the not viable communication. Moreover, bilingualism Moreover, it enhances interest in global issues as support of the government is essential. Govern- genuine development of a cultural exchange. We has been proven beneficial for brain development, well as wider general knowledge. It also helps peo- ments should increase their resource investment all are ambassadors of our own culture and there- better job prospects, travel and leisure, improve- ple form informed and independent opinions thanks in international cultural exchanges, strengthening fore we all have the unique opportunity to share our ment of the first language, access to fascinating cul- to the discussion with others. Furthermore, all the the support for collaboration among ministries and ideas, values and customs with other people. At the tures through a whole new array of film, music and experience gained through interchange makes you agencies, between the private and public sectors, same time, we can benefit from the experience by literature, a greater understanding of culture and feel more comfortable in foreign environments, and extending support to civil groups and local ad- having the chance to get a new perspective on our history, and, most important of all, the possibility of developing an awareness of group dynamics and ministrations. Moreover, it should also enhance own culture, seeing it through the eyes of an out- connecting with people across the world through a personal sensitivity towards others. Finally, it repre- education and related research, encouraging volun- sider. totally new perspective. A great whole new world is sents a measure of personal flexibility, an ability to teers to take part in international cultural exchange. open to people who speak more than one language,

12 13 ISSUES especially in today’s global society. Furthermore, we {Who} while cooperating and promoting mutual under- CONCLUSIONS/ EXPECTATIONS could all benefit from a more understanding, unprej- standing: this would be real democracy udiced, objective, reasonable, receptive, tolerant, Learning a new language is an achievement anyone This document has been written thanks to the effort of a balanced, impartial, liberal, free society, which can can be proud of and it is extremely satisfying. Ev- ASSOCIATIONS AND INCLUSION significant group of young people from 5 European coun- only be achieved through the knowledge of other erybody should learn a second language since being tries in 18 months as a guideline for decision makers and peoples’ reality and their language. able to speak another language makes it easier to “Yes to empowerment, no to victimism and passivity” a gift to other citizens. learn a third, which will certainly broaden anybody’s {How} horizons. What: In the document we have identified ten crucial points con- nected to European integration and citizenship. As a re- Encouraging people to communicate more effec- PROMOTING AND ENCOURAGING PEACE Inclusion is a dynamic evolutional process which has sult we would like to share these additional points with tively and creatively not only by helping them develop the main aim to recognize and give value to every- others: appropriate strategies, such as the ability to choose “Peace, freedom, knowledge and love for everyone” one’s skills to make everyone independent in his life the best option and the way to apply it to different in the community • Change begins when young people feel empowered to {What} produce a process for inclusion and peace situations, but also to embrace the concepts of mul- • Everyone should be the change he/she wants to see ticulturalism and empathy. Thus, breaking culture How: Living in harmony without violence and conflicts in the world and make change happen. and communication barriers which impair the ability Active role of citizens in order to create good par- • With our ten principles we can have a better Europe/ to understand each other. {Why} ticipated practices to solve problems. Someone with the Europe we would like to have problems can also be a resource! Peace brings about a wealthy Therefore as European citizens coming from countries and healthy society in order to Why: inside and outside the EU we also strongly feel that: prepare a nice world for us and the future generations, while Investing in an inclusive society involves investing in • We would like to see the EU act urgently to contribute war brings poverty and suffering. a society able to grow culturally, socially, individually to find a solution to the tragedy currently happening in and even economically the Mediterranean sea. {Who} Everyone • EU should improve its policy for refugees; people who Who: are politically prosecuted should have a privileged {How} Breaking barriers and channel to find shelter because we think that social competition and solve day to Disabled people, citizens, associations, institutions, and economic justice is a resource for people day conflicts with commu- firms and companies • We would like Europe to put pressure on migrants’ nication and good humour, countries so as to make them respect and promote the human rights of their citizens. PARTNERS

HOST CITIES/CITIES GUESTS Art Museum, Zola Predosa belongs to the Eremo Hills (Capra Mountain), the TUZLA the tourist routes of the province of Bo- closest hills to the Emilian Apennines. ZOLA PREDOSA logna. Casalecchio borders south on the city of Tuzla town is the administrative, eco- In 2001 Zola Predosa obtained the title Sasso Marconi, east and north on Bolo- nomic, cultural and educational center Zola Predosa is a modern industrial and of town, because of its natural, artistic gna and west on the city of Zola Predosa. of Tuzla Canton and economic region agricultural town nestled between the and architectural nature. Giardino Cam- There are seven areas: Marullina/Cal- NE BiH, which covers an area of 7263.6 plains and the hills 12 km away from pagna di Palazzo Albergati and redevel- zavecchio, Center/Ronzani, Garibaldi/ km2, accounting for nearly 15% of the . It houses one of the most im- opment of Villa Edvige Garagnani and its Piave, Ceretolo on the Bazzanese road country, the population of over one mil- portant industrial districts of the prov- Romantic Garden are parts of his en- bordering the municipality of Zola Pre- lion, ie. 1/4 of the BiH population. It is ince of Bologna, due to the number of hancement restore. the merger of the towns of Bazzano, dosa, Croce on the Porrettana road to- one of the oldest settlements in Europe companies (more than 700) - many of Villa Edvige Garagnani represents the , Crespellano, Mon- wards Bologna on which it borders, San with continuity of living. The proof is that which are the protagonists of national catalyst for the promotion of culture and teveglio and . The institutional of- Biagio, also situated on Porrettana road they found the remains of the old lake- and international market - and to the “the showcase of excellence” on our ter- fice is in Bazzano. south towards Sasso Marconi, and Me- dwelling settlement from Neolithic times. quality of the products, in many cases, ritory, hosts conferences and activities The economy was originally mainly ag- ridiana (the first settlements in this area Archaeologists have discovered numer- ricultural, then it was gradually trans- process it in are even in the Neolithic high technology and specialization. related to promotion, technological inno- dating back to the first ‘90). ous settlements with rich remains of period. After they formed wells, which The social field is very interesting with vation and all the topics dedicated to the formed with the development of small Casalecchio is an important district cen- material culture of ancient inhabitants properties, mechanical crafts, mechani- were becoming more modern, and salt the presence of a wide range of associa- support and development of our territo- ter for: school, social-care and health of this area. Found a large number of water is eventually became the basis of tions, operating in differente areas such rial reality. cal industry, food industry, the service services, sports and cultural services. Neolithic clay pots with various orna- sector and, in the last years, the new the chemical industry in contemporary as culture, social, sports, environment Even in the area of culture, as men- Casalecchio is also the fourth industrial ments. Tuzla area was inhabited in the Tuzla. Coal and rock salt, the two most and health. tioned, Zola Predosa has - alongside the economy with some of the most impor- hub of the district and one of the most Neolithic Age. Tuzla is the oldest and tant companies in the area. The tradi- important mineral resources of the re- By joining the National Association of museum Ca ‘La Ghironda and Palazzo Al- important commercial core of the re- one of the oldest settlements in Europe gion. Wine Cities and the Association Strada bergati - wide range of initiatives hosted tional farming and breeding are however gion, with two shopping malls, hyper- has made its special geological past. In still very important. -The legend of the Tuzla goat wrote Dra- dei Vini e dei Sapori, with the creation by the way Auditorium Space Platform, markets, a large network of shops and fact, a large part of Europe, in the distant gisa Trifkovic in his time machine. of the River Park, the realization of nat- just allocated in the municipal seat. CASALECCHIO DI RENO services in the city center and quarters geological past, represented the bottom About this legend was written by many, ural Areas of Monte Capra and Monte Every year, during the summer, Zola (gyms, cinemas, sports hall), with the in- of the Pannonian Sea. The last vestiges even serious historians, novelists and hu- Rocca and thanks to the active presence is animate by several feast and local With a total area of 17.37 square kilo- dustrial zone on Via del Lavoro and the of this must have withdrawn from the morists. Tuzla as a city 1000 years old of Palazzo Albergati and Ca’ la Ghironda fairs Fira’d’zola, The Feast of Ronca, meters, Casalecchio di Reno is one of craftwork areas of Faianello and Bastia. present surface before 10 million years. binds himself, nothing smaller number, Riale in Fest. These events are par- the smallest municipalities of the Bolo- Just below the Tuzla anecdotes, stories, legends and histori- ticularly interesting for their historical, gna district. It has a good geographical this sea has left its cal facts. The legend that is still current folkloric, economic and social values. position and the territory is partly flat, mark in the form of is the story of the Tuzla goat. partly hilly, with slopes not higher than 350 million tons of People from this area are mentioned VALSAMOGGIA​ 400 meters. salt rocks and salt and memorable for their large rebels The city is divided in two by the Reno riv- ​Valsamoggia is a town of over 30.000 water. Salt water and a tough nut to each side of the gov- inhabitants and was established on 1 er and lies besides the Guardia Hill (also bubbled to the sur- ernment, so that the Tuzla goats fits per- called San Luca Hill), partially bounded by face, people have to fectly in this peculiar mentality of making

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the first story and the most credible. At has extraordinary conditions. It benefits aims related industry and design. Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. Procession features representations Suburbs and Zarazice. The population the time of the Austro-Hungarian rule from an excellent train and good high The traditional Valencian dance called of biblical characters and songs of the of the town is 12,245 inhabitants. The in Bosnia and Herzegovina, a law was way accessibility, near from Francisco ALGEMESI Muixeranga is originally from Algemesi. apostles. The involvement of the town’s area of Veselí nad Moravou is 35,45 passed according to which all the goats Sá Carneiro airport and approximately The Muixeranga, is the collective name inhabitants is the foundation for the con- km2 and the altitude of the town is 176 had eutanizirati about the hazard for 20 minutes of the Oporto city center. Algemesi is a municipality in the comar- given to the performance of ancient tinuity of this celebration. All costumes, m above see level. growing forests. Killing goats opposi- Our Municipality has presented an in- ca of Ribera Alta in the Valencian Com- street dances and humancastles. It is ornaments and accessories are hand- In Veselí we can see many sights tion to Tuzlak from settlements Mosnik, creased demographic growth and a rel- munity, Spain. The town of Algemesi is much more than an artistic acrobatic crafted, and the dances and musical like Church of the Guardian angels, which is a goat hide from the authori- evant social economical potential. Pare- one of the major centres for the produc- dance. It is a collection of ancient human scores are passed from generation to St. Bartholomew´s church, Jewish Cem- ties and kept on his property. How are des with 87 thousands inhabitants is the tion of citruses and several cooperatives choreographies of enormous plasticity generation. etery, Jewish Synagogue, Castle with a regulations faded, the goat is let into the 27º county more populated of Portugal. are based here. Rice crops are also ex- illustrating various figures and shapes, nice park and Manor Farmyard that ac- yard, and shortly after, since it was the Although is one of the youngest counties tremelly important This is due to the mild which are held during the Algemesi town VESELÍ NAD MORAVOU comodates The Tourist Information Cen- only goat in the end, people have start- with an average age of population with climate and good irrigation coming from festival (September 7th and 8th), in hon- The oldest traces of a settlement in tre of the Veselsko Region. ed to visit and take a picture with her. 33 and 1/3 of the population under 25 the Xuquer river, which flows through or of the so-called Virgin of Health Mare There are also many possibilities how the city. Veselí are from the New Stone Age. The More and more, and this money helped years old. de Déu de la Salut. first written report about a castle dates to spend free time and how to relax rescue the famous goats. Goat is seen Paredes has 16.000 students between In the year 2011, both La Muixeranga The Festivity of ‘la Mare de Déu de la Sa- - swimming pool, skate park, cinema, and The Festivity of la Mare de Deu de la back to year 1261. A pub used to stand and some stranger who had recorded in the pre-school to secondary. It was the lut, where almost 1,400 people partici- here in which the guests might have Ranch Mississippi River, Bata-Canal, his travelogue, saying without a famous first municipality in the country to invest Salut were declared Intangible Cultural pate in theatre, music, dance and perfor- made merry and that gave the name to Town gallery and Town museum, Obser- saying: “The whole Tuzla one goat milk- in 12 years of compulsory education and mances organized in the historical areas the town (Veselí - Merry making). vatory, bowling, spinning, some sports- ing”. The goat got its monument in front to modernize its entire school buildings of the city. Processions run from the Ba- Veselí nad Moravou is situated in the grounds and you can also enjoy cycling of the Hotel Tuzla. that are now compared only to the best sílica Menor de San Jaime to the Capella southeast of the Czech Republic. This on several cycle routes.​ in the world. de la Troballa. The festivities commence MUNICIPALITY OF PAREDES part is called Moravian Slovakia. In Paredes, history and natural beauty with bell-ringing from the basilica fol- Our town is divided into four parts - Situated in North of Portugal, close to coexist in perfect harmony with archi- lowed by a parade. The Schola Cantorum Milokošt, Veselí nad Moravou, Veselí- Oporto city, the Municipality of Paredes tectural heritage. There are unique choir and orchestra perform vespers in examples of Romanesque legacy and the evening at the basilica, followed by industrial architecture awarded with a bell-ringing and the Procession of the contemporary Architecture Prize. Betrothed, which features Els Misteris Municipality of Paredes has in the (short, religious theatrical pieces per- furniture industry the main sector of formed by children) human towers with activity, that is responsible of 60% traditional musical accompaniment, and of the national production, 2% of the dance performances. The next day, gi- small and medium industries are set- ant puppets representing the King and tled in their territory. Paredes won in Queen of Aragon, James I and his wife 2014 the Regio Star European Award Violante of Hungary, join the morning with the Art on Chairs projects that procession, while the General Grand

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