The document summarizes a message from the Commissioner for Culture and Education at the German Federal Foreign Office regarding open access. The commissioner notes that open access is now an important issue on the European political agenda. He welcomes an initiative by the German Commission for UNESCO to publish a handbook about open access to draw public attention to its opportunities and challenges. Given the complexity of issues and variety of participants in the open access debate, wide-ranging discussion is needed. The commissioner is grateful to all those involved in the workshop that helped develop the idea for the handbook.
On July 24, 2010, 21 people died and over 500 were injured in a crush during the Love Parade music festival in Duisburg, Germany. The festival was held at the city's former goods station, which had limited access through a narrow tunnel. An estimated 400,000 visitors attended, but the tunnel was only 5 meters wide, leading to overcrowding and panic. The organizers of the event, including the city mayor, event planners, and founder of the Love Parade, all faced accusations of responsibility for the deaths. Investigations were conducted to determine the causes and those responsible. Memorials were erected in Duisburg for the victims of the tragic event.
“Polish Righteous – Recalling Forgotten History” by Joanna Król from the Mus...WeAreMuseums
Joanna Król is involved in the project of the Museum of the History of Polish Jews since 2007 when as a museum’s scholar she took part in the Polish-Israeli students’ exchange and studied at the Tel Aviv University. She graduated Polish literature, linguistics and history of Polish Jewry at the University of Warsaw. Worked for the museum as film maker and education programs coordinator; currently holding a position of the oral history specialist and digital collections projects coordinator. Co-author of the film ”The Rescued” and the exhibition “They risked their lives – Poles who saved Jews during the Holocaust”. Both projects were based on the museum’s documentation and education program “Polish Righteous – Recalling Forgotten History”.
The document summarizes an open-air photo exhibition in Hungary commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Hungarian democracy and republic. The exhibition uses hundreds of photographs to depict the major political events of 1989, including Hungary opening its border with Austria, allowing East Germans to travel to West Germany, and the beginning of the reunification of Europe. The goal is to acquaint viewers with what was happening in Hungary and worldwide during the transition to democracy and political change.
Introduction of the New Campaign - Europeana 1989 - Frank DrauschkeEuropeana
This document introduces the new Europeana 1989 campaign to collect and share photos and stories from pivotal moments in 1989 that led to the fall of communism in central and eastern Europe. The campaign launch will take place on June 3, 2013 in Warsaw, Poland and will focus first on collecting materials related to the Baltic Way protest on August 23, 1989. It then outlines the subsequent collection days planned for Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia in August 2013 related to independence movements. The document names national project ambassadors for several countries and lists key events that will be focuses for collection in 2013-2014, including the Velvet Revolution in Czechoslovakia and cutting of the Iron Curtain.
The document discusses the 1001 Stories of Denmark project which aims to share knowledge about 1001 significant heritage sites in Denmark. It will involve users to experience and participate in building stories about the sites. The website will launch on May 5th 2010 and feature stories, photos, sound, and videos about different places. It seeks to inspire cooperation between institutions and the public to develop a common platform for cultural heritage.
German culture before 1870 saw significant political changes. Prussia established a customs union called the Zollverein in the 1830s that excluded Austria and unified most German states economically. Otto von Bismarck was appointed minister-president of Prussia in 1862 and pursued German unification through "blood and iron" rather than democratic means. Prussia fought successful wars against Denmark, Austria, and France between 1864-1871, culminating in the proclamation of the German Empire in 1871 under King Wilhelm I of Prussia.
The document summarizes a message from the Commissioner for Culture and Education at the German Federal Foreign Office regarding open access. The commissioner notes that open access is now an important issue on the European political agenda. He welcomes an initiative by the German Commission for UNESCO to publish a handbook about open access to draw public attention to its opportunities and challenges. Given the complexity of issues and variety of participants in the open access debate, wide-ranging discussion is needed. The commissioner is grateful to all those involved in the workshop that helped develop the idea for the handbook.
On July 24, 2010, 21 people died and over 500 were injured in a crush during the Love Parade music festival in Duisburg, Germany. The festival was held at the city's former goods station, which had limited access through a narrow tunnel. An estimated 400,000 visitors attended, but the tunnel was only 5 meters wide, leading to overcrowding and panic. The organizers of the event, including the city mayor, event planners, and founder of the Love Parade, all faced accusations of responsibility for the deaths. Investigations were conducted to determine the causes and those responsible. Memorials were erected in Duisburg for the victims of the tragic event.
“Polish Righteous – Recalling Forgotten History” by Joanna Król from the Mus...WeAreMuseums
Joanna Król is involved in the project of the Museum of the History of Polish Jews since 2007 when as a museum’s scholar she took part in the Polish-Israeli students’ exchange and studied at the Tel Aviv University. She graduated Polish literature, linguistics and history of Polish Jewry at the University of Warsaw. Worked for the museum as film maker and education programs coordinator; currently holding a position of the oral history specialist and digital collections projects coordinator. Co-author of the film ”The Rescued” and the exhibition “They risked their lives – Poles who saved Jews during the Holocaust”. Both projects were based on the museum’s documentation and education program “Polish Righteous – Recalling Forgotten History”.
The document summarizes an open-air photo exhibition in Hungary commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Hungarian democracy and republic. The exhibition uses hundreds of photographs to depict the major political events of 1989, including Hungary opening its border with Austria, allowing East Germans to travel to West Germany, and the beginning of the reunification of Europe. The goal is to acquaint viewers with what was happening in Hungary and worldwide during the transition to democracy and political change.
Introduction of the New Campaign - Europeana 1989 - Frank DrauschkeEuropeana
This document introduces the new Europeana 1989 campaign to collect and share photos and stories from pivotal moments in 1989 that led to the fall of communism in central and eastern Europe. The campaign launch will take place on June 3, 2013 in Warsaw, Poland and will focus first on collecting materials related to the Baltic Way protest on August 23, 1989. It then outlines the subsequent collection days planned for Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia in August 2013 related to independence movements. The document names national project ambassadors for several countries and lists key events that will be focuses for collection in 2013-2014, including the Velvet Revolution in Czechoslovakia and cutting of the Iron Curtain.
The document discusses the 1001 Stories of Denmark project which aims to share knowledge about 1001 significant heritage sites in Denmark. It will involve users to experience and participate in building stories about the sites. The website will launch on May 5th 2010 and feature stories, photos, sound, and videos about different places. It seeks to inspire cooperation between institutions and the public to develop a common platform for cultural heritage.
German culture before 1870 saw significant political changes. Prussia established a customs union called the Zollverein in the 1830s that excluded Austria and unified most German states economically. Otto von Bismarck was appointed minister-president of Prussia in 1862 and pursued German unification through "blood and iron" rather than democratic means. Prussia fought successful wars against Denmark, Austria, and France between 1864-1871, culminating in the proclamation of the German Empire in 1871 under King Wilhelm I of Prussia.
This document outlines the itinerary and program for a commemoration event in Belgium marking the 100th anniversary of a zeppelin being shot down above Gent by British pilot Reginald Warneford on June 7, 1915. The day-long event will include unveilings of commemorative plaques and monuments at locations relevant to the incident in Vinderhoute, Gent, Sint-Amandsberg, and Gontrode. An exhibition about the zeppelin shooting and World War I will also be held from May 24th to June 7th at the Great Beguinage Church in Sint-Amandsberg.
The Pergamon Museum in Berlin houses reconstructed monumental buildings from Turkey, including the Pergamon Altar and the Market Gate of Miletus. It took 20 years to construct the museum from 1910 to 1930. Some parts of the collection remain in Russia despite an agreement for their return, blocked by Russian laws. The museum suffered damage in World War 2 but many artifacts were stored safely or walled in for protection.
The document provides information about attractions and activities in Stuttgart, Germany. It discusses the history of Stuttgart and highlights that the city was named after horse breeding and is home to Porsche and Mercedes-Benz headquarters. Next, it summarizes local customs like most stores being closed on Sundays and festivals held yearly. Finally, it outlines top attractions such as museums, gardens, landmarks, and sports teams as well as recommendations for transportation, food, shopping and nightlife.
The document provides information and resources for teaching a unit on Germany. It begins by explaining why the teachers chose to focus on Germany, noting their personal connections to the country. It then offers suggestions for initial classroom activities to engage students, such as creating a word web about Germany. The document also provides a timeline of important events in German history from 1814 to the reunification of East and West Germany in 1990. Further sections explore German culture, including traditions, music, food and interviews with people who have lived in Germany. Maps, books, videos and websites are recommended as supplemental materials to enrich students' understanding of Germany.
German music has a long history and includes many renowned classical composers such as Bach, Beethoven, and Mozart. Traditional German folk music called Volkslieder is popular with older generations but less so with youth. Modern German bands like Rammstein incorporate heavy metal styles. Germany also hosts classical music festivals and has diverse regional folk music traditions.
The Pergamon Museum in Berlin houses reconstructed monumental buildings from Pergamon, Turkey, including the Pergamon Altar. It took 20 years to construct the museum from 1910 to 1930. The museum was damaged in World War 2 but many artifacts were stored safely. Some pieces remained in Russia and there is an agreement for their return, but Russian laws currently block it. The museum attracts over 850,000 visitors annually, making it Germany's most visited art museum.
The Pergamon Museum in Berlin houses reconstructed monumental buildings from antiquity, including the Pergamon Altar and Market Gate of Miletus. It was constructed from 1910 to 1930 and contains parts transported from Turkey, though some argue the artifacts should be returned. The museum was damaged in World War II but many objects were stored safely. Some remain in Russia today despite agreements for their return.
The Pergamon Museum in Berlin houses reconstructed monumental buildings from Pergamon, Turkey, including the Pergamon Altar. It took 20 years to construct the museum from 1910 to 1930. The museum was damaged in World War 2 but many artifacts were stored safely. Some pieces remained in Russia and there is an agreement for their return, but Russian laws currently block it. The museum attracts over 850,000 visitors annually, making it Germany's most visited art museum.
Next meeting in Foteviken - OpenArch Conference, Modena 2012EXARC
This document provides information about an upcoming conference at the Foteviken Museum in Sweden from September 24-26, 2012. The conference will focus on topics like making cultural heritage engaging, cooperation with staff and volunteers, and live interpretation. It includes details of the daily schedules, locations, and speakers. Activities will include workshops, presentations, and a Viking feast. The document also provides context about the Foteviken Museum and how to get there from Copenhagen airport.
The Pergamon Museum in Berlin houses reconstructed monumental buildings from antiquity, including the Pergamon Altar and the Market Gate of Miletus. It was constructed between 1910 and 1930 and contains parts transported from Turkey. The museum is divided into antiquities, Middle Eastern, and Islamic art collections. It receives around 850,000 visitors annually. The museum was damaged in World War II but many artifacts were stored safely. Some large pieces remain in Russia despite agreements for their return.
The document provides details about Chełmno, a town in Poland where Nazi German authorities murdered thousands of Polish civilians and Jews during the Holocaust. Between 1941 and 1943, victims were transported by truck to a castle in Chełmno where they were forced to undress before being gassed with carbon monoxide in the truck. Their bodies were then buried in the nearby forest. The document also discusses Lazienki Park and Palace in Warsaw, including historical facts and architectural features. It provides brief descriptions of other Polish cities, landmarks, and topics.
The three largest cities in Poland are Warsaw, Cracow, and Lodz. Warsaw is the capital located and has nearly 2 million residents. It was severely damaged in World War II but rebuilt after the war. Cracow was the capital from 1038 to 1596 and is an important cultural center, with popular landmarks including Wawel Castle and the Barbican fort. Lodz was once an industrial center and its name translates to "boat" in English. Wroclaw and Poznan are also among Poland's largest cities, with Wroclaw located on the River Oder and Poznan one of the oldest cities in Poland.
Berlin is the capital of Germany and has a rich history spanning from the Prussian Empire to the Cold War. It is now a major tourist destination with over 8 million residents. There are many museums and historical sites to see, including remnants of the Berlin Wall and buildings damaged in World War 2. Popular museums include the Deutsches Historisches Museum and those on Museum Island. Festivals like the Berlin Film Festival and Karneval der Kulturen add to the city's vibrant cultural scene. Iconic landmarks like the Reichstag and Brandenburg Gate are also top attractions. With its public transit and maps, Berlin is navigable for tourists looking to explore its diverse offerings.
Let art tell the stories! - Communicating the Museum 2015 conference IstanbulKlasien Van de Zandschulp
Workshop by Lava Lab and Amsterdam Museum, Cecilia Martin, Marijke Oosterbroek and Klasien van de Zandschulp, during the Communicating the Museum conference in Istanbul. The purpose of the workshop is to show the participants how to tell stories in the language of young audiences, a digital language, by sharing our platform for storytelling Flinck.
The Caravan is India’s only monthly magazine devoted to narrative journalism, i.e., publishing articles combining months
of research and reportage with compelling storytelling. It is housed in the Delhi Press, one of India’s oldest publishing
houses. By consistently covering a variety of issues from politics and governance to culture and art, the magazine brings
a cross-section of topics from across India to the forefront of public debate.
The document discusses support services provided by the Polish Association for Persons with Mental Disability in Gdansk, Poland for families with disabled children. It outlines several programs run by the association including an early intervention center, education and rehabilitation center, occupational therapy workshop, daily activity center, art gallery, orchestra, and supported employment agency. The association aims to support the whole family and assist across different areas of life.
The document discusses plans for Caravan Studios, a division of TechSoup Global, to create a public good app house. It proposes obtaining apps through technology activists, community-identified and funded development, and corporate donations. Challenges would incentivize certain app categories. Input from NGOs would inform app development. Distribution would be through the TechSoup Global marketplace. Sustainability concerns include maintenance costs, managing donations and ensuring adoption beyond downloads. The goal is to make the web more local and configurable through community-focused solutions.
D&D Limo Party Bus is a transportation company in Santa Barbara that provides party bus services for events like bachelor/bachelorette parties, weddings, birthdays, concerts, and wine tours. They operate a 47-passenger bus with a sound system and wet bar. Their services aim to make celebrations fun and easy by transporting groups around Santa Barbara and beyond.
This document provides a company profile for Caravan Engineered Structures, Inc. It includes general company information, history since founding in 2002, locations of offices and factories, major clients including the United Nations, CHF International, and Japan Ministry of Defense. It also describes the company's 8 divisions which specialize in areas such as prefabricated buildings, village construction, sports systems, housing, shelters, and military tents. The company has established long term supply contracts with the UN and continues expanding its international client base and operations.
This document outlines the itinerary and program for a commemoration event in Belgium marking the 100th anniversary of a zeppelin being shot down above Gent by British pilot Reginald Warneford on June 7, 1915. The day-long event will include unveilings of commemorative plaques and monuments at locations relevant to the incident in Vinderhoute, Gent, Sint-Amandsberg, and Gontrode. An exhibition about the zeppelin shooting and World War I will also be held from May 24th to June 7th at the Great Beguinage Church in Sint-Amandsberg.
The Pergamon Museum in Berlin houses reconstructed monumental buildings from Turkey, including the Pergamon Altar and the Market Gate of Miletus. It took 20 years to construct the museum from 1910 to 1930. Some parts of the collection remain in Russia despite an agreement for their return, blocked by Russian laws. The museum suffered damage in World War 2 but many artifacts were stored safely or walled in for protection.
The document provides information about attractions and activities in Stuttgart, Germany. It discusses the history of Stuttgart and highlights that the city was named after horse breeding and is home to Porsche and Mercedes-Benz headquarters. Next, it summarizes local customs like most stores being closed on Sundays and festivals held yearly. Finally, it outlines top attractions such as museums, gardens, landmarks, and sports teams as well as recommendations for transportation, food, shopping and nightlife.
The document provides information and resources for teaching a unit on Germany. It begins by explaining why the teachers chose to focus on Germany, noting their personal connections to the country. It then offers suggestions for initial classroom activities to engage students, such as creating a word web about Germany. The document also provides a timeline of important events in German history from 1814 to the reunification of East and West Germany in 1990. Further sections explore German culture, including traditions, music, food and interviews with people who have lived in Germany. Maps, books, videos and websites are recommended as supplemental materials to enrich students' understanding of Germany.
German music has a long history and includes many renowned classical composers such as Bach, Beethoven, and Mozart. Traditional German folk music called Volkslieder is popular with older generations but less so with youth. Modern German bands like Rammstein incorporate heavy metal styles. Germany also hosts classical music festivals and has diverse regional folk music traditions.
The Pergamon Museum in Berlin houses reconstructed monumental buildings from Pergamon, Turkey, including the Pergamon Altar. It took 20 years to construct the museum from 1910 to 1930. The museum was damaged in World War 2 but many artifacts were stored safely. Some pieces remained in Russia and there is an agreement for their return, but Russian laws currently block it. The museum attracts over 850,000 visitors annually, making it Germany's most visited art museum.
The Pergamon Museum in Berlin houses reconstructed monumental buildings from antiquity, including the Pergamon Altar and Market Gate of Miletus. It was constructed from 1910 to 1930 and contains parts transported from Turkey, though some argue the artifacts should be returned. The museum was damaged in World War II but many objects were stored safely. Some remain in Russia today despite agreements for their return.
The Pergamon Museum in Berlin houses reconstructed monumental buildings from Pergamon, Turkey, including the Pergamon Altar. It took 20 years to construct the museum from 1910 to 1930. The museum was damaged in World War 2 but many artifacts were stored safely. Some pieces remained in Russia and there is an agreement for their return, but Russian laws currently block it. The museum attracts over 850,000 visitors annually, making it Germany's most visited art museum.
Next meeting in Foteviken - OpenArch Conference, Modena 2012EXARC
This document provides information about an upcoming conference at the Foteviken Museum in Sweden from September 24-26, 2012. The conference will focus on topics like making cultural heritage engaging, cooperation with staff and volunteers, and live interpretation. It includes details of the daily schedules, locations, and speakers. Activities will include workshops, presentations, and a Viking feast. The document also provides context about the Foteviken Museum and how to get there from Copenhagen airport.
The Pergamon Museum in Berlin houses reconstructed monumental buildings from antiquity, including the Pergamon Altar and the Market Gate of Miletus. It was constructed between 1910 and 1930 and contains parts transported from Turkey. The museum is divided into antiquities, Middle Eastern, and Islamic art collections. It receives around 850,000 visitors annually. The museum was damaged in World War II but many artifacts were stored safely. Some large pieces remain in Russia despite agreements for their return.
The document provides details about Chełmno, a town in Poland where Nazi German authorities murdered thousands of Polish civilians and Jews during the Holocaust. Between 1941 and 1943, victims were transported by truck to a castle in Chełmno where they were forced to undress before being gassed with carbon monoxide in the truck. Their bodies were then buried in the nearby forest. The document also discusses Lazienki Park and Palace in Warsaw, including historical facts and architectural features. It provides brief descriptions of other Polish cities, landmarks, and topics.
The three largest cities in Poland are Warsaw, Cracow, and Lodz. Warsaw is the capital located and has nearly 2 million residents. It was severely damaged in World War II but rebuilt after the war. Cracow was the capital from 1038 to 1596 and is an important cultural center, with popular landmarks including Wawel Castle and the Barbican fort. Lodz was once an industrial center and its name translates to "boat" in English. Wroclaw and Poznan are also among Poland's largest cities, with Wroclaw located on the River Oder and Poznan one of the oldest cities in Poland.
Berlin is the capital of Germany and has a rich history spanning from the Prussian Empire to the Cold War. It is now a major tourist destination with over 8 million residents. There are many museums and historical sites to see, including remnants of the Berlin Wall and buildings damaged in World War 2. Popular museums include the Deutsches Historisches Museum and those on Museum Island. Festivals like the Berlin Film Festival and Karneval der Kulturen add to the city's vibrant cultural scene. Iconic landmarks like the Reichstag and Brandenburg Gate are also top attractions. With its public transit and maps, Berlin is navigable for tourists looking to explore its diverse offerings.
Let art tell the stories! - Communicating the Museum 2015 conference IstanbulKlasien Van de Zandschulp
Workshop by Lava Lab and Amsterdam Museum, Cecilia Martin, Marijke Oosterbroek and Klasien van de Zandschulp, during the Communicating the Museum conference in Istanbul. The purpose of the workshop is to show the participants how to tell stories in the language of young audiences, a digital language, by sharing our platform for storytelling Flinck.
The Caravan is India’s only monthly magazine devoted to narrative journalism, i.e., publishing articles combining months
of research and reportage with compelling storytelling. It is housed in the Delhi Press, one of India’s oldest publishing
houses. By consistently covering a variety of issues from politics and governance to culture and art, the magazine brings
a cross-section of topics from across India to the forefront of public debate.
The document discusses support services provided by the Polish Association for Persons with Mental Disability in Gdansk, Poland for families with disabled children. It outlines several programs run by the association including an early intervention center, education and rehabilitation center, occupational therapy workshop, daily activity center, art gallery, orchestra, and supported employment agency. The association aims to support the whole family and assist across different areas of life.
The document discusses plans for Caravan Studios, a division of TechSoup Global, to create a public good app house. It proposes obtaining apps through technology activists, community-identified and funded development, and corporate donations. Challenges would incentivize certain app categories. Input from NGOs would inform app development. Distribution would be through the TechSoup Global marketplace. Sustainability concerns include maintenance costs, managing donations and ensuring adoption beyond downloads. The goal is to make the web more local and configurable through community-focused solutions.
D&D Limo Party Bus is a transportation company in Santa Barbara that provides party bus services for events like bachelor/bachelorette parties, weddings, birthdays, concerts, and wine tours. They operate a 47-passenger bus with a sound system and wet bar. Their services aim to make celebrations fun and easy by transporting groups around Santa Barbara and beyond.
This document provides a company profile for Caravan Engineered Structures, Inc. It includes general company information, history since founding in 2002, locations of offices and factories, major clients including the United Nations, CHF International, and Japan Ministry of Defense. It also describes the company's 8 divisions which specialize in areas such as prefabricated buildings, village construction, sports systems, housing, shelters, and military tents. The company has established long term supply contracts with the UN and continues expanding its international client base and operations.
MW18 Presentation: The Future Of Media Determines The Future Of Museum. (Some...MuseWeb Foundation
By Harald Kraemer, School of Creative Media, City University of Hong Kong
Since the 1990s, multimedia technology has had a growing impact on communication and education in museums. Museums have spent enormous effort in the production of multimedia applications like CD-i, CD-ROM, websites, kiosk-systems, etc. Nowadays museums are open to any kind of media that the new communication technology has forced them to comply with. Using Multimedia and Social Media-supported technologies, visitors have changed from passive learning customers to active co-authors and consumers.
The Millennial generation in particular, with its narcissistic and event-driven behavior and its expectation of following the latest technology innovations, has led museums into a dependency with unforeseeable consequences. This essay contains aspects of the following questions: Are the multimedia contents, which mostly follow Alfred Barr’s didactic model of the educated consumer and focuses on interpretation, still relevant in view of the changed behavior of the digital born user?
How can museums develop a contemporary education model that strengthens our visitor/user’s ability to critically engage with art and media? In the face of the growing loss of the products of our digital cultural heritage, the question remains how can we ensure that future generations will have access to the hypermedia applications created by museums, and that we will not lose these interactive masterpieces, as it is happening right now with the first generation of multimedia classics? Last not least the inglorious end of the NMC raises the question of who now evaluates and recommends the technologies that will have to be used in museums in the future.
So that the past has a future - the German Foundation for Monument Protection...heritageorganisations.eu
Within just a few years the German Foundation for Monument Protection has grown into the largest private historical-preservation initiative in Germany. The German Foundation for Monument Protection has thus set itself two goals: to preserve endangered cultural monuments and promote all aspects of monument protection. We hope to animate as many citizens as possible to become involved in this task. Since its foundation in 1985 the German Foundation for Monument Protection has helped to preserve over 3,000 monuments nationwide, investing 390 million Euros.
Contributions have been raised from more than 180,000 private sponsors and companies, fine allocations and proceeds from the GlücksSpirale lottery. Our patron is the Federal President, Horst Köhler.The Foundation becomes active where state funds are either not available or are proving insufficient. In times when public budgets continue to shrink, this goal is more than ever a challenge for all. The Foundation’s funds benefit an array of historical monuments: burgher houses, village, town and cloister churches, industrial monuments, palaces, castles and manor houses, parks, town walls and archaeological excavations.
To encourage young people to become more involved with our cultural heritage is of particular concern to the Foundation. In 2002 for example we initiated the schools project “denkmal aktiv * Kulturerbe macht Schule” (Cultural Heritage in Young Hands). Over a thousand pupils belong to the nationwide network. During the school year they work on and study cultural monuments on site, taking part in restoring and documenting the monument, and so getting to know monument protection first hand. The “Jugendbauhütte” projects (Youth Masonry Guilds) running in nine towns are also proving to be a successful model. Over the course of a year of voluntary civic service young adults gain insight into old
crafts and historical buildings. Practical activities introduce the participants to the basic know-how and skill demanded by protecting historical monuments and offers a platform for their future vocational
orientation.
Another aspect of our mission is of no less importance: to raise public awareness for monument protection and the tasks this entails. In this vein the Foundation coordinates the nationwide European Heritage Day, held annually in September. This contribution to the European Heritage Days has meanwhile advanced to one the largest cultural events in Germany, highlighting 7,000 monument sites open to the public and attracting over four million.
The document provides an overview of Germany, including its geography, major cities, population, government, economy, culture, and famous people. Some key details mentioned include Germany having 16 states located in central Europe between the North Sea and Baltic Sea, with Berlin as the capital and political/cultural center. The population of over 82 million people comes from various religious and ethnic backgrounds. The economy relies on exports from major companies like Volkswagen, Siemens, and BMW. German culture is reflected in its art, literature, music, films, and museums.
Europeana is a digital portal that provides access to over 20 million digitized items from museums, libraries, archives and audiovisual collections across Europe. It was launched in 2008 with 2 million items and has since expanded significantly. Europeana aims to aggregate Europe's cultural heritage online, make the materials freely available, and engage users through the portal and social media platforms.
The document provides an overview of the 2018 Annual General Meeting (AGM) for Europeana. It includes summaries of various presentations and discussions that took place at the AGM, which focused on topics like digitization efforts, campaigns to digitize historical events, cross-generational engagement, and milestones in Europeana's development over time. Photos, images, and diagrams are included throughout to illustrate different points.
Gathering of the European right-wing extremist movementgehdenken2009
GEH DENKEN – Go and think! A clear STOP to right-wing extremism; 14 February 2009 Dresden
Let’s stop the biggest Nazi march of Europe –
peacefully and determined!
The document summarizes Dalia Sabah's experience as an intern in Poland through the "azubi europa" program. Over 12 days, she visited Krakow and Gdansk, participating in workshops and visits to local companies and schools. In Krakow, she toured the Wieliczka Salt Mine and Auschwitz concentration camp. In Gdansk, she presented on the German education system and toured the Gdansk University of Technology. The internship provided opportunities for professional and cultural exchange, as well as personal growth through international travel.
This document provides information about incentive group activities in Budapest, Hungary. It discusses 9 potential activities:
1. A chocolate workshop and bonbon making class followed by a Hungarian lunch.
2. A cooking class in Budapest's Grand Market Hall where groups will shop and cook traditional Hungarian dishes.
3. A treasure hunt around Budapest where teams will visit landmarks, complete tasks, and learn about Hungarian culture and history.
4. A tour of the House of Terror museum and Statue Park focusing on Hungary's communist past.
5. An adventure tour of bunkers from World War II and the Cold War around Csepel Works.
6. A fashion show at the historic
The document provides a summary of activities carried out by WFWP Europe in 2010, including conferences, commemorative events, and service projects. Some of the key events mentioned are the WFWP Europe Conference in Dresden emphasizing women's empowerment, cosponsoring various UN days focusing on issues like violence against women, and humanitarian projects in countries like Kenya, Cambodia and Burkina Faso. Various European chapters also held local events and commemorations.
The document provides information about the country of the Netherlands. It discusses that the Netherlands is a small, densely populated country located in Western Europe. Its capital and largest city is Amsterdam. The three largest cities are Amsterdam, The Hague, and Rotterdam. It notes some of the country's festivals, including Amsterdam Pride and Flower Parade. It also gives brief descriptions of some famous Dutch artists and inventors, such as Vincent van Gogh and Antonie van Leeuwenhoek. In closing, it lists the top 10 tourist attractions in the Netherlands, which include the Delta Project, Rijksmuseum, and the canals of Amsterdam.
Towards a New Enlightenment - Moving Images, Recorded Sound, and the Promise ...PrestoCentre
The document discusses recommendations for advancing access to audiovisual cultural heritage through new technologies and partnerships. It recommends engaging the public and technology through sophisticated marketing and discoverability of content. It also recommends facilitating use by clearing rights through collaboration, partnering with producers to build archival guidelines, working with business to determine best practices for public-private partnerships, and working with Americans. The overall goal is to achieve a new digital enlightenment through securing access to current and future generations of cultural works.
40. People living in asylums, mental and remand homes were considered an economic burden an official diction labeled them as “inferior", “ballast beings", and “lives not worth living". An organisation based in Berlin (Tiergartenstr. 4) planned and organized these killings which were termed “euthanasia".
41. In November of 1940, the Hadamar Institution was leased to the “Euthanasia-Zentrale" in Berlin by the President of the province Hessen-Nassau and vacated