International workshop with children

On 8th of April we had a privilage to hold international workshop for kids together with Akademia Przyszłości at Uniwersytet Wrocławski, Wrocław, Poland. The meeting began shortly after arrival of two main guests - Guido Giacomo Gattai, the Italian, and Sami Jan, the Pakistani. The main topic? How did they spend their childhood and if they liked their stay in Poland. 

See the photorelation. Photo by: Marta Bigda

Sami and Guido answered a series of questions explaining to their new Polish friends how did they get to school, what was their favourite subject and why did they decide to move to Poland. It appears that most surprising answer yet was Guido's who stated with confidence that Wrocław is more beutiful than Paris, and that it is much nicer city to live in. 

- The biggest advantage is Polish freshness - Guido said. - In Wrocław you still have ability to come up with your own idea instead of trying to fit in like it is in the western Europe. 

Sami shared with kids his favourite tale about a boy who traveled through the sky, discovering enchanted kingdoms settled on clouds. Later on our two honorable guests helped kids prepare posters inviting foreigners to come and live in Poland. This time it was Guido who was surprised when one of participants asked him how should they spell pizza in Italian language. Yet it was Sami who stole the show with beauiful Nasta'liq script. 

Akademia Przyszłości activists and students of pedagogy: Ola, Aleksandra, Emilia, Mateusz and Agata helped to hold the event, took care of children and had fun!

The meeting came to an end when kids had finished their little artworks. Everyone had a great time, and not only our young audience had a laugh but they also learned something new about foreign cultures.

Piotr Telichowski, Feel Think Write International Project

See what happened during FTW party!

There were games, competitions, showcases of different countries and... a whole sea of Frugo! 60 people came to celebrate Feel Think Write inauguration party, majority of them were foreigners. It was an occasion to socialise, learn traditions of other nations and their culture.

From left: Bartek Rutkowski, Marta Bigda & Piotr Telichowski. Photo by Mariusz Rymanowski

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All of it thanks to three young journalists working for Gazeta Wrocławska who decided to commit some of their time to phenomenon of integration of Wrocław's immigrants. Marta Bigda, author of the project, Piotr Telichowski and Bartek Rutkowski arranged a place, preparred a program of the meeting and acquired sponsors and partners who helped them launch the party. To entertain, and still learn something new about mulitculturalism, they have invited Jacek Antczak, renowned Wrocław journalist.

„We are yet to speak about multiculturalism in Wrocław” - said Jacek Antczak, journalist of Gazeta Wrocławska. The party joined also Grace Sexton, the editor-in-chief of The Wrocław International, and the members of International Friends of Wrocław club.

During the celebrations participants could share fun facts about their countries and write short scary stories. The fun fact told by Wu Tien was recognised as the most interesting one. Jury of the competition in which 7 volounteeres presented a 3 minutes showcase of the most interesting „fun facts” awarded him with cosmetic set prepared by Organique and an invitation to diner for two from Central Cafe.

During lottery all attendants could win cosmetic sets from Organiqe, ivitations and vouchers for meals for four people to Masala – Indian Restaurant, vouchers for Aquapark and Al Noor Beauty Saloon and double tickets from New Horizons Cinema. Those who did not win any of aforementioned prizes won Wrocław's most popular gnomes – Życzliwki - „Kindies” or „Kind gnomes”.

Aside from competitions and presentations guests were encouraged to socialise while enjoying iced tea prepared by Czajownia, take a bite of a bagle from Central Cafe or take a sip from one of many bottles of Frugo.

Source: Kinga Rękawiczna, NaszeMiasto.pl
Translation: Piotr Telichowski, Feel Think Write International Project

Launch party of FTW

Join us! We would like to cordially invite you to the launch party of Feel Think Write International Project.

During the event, that will take place in the city of Wrocław in Poland, you can expect not only our intriguing guest of honor and interesting discussions with participants from around the World but also wonderful snacks and hefty prizes for which we are thankful to our Partners and Sponsors: 

Kino Nowe Horyzonty

Collage made of pictures from our writers

Gazeta Wrocławska

The Wrocław International

International Friends of Wrocław

Asymmetry Festival

Miasto Wrocław

Frugo

Czajownia

Central Cafe

Organique

Mariusz Rymanowski Photography

Studium Przypadku

Aquapark Wrocław
Laudanum
Al Noor Beauty Salon
Masala 
Aleksandra Gronowska

We encourage you to attend our meeting while wearing clothes which are traditional for your nationality.

Participation is free of charge. First 150 guests will get welcome gifts!

We expext you on 16th of May at 6pm in Kino Nowe Horyzonty (Cinema New Horizons), Kazimierza Wielkiego Street, Wrocław, Poland.

Further deatils about the event and the project team. Join the event on Facebook.

Polish film evening at the IFW clubhouse

During the rather chilly evening of the 5th of April the club International Friends of Wrocław held another Polish movie evening. This time in cooperation with us, the Feel Think Write project. 

Screenshot from "80 million"

Both IFW members and guests watched "80 million". It is the story of four Solidarity members withdrawing a large sum of money - 80 000 000 złoty - which at the time was equal to around 250 000 dollars. Of course, as with everything in Poland, withdrawing the legally acquired sum of money was not easy and had to be carefully planned.

We also invited the author of the book which was used as the basis for the screenplay, Katarzyna Kaczorowska, who explained the differences between the movie and the reality and expanded everyone's knowledge of these important days in Polish history.

After the movie ended we held a short discussion during which many uncertainities were explained and everyone could share their point of view both on the movie and the history.

Everyone was also invited to share their insights and thoughts with the Feel Think Write International Project.

Piotr Telichowski, Feel Think Write International Project