Celebrate this year’s European Day of Languages with us at the Pedion tou Areos in Athens
For the 13th consecutive year, the educational and cultural institutions and embassies from 14 member countries of EUNIC Athens, in collaboration with the Representation of the European Commission in Athens, the State Scholarship Foundation (IKY) and the Network for the Children’s Rights, with the support of the Region of Attica, invite you to a multilingual celebration which will take you on a journey from one European country to another, exploring the fascinating world of languages and dialects with a programme of events and activities for the whole family.
This year’s celebrations will focus on the theme of ‘Democracy’, underlining the role of language and culture as a means to cultivate and promote democratic values, highlighting them as important factors for strengthening children’s skills regarding active citizenship and their participation in a prosperous society. Visitors will have the opportunity to take part in educational workshops for children, interact with the organisers and receive a range of gifts.
Programme
This year’s programme includes:
Organisers’ exhibition
- Organisers’ booths for information, gifts and interaction with the institutions and the audience.
Narrations
- A story-telling series that combines live spoken word and comic art, focusing on ‘Democracy’.
Creative workshops
Educational activities for children on the topic of ‘Democracy’.
- Pin the country
An experiential activity of knowledge and exploration of Europe. At the centre of the activity is a large map of Europe, on which the countries represented at the event’s stands are marked. - Footprints of Democracy
Children will learn about the basic principles of democracy through art. Using paints and stamps with symbols of democracy, they will create their own unique ‘Democracy Poster’, enhancing both their creative expression and their democratic thinking. - Messages of Democracy
A collective installation that will be formed around a tree, which will be ‘dressed’ in colourful ribbons. Children paint and decorate their own paper doves –symbols of peace and write on them words or small messages related to democracy.
About the European Day of Languages
The European Day of Languages was established in 2001 to support and promote Europe’s rich linguistic diversity and the development of language skills so as to enable its citizens to play their full part in democratic citizenship in Europe and preserve Europe’s multicultural identity.
Organisers
British Council, Goethe-Institut Athen, Austrian Embassy in Athens, ÖSD-Institut Griechenland, Embassy of Sweden, Swedish Institute of Athens, Swedish Language Association, Embassy of the Polish Republic in Athens, Embassy of the Czech Republic in Athens, Embassy of Norway in Greece, Italian Educational Institute of Athens – Educational Office of the Embassy of Italy in Athens, House of Cyprus, Deputy Ministry of Tourism of Cyprus, Instituto Cervantes, Embassy of Georgia, Embassy of Romania, Representation of the European Commission in Greece – European Commission Directorate – General for Translation, Finnish Institute at Athens, Foundation for State Scholarships (IKY), Network for Children’s Rights.
The European Day of Languages is hosted at the Pedion tou Areos with the support of the Region of Attica.
Information
For further information, please contact Athina Kartelia:
| Athina.KouzoulampaKartelia@britishcouncil.gr | |
| Telephone | 210 369 2361 |