Cultural exchange

Chobi Mela III Festival of Photography in Bangladesh

January 2005 -

The Chobi Mela international festival of photography opened its doors on 6 December 2004 in Dacca, Bangladesh. A stunning festival was organised in difficult circumstances, with more than 30 exhibitions (at 7 different locations) of works by photographers from 17 countries. In addition, the public could sample the delights of multimedia presentations, film showings, readings and workshops.

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A varied palette of amateur music at the international conference

January 2005 -

At the international music conference Singing the Bridge organised for amateur musicians and music education in the Netherlands, a number of projects were presented designed to serve as role models for projects promoting diversity.

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'Cultural diversity is actually something positive’

January 2005 -

What are the benefits of a multicultural society? In this time of political polarisation, is it still possible to say something positive about this sensitive topic? The Prince Claus Fund believes that it is possible, which is why it organised a forum on 2 December 2004, whose audience was enthusiastic, united and international. That evening, the key word was ‘respect’.

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The nomads of our time: the Roma People

January 2005 -

How do Roma youngsters feel about their identify? What is their outlook on life? What are their concerns and their ambitions? During a video workshop held in Romania last September they were given the opportunity to express themselves. Roma youngsters from various Eastern European countries made 60-second videos about themselves.

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Freedom Means Having to Compromise

January 2005 -

Visual artist Inti Hernandez (Cuba) came to the Netherlands one year ago. What is his perspective on the Netherlands and how does his situation, in between different cultures, influence his works of art?

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Anil Ramdas: Give them back the zero

January 2005 -

A call against a distinction between civilisations Maths lessons by Anil Ramdas.

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Shahidul Alam: Awaiting the New Saviour

January 2005 -

Shahidul Alam awaits a new saviour and looks among migrants.

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The Pursuit of Happiness, On Being a Migrant

januari 2005 -

With apologies to migration theorists, when I visualize an immigrant I see an ungulate, a wildebeast or gnu furioushly dashing across the Mara river...
Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor about migrants

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More biennials for visual arts!

December 2004 -

Sebastian Lopez (Argentina, 1949) was recently co-curator of the fifth Shanghai Biennial. We asked him whether all these biennials are necessary.

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A black and white get-together in People’s Front Rooms

November 2004 -

At the end of September 2004, Will Janssen, programme manager of Culture International at the DOEN Foundation, visited the Front Room Festival in Darling, South Africa.

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