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CIFAL Jeju - Youth Culture Camp: Up-cycling and Sustainable Lifestyle
People
Background
Culture defines and shapes who we are. Even though culture was neglected in the MDGs’ context, it is hard to discuss about SDGs without recognizing the role of culture. Jeju was selected as 2016 East Asia City of Culture, along with Ningbo, China and Nara, Japan. This project aims to develop mutual understanding and build solidarity between these countries in the East Asian region. The youth from these cities will engage in various cultural activities under the theme of “Up-cycling and Sustainable Life” to advocate the SDGs to the general public with their own art projects.
Event Objectives
This workshop is desigend to provide a unique opportunity for students between Korea and China to broaden their knowledge of intercultural communication from arts and crafts to music and local excursions and to enhance their cultural understanding of each other.
Learning Objectives
At the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
- Interact with one another, learn about other cultures and customs, and create life-long bonds;
- Acquire knowledge on culture’s contribution to sustainable development (SDG target 4.7)
- Act as advocates for the SDGs under the theme of “sustainable Seas”(SDG goal 14)
- Design a cultural exchange program acknowledging the cultural diversity of East Asian region
Content and Structure
The workshop will include the following components:
Day 1:
- Orientation & Opening ceremony
- Reception
- Group Meeting and Networking session
Day 2:
- Cultural Activity Field Trip
- Cultural Activity Field Trip
- Cultural Activity Field Trip
Day 3:
- Lectures on “Upcycling and Sustainable Life”
- Presentation of creative arts & Music Concert
- Campfire
Methodology
The event will be delivered through:
- Lectures by experts
- Discussions initiated by participants
- Field Trip
- Creative art activities
Targeted Audience
Academia
Participants should have a sufficient command of both written and spoken English.