{"id":984,"date":"2021-08-03T20:22:52","date_gmt":"2021-08-03T18:22:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fondation-sommer.lu\/cultural-initiatives-promoting-intercultural-exchange-in-luxembourg\/"},"modified":"2021-11-16T15:54:39","modified_gmt":"2021-11-16T13:54:39","slug":"cultural-initiatives-promoting-intercultural-exchange-in-luxembourg","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fondation-sommer.lu\/en\/supported-projects\/cultural-initiatives-promoting-intercultural-exchange-in-luxembourg\/","title":{"rendered":"Joint INTERCULTURAL projects"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;100px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221;][vc_column]    <div class=\"container\">\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"row\">\r\n\t\t\t                <div class=\"col-sm-4 pull-right p-0\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <span><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"parallax-image project-image\" alt=\"\"\r\n                               style=\"margin-right: -10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/fondation-sommer.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Capture-decran-2026-03-31-a-11.20.47.png\">\r\n            <span style=\"margin-right: -10px;\" class=\"img-copyright\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"col-sm-8\">\r\n                    <div class='list-item pl-logo'>\r\n                        <div class=\"project-title\">\r\n                            <h2 class=\"\">Whatever it takes<\/h2>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"project-year\">2025<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t                            <div style=\"margin-left:15px; margin-right:15px;\"><div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<br \/>\n\u201cWhatever It Takes\u201d is the result of an intercultural, youth-led creative journey, created in partnership with Luxembourgish artist Matthew Philip De Cae.<\/p>\n<p>Young people aged 12 to 26, from diverse cultural backgrounds, took the lead in designing, directing, and performing the official video. The song \u2014 written and performed in 110 languages \u2014 celebrates self-confidence, identity, and perseverance. This project gave young talents the chance to drive the full creative process, expressing themselves through music, movement, and video. More than a video, it\u2019s a celebration of collaboration across cultures and a testament to the power of creativity, unity, and resilience: http:\/\/bit.ly\/3Q8YXjU<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t                <div class=\"col-sm-4 pull-right p-0\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <span><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"parallax-image project-image\" alt=\"_CAR3361 copie\"\r\n                               style=\"margin-right: -10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/fondation-sommer.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/CAR3361-copie.jpg\">\r\n            <span style=\"margin-right: -10px;\" class=\"img-copyright\">\u00a9 Carmen <\/span><\/span><\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"col-sm-8\">\r\n                    <div class='list-item pl-logo'>\r\n                        <div class=\"project-title\">\r\n                            <h2 class=\"\">Les ateliers de la Maison Sourrire<\/h2>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"project-year\">2024<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t                            <div style=\"margin-left:15px; margin-right:15px;\"><div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The associations Sourrire and Ryse joined forces to offer, from May to September 2024, artistic and wellness workshops aimed at strengthening family bonds in a complex migration context. Eighty children, youth, and their families participated in therapeutic painting and writing sessions, which helped overcome isolation and fostered expression, trust, and integration. These workshops served as a means of communication for all, regardless of their linguistic backgrounds. The project concluded with a public event where some participants shared their moving stories.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t                <div class=\"col-sm-4 pull-right p-0\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <span><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"parallax-image project-image\" alt=\"WhatsApp Image 2025-01-23 at 14.54.56 (1)\"\r\n                               style=\"margin-right: -10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/fondation-sommer.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-01-23-at-14.54.56-1-e1737652930648.jpeg\">\r\n            <span style=\"margin-right: -10px;\" class=\"img-copyright\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"col-sm-8\">\r\n                    <div class='list-item pl-logo'>\r\n                        <div class=\"project-title\">\r\n                            <h2 class=\"\">We-Learn, Create & Connect<\/h2>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"project-year\">2024-2025<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t                            <div style=\"margin-left:15px; margin-right:15px;\"><div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The &#8220;We-Learn, Create &amp; Connect&#8221; project is an educational and intercultural initiative by the Social Impact Development Centre asbl, succeeding the &#8220;Read, Write, Create and Go&#8221; project, which concluded in August 2023. It aimed to address the gaps in non-formal education for children and young people in migrant and refugee reception centers in Luxembourg.<br \/>\nThe musical and dance activities planned for this purpose allowed participants to immerse themselves in the diverse cultures represented within the group. In short, the project and its name are justified by its community dimension, as it is a local initiative (WE); its educational dimension (LEARN), as the teaching team shared its expertise with the participants while simultaneously learning from them; and the activities that fostered creativity (CREATE), which in turn created and strengthened interpersonal bonds among all participants (CONNECT). The activities provided an extra-familial and extra-school environment conducive to cultural awareness, psychomotor skills, imagination, creativity, and autonomy. They encouraged the emotional, social, and educational development of children and young people from disadvantaged families.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t                <div class=\"col-sm-4 pull-right p-0\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <span><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"parallax-image project-image\" alt=\"Capture d\u2019\u00e9cran 2024-10-29 \u00e0 09.30.51\"\r\n                               style=\"margin-right: -10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/fondation-sommer.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Capture-decran-2024-10-29-a-09.30.51-1.jpg\">\r\n            <span style=\"margin-right: -10px;\" class=\"img-copyright\">\u00a9 Reboredo's Music School<\/span><\/span><\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"col-sm-8\">\r\n                    <div class='list-item pl-logo'>\r\n                        <div class=\"project-title\">\r\n                            <h2 class=\"\">Inclusion takes center stage<\/h2>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"project-year\">2024<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t                            <div style=\"margin-left:15px; margin-right:15px;\"><div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<br \/>\nAround thirty children of nine nationalities, including several with disabilities, discovered music together as part of this project, run by Reboredo&#8217;s Music School in Differdange. Individual sessions, lessons in small groups and a final concert encouraged expression, listening and acceptance of others. The experience demonstrated the power of music to create links and encourage inclusion.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t                <div class=\"col-sm-4 pull-right p-0\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <span><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"parallax-image project-image\" alt=\"MTXX_MR20231106_235812982 (2)\"\r\n                               style=\"margin-right: -10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/fondation-sommer.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/MTXX_MR20231106_235812982-2-scaled-e1720095642549.jpg\">\r\n            <span style=\"margin-right: -10px;\" class=\"img-copyright\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"col-sm-8\">\r\n                    <div class='list-item pl-logo'>\r\n                        <div class=\"project-title\">\r\n                            <h2 class=\"\">ARTinclusive 2023<\/h2>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"project-year\">2023<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t                            <div style=\"margin-left:15px; margin-right:15px;\"><div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<br \/>\nThis project aimed to equip teenagers and young adults from Luxembourg and beyond, who are involved in socio-educational and inclusive projects with or for other young people, by expanding and consolidating their practices. During daily workshops, they learned new methods of communication and inclusion using theatrical and performance techniques.<\/p>\n<p>The preparation and realization of several public performances as well as an exhibition during the project aimed to raise public awareness about the use of theater and performance in working with young people, focusing on human rights, inclusion, and diversity. Armed with the knowledge acquired and practiced during the project, the participants developed a booklet of recommendations on inclusion in theater and performing arts.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t                <div class=\"col-sm-4 pull-right p-0\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <span><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"parallax-image project-image\" alt=\"\"\r\n                               style=\"margin-right: -10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/fondation-sommer.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/0.842465001699486993.png.jpeg\">\r\n            <span style=\"margin-right: -10px;\" class=\"img-copyright\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"col-sm-8\">\r\n                    <div class='list-item pl-logo'>\r\n                        <div class=\"project-title\">\r\n                            <h2 class=\"\">Petits murmures - storytelling workshop<\/h2>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"project-year\">2023<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t                            <div style=\"margin-left:15px; margin-right:15px;\"><div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div>In a collaborative effort between Douri, the Fondation Sommer and Lebanese artist Walid El-Masri, Douri conducted a story-telling workshop that took place between 6-10th October 2023, engaging the participation of 7 children in the refugee centre in Bascharage.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The children learned how to express their emotions in various ways during the sessions. The use of puppets helped them overcome shyness and express themselves confidently in front of others. Additionally, they were able to identify the qualities they liked in their characters and recognize their strengths, both from their perspective and from the viewpoint of others.<\/div>\n<div>They finally wrote their own stories, illustrated them and brought them to life through performance with the assistance of a marionette.<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t                <div class=\"col-sm-4 pull-right p-0\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <span><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"parallax-image project-image\" alt=\"DORI POSTER\"\r\n                               style=\"margin-right: -10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/fondation-sommer.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DORI-POSTER.png\">\r\n            <span style=\"margin-right: -10px;\" class=\"img-copyright\">\u00a9 Douri asbl<\/span><\/span><\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"col-sm-8\">\r\n                    <div class='list-item pl-logo'>\r\n                        <div class=\"project-title\">\r\n                            <h2 class=\"\">MY VOICE IS MY POWER<\/h2>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"project-year\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t                            <div style=\"margin-left:15px; margin-right:15px;\"><div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]MY VOICE IS MY POWER is a choral project organised by Douri non-profit organisation. This project aims to bring together young people from different cultures and languages. In spite of their differences, they are encouraged to communicate. Their common language is music.<\/p>\n<p>Through music, the young people have been introduced to each other&#8217;s culture. They identified what they have in common and work to accept diversity. The group was made up of young people from immigrant and local backgrounds. In addition to working on voice, repertoire and choral singing, the group has strengthened its cohesion and acceptance of diversity. The workshops were led by Maestro Shafi Badreddin.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.douri.lu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.douri.lu<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t                <div class=\"col-sm-4 pull-right p-0\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <span><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"parallax-image project-image\" alt=\"Picture 1\"\r\n                               style=\"margin-right: -10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/fondation-sommer.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Picture-1.png\">\r\n            <span style=\"margin-right: -10px;\" class=\"img-copyright\">\u00a9 Nouvelle Abada Capoeira Luxembourg<\/span><\/span><\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"col-sm-8\">\r\n                    <div class='list-item pl-logo'>\r\n                        <div class=\"project-title\">\r\n                            <h2 class=\"\">LA RODA<\/h2>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"project-year\">2020<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t                            <div style=\"margin-left:15px; margin-right:15px;\"><div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]&#8221;Bringing together, sharing, creating, exchanging, expressing oneself, interacting and dialoguing&#8221; : these are the values of capoeira. Between dance, percussion and music, it inculcates humility, allows the surpassing of oneself and the learning of respect for others. Capoeira has always had the vocation to include and bring people together. Throughout the year 2020, Abad\u00e1 Capoeira Luxembourg celebrates its 20 years of existence and cultural and social action. In this context, the Sommer Foundation is financing the project &#8220;La Roda&#8221; (the round, as the participants form a circle) which will culminate in a capoeira show performed with the pupils of the primary school of Bonnevoie-Gell\u00e9 and the children and teenagers of the Abad\u00e1 Capoeira Luxembourg club. To prepare for this performance at the primary school of Bonnevoie-Gell\u00e9, the pupils are taking classes in capoeira, Afro-Brazilian dances and Brazilian percussion. Through these workshops where &#8220;music makes the body speak&#8221;, young people from all walks of life are introduced to Afro-Brazilian culture and experience a new space for intercultural exchange. 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