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19th Regional Session of EYP The Place - Wrocław 19. Regional Session of EYP Poland

Everyone loves Wrocław Fans of Wrocław are in good and it’s easy to see why. One of company. Pablo Picasso found the most beautiful and interest- the post-war reconstruction of ing Polish cities, an amalgam of the city a powerful inspiration the traditional and the modern, on a visit in 1948, and the British the capital of Lower Silesia has a historians Norman Davies and character of its own. Roger Moorhouse used Wrocław as the model for their highly readable Microcosm: A Portrait Along with preparing to host of a Central European City. the 19th Regional Session of EYP Poland, Wrocław is also getting But Wrocław is not just a ready to host EURO 2012, the pretty face. It is Poland’s fourth- European Championship in foot- largest city and the major indus- ball. The city will be the Euro- trial, commercial and educa- Having absorbed Bohemian, pean Capital of Culture’16 and tional centre for the region. At Austrian and Prussian inu- the host of The World Games in the same time it is a lively ences, the city has a unique 2017. cultural centre, with several architectural and cultural make- theaters, some major festivals, based on the Lonely Planet up, best seen in its magnicent rampant nightlife and a large market square. Learn more on student community. http://www.wroclaw.pl/ Wrocław’s location on the Odra River, with its 12 islands, 130 bridges and riverside parks, is idyllic, and the beautifully preserved ecclesiastical district that is a treat for fans of Gothic architecture. The Organizer 19. Regional Session of EYP Poland

Europejski Parlament Młodzieży aimed at promoting the reection EYP Poland (EYP Poland) is a non- of European topics and fostering partisan and independent non- European integration. Finally, in governmental organisation estab- early 2006 EYP Poland was ocially lished in 2006. EYP Poland is a part registered and began to develop of the European Youth Parliament and implement its activities across (EYP), a unique transnational Poland. Currently, EYP Poland is network of 35 national organisa- supported by approximately 60 tions reaching out to young people active volunteers organising from all over Europe, encouraging around 10 regional, national and them to actively participate in the international events annually in all The main objectives of EYP development of society in general Poland, including: Białystok, Poland include: and the democratic evolvement of Krakow, Przemyśl, Rzeszów, the European Union in particular. Warszawa and Wrocław. • raising awareness of European issues, encouraging active Euro- In 2010 EYP Poland was been pean citizenship and motivating awarded with the European Charle- students to become engaged in magne Youth Prize for the 6th European politics, National Selection Conference held in Rzeszów in September 2009. EYP • promoting international under- International also acknowledged standing, intercultural dialogue the activities of EYP Poland by and diversity of ideas and practices, Its origins date back to late 1990s awarding the title of the Innovative • providing a forum in which when the rst Polish delegates National Committee of the Year for young people can express their attended the EYP conferences in the project of the 13th Regional own opinions, without reverting to Europe. Having gained interna- Session of EYP Poland held in role play, Wrocław in March 2010. tional experience over the years, • contributing to the personal the Polish youth developed the EYP skills development of youth. idea in Poland. In the years 2004 and 2005, a group of engaged young volunteers was active in Białystok, Rzeszów and Wrocław and organised a number of national and international EYP conferences CULTURE YOURSELF! 19. Regional Session of EYP Poland

the assembly and nally voted over. Organizing a session in Wroclaw, the European Capital of culture 2016, we could pass over the city's cultural potential. Concerts, shows, plays, exhibitions are daily basis of Wroc- lawians' life. This is why we’ve decided to cross the previous EYP sessions borders, and instead of the groups but also you will be given a second day of teambuilding, orga- chance to explore deepest recesses nize cultural workshops under the of your soul by participating in one title of Culture Yourself!. This will be day long art workshops. something new, a space for all Well, here it is: unique, innovative, participants not only to discus art, challenging... We must say that we but to create it themselves. Meet the Get ready Europe, here comes the are really excited about it. First of all, artists, converse with the movie 19th Regional Session of EYP Poland! there is no usual emphasis on makers, dance, play, sing, focus on the other side of you, this is what WHEN: 7-11 March 2012 individual committee allocation. Instead, we perceive all session Culture Yourself provides. Get ready WHERE: Wroclaw, Lower Silesia, for a day lled with cultural work- Poland – The European Capital participants as one big group. This means that during the Team Build- shops with your session mates, Euro- of Culture’16 concert and Eurovillage! WHY: nd below… ing delegates and ocials are hardly divided into any groups: we play, Over 90 participants will gather to sing, think and have fun together as discuss current issues of political, much as possible. Only later do we economic and social importance. The split into smaller groups, so that we session programme follows the inno- can get to know better those with vative concept of the previous whom we will be working in the Wroclaw regional events. In 2010 EYP Committee Work. During the Com- Poland was awarded the title of the mittee Work each delegate is a Innovative Committee of the Year for member of two discussion groups the concept of the sessions that took (similar to familiar committees); they Are you ready to see a new, place in Wroclaw in March 2010 and switch from one group to the other polished face of EYP while living in 2011. one in turns. There is one chairperson the great, old and full of cultural in each discussion group, whereas events city of Wroclaw? We know you With March 2012 session presided others freely switch from one group are, apply! by Riaan Stipp we o er you an to another. improved version of our previous http://www.facebook.com/ achievement. Not only will you expe- During the General Assembly CultureYourself.EYP rience a unique EYP split by taking committees present ther resolutions part in two separate discussion which are subsequently discussed by The Session programme 19. Regional Session of EYP Poland 6th March 2011, Tuesday 12:00 – o cials’ arrivals 12:00 – 13:00 – o cials’ registration 13:00 – 13:30 transfer to CJOs‘ training venue 9th March 2011, Friday 13:30 – 14:30 lunch 07:00 – 07:30 wake-up call 14:30 – 18:30 CJOs’ training I (including coee break) 07:30 – 08:15 breakfast 18:30 – 19:00 transfer to the hostel 08:15 – 08:45 transfer to CW venue 19:00 – 20:00 free time at the hostel, supper 08:45 – 13:00 CW I (including a coee break) 20:00 – 24:00 welcoming evening for o cials 13:00 – 13:30 lunch 13:30 – 19:00 CW II (including coee breaks) 7th March 2011, Wednesday 19:00 – 19:30 transfer to the hostel 07:30 – 8:00 wake-up call 19:30 – 20:15 dinner & free time 08:30 – 9:00 breakfast 20:15 – 20:30 transfer to the party venue 09:00 – 12:00 o cials’ preparations for TB and CW 20:30 – 24:00 EYP Party by 12:00 delegates arrive to Wrocław + registration 12:00 – 12:30 transfer to Team Building venue 10th March 2011, Saturday 12:30 – 14:00 TB I (including coee break) 07:30 wake-up call 14:00 – 14:30 lunch 07:30 – 08:15 breakfast 14:30 – 19:00 TB II (inc. coee break & committees swaps) 08:15 – 09:00 transfer to CW venue 19:00 – 19:30 transfer to the hostel 09:00 – 13:00 CW III (including a coee break) 19:30 – 20:30 dinner 13:00 – 13:30 lunch 20:30 – 21:30 free time 13:30 – 18:00 CW IV (including coee breaks) 21:30 – 21:50 transfer to the Welcoming party venue 18:00 – 19:30 GA preparation 21:50 – 24:00 Welcoming party 19:30 – 20:00 transfer to the hostel 20:00 – 20:30 dinner & free time 8th March 2011, Thursday 20:30 – 20:45 transfer to Farewell Party venue 07:00 – 07:30 wake-up call 20:45 – 24:00 Farewell Party 07:30 – 08:30 breakfast 08:30 – 09:00 transfer to Opening Ceremony venue 11th March 2011, Sunday 09:00 – 10:00 Opening Ceremony 07:00 – 07:30 wake-up call 10:00 – 10:30 transfer to Culture Yourself venues 07.30 – 08.30 breakfast 10:30 – 14:00 CY I 08:30 – 13.00 General Assembly I. (inc. coee break) 14:00 – 14:30 lunch 13.00 – 14.30 lunch, 14:30 – 19:00 CYII and III (including a coee break ) 14.30 – 17.15 General Assembly II, (inc. coee break) 19:00 – 19:30 transfer to the hostel 17.15 – 18.00 Closing Ceremony 19:30 – 20:00 Eurovillage & Euroconcert preparation time 18:00 departures 20:00 – 20:10 transfer to Eurovillage venue 20:10 – 20:30 Eurovillage preparation 20:30 – 21:30 Eurovillage 21:30 – 24:00 Euroconcert Calls & Fees 19. Regional Session of EYP Poland

CALLTURE The participation fee is 20€ for journalists YOURSELF! and chairpersons, and 60€ for delegates. The fee covers accommodation, subsis- tence and transport during the session You can apply as a delegate by lling out an appropriate application. between 7th (6th for ocials) and 11th March. Once your participation in the ses- sion is con rmed, we will ask you to transfer Form that can be found at: the fee to EYP Poland’s bank account. Find the details below: http://www.eyppoland.com/ http://www.facebook.com/ Europejski Parlament Mlodziezy EYP Poland CultureYourself.EYP BANK MILLENNIUM S.A.

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IBAN: PL 09 1160 2202 0000 0000 7613 3129 Practical information 19. Regional Session of EYP Poland Arrival/departure time Journos and chairs are expected to arrive on the 6th If nding a convenient ght to Wroclaw seems to be March, by 12am, as the CJO’s Teambuilding same day at a little difficult, you can fly to Poznan, Krakow or 1pm. Warsaw, from you can reach Wroclaw by train. For infor- Delegates are expected to arrive on the 7th March, mation on ghts to these cities see: also by 12am. The session ends on the 11th March, at • Warsaw Frederic Chopin www.lotnisko- 6pm. We urge you not to leave the session before this chopina.pl time. • Kraków Airport www.krakowairport.pl For delegates that wish to come to Wroclaw one day • Airport www.katowice-airport.com earlier or stay for an extra night we can book a place in the hostel. The cost of extra accommodation is 40 PLN • Poznań-Ławica Airport www.airport-poznan.com.pl (around 10€) per night. Travelling to Wrocław by train Wrocław has direct train connections with all main Travelling to Wrocław by air Polish cities as well as Berlin, Dresden (GE) and Praha There are a few ying to Wrocław Airport (CZ). If you are coming Wrocław to by train, make sure (www.airport.wroclaw.pl): you alight at the central station called Wrocław Główny. You may fnd these websites helpful: • – from Barcelona, Bournemouth, Bristol, Brussels, Dublin, Düsseldorf Weeze, East Midlands • PKP (Polish Railways) www.pkp.pl Airport (Derby, Leicester and Nottingham), Edinburgh, • DB (German Railways) may help you fnd train Frankfurt Hahn, Glasgow, Liverpool, London Stansted, connections to Wrocław from various European cities Shannon and Stockholm (www.ryanair.com) www.bahn.de • Climber Air – from Copenhagen (www.cimber.dk) • IDOS, a Czech alternative to DB site www.idos.cz • LOT – Frankfurt Main, Munich and Warsaw Travelling to Wrocław by bus (www.lot.com) Wrocław has direct train connections with all main • – from Düsseldorf, Frankfurt Main and Polish cities as well as most European countries incl. Munich (www.lufthansa.com) Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithu- • Norwegian – from Oslo (www.norwegian.no) ania, Norway, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and • Scandinavian Airlines – from Copenhagen the UK. (www.scandinavian.net) For more information see www.biletybilety.pl or • Wizzair – from Dortmund and London Luton www.eurolinespolska.pl (www.wizzair.com) Also, you may try to nd direct or indirect ghts using websites combining information from many European airlines, such as: www.skyscanner.net or www.aero.pl. Contact informations 19. Regional Session of EYP Poland

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