Hold on to Europe

ended

The main purpose of the project is to raise interest of citizens in Europe (in the EU) and hence start to write a new story of Europe. The aim is to present the essence of the EU to the wide public by its history, benefits and achievements, themes it is dedicated to, voluntariness (as a value) and by a discussion on the future of Europe. Due to this, we strive to point to the EU importance to lives of citizens. In the current crisis, it is necessary to be integrated into the EU even more. The EU is thus a priority value of the project. Moreover, we will emphasise the EU values as solidarity, voluntariness, tolerance, and non-discrimination (regardless of age, gender, nationality, and handicap). Real contact among people coming from different parts of Europe is another important element of the project concerning the still present COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has stopped life in municipalities for two years. Citizens and communities got closed, movement and freedom were limited. The programme CERV now provides an opportunity to break free and meet one another in higher numbers. Due to this, the partnership will be renewed. Culture is one of the elements, too. Its duty is to present and preserve the intangible cultural heritage of four nations and national minorities. By the presentation of a brass band, songs, dances, folklore and crafts, and drawings, cultural heritage of Europe will be supported and the project will gain an additional value. Based on the above, the project purposes include: 1) Raising interest of citizens in the EU 2) Developing the partnership concerning higher internal integration 3) Highlighting solidarity and voluntariness as the values for the younger generations 4) Dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic impacts on communities 5) Preserving cultural heritage of Europe and developing an intercultural dialogue