The "Roots" project aimed to establish a new way of consuming culture and art, particularly through the digitization of cultural workshops, to ensure that they can continue regardless of external circumstances. The goal was to provide young people with tools to explore and connect with different cultures and understand how cultural and social differences can enrich us rather than divide us. By introducing a digital dimension to art and nonformal education, the goal was to make art more accessible to young people from different countries, promoting a more inclusive and tolerant attitude. It also aimed to develop young people's creative skills and establish intercultural connections, creating a network of young Europeans committed to solidarity and interculturalism and promoting an active attitude toward project implementation and respect for all cultures.
This project was initiated in response to the devastating crisis in the cultural sector during the Covid-19 pandemic, which highlighted the urgent need to adapt and sustain cultural activities under all circumstances, especially to effectively reach young people. This gave rise to the idea of creating innovative methods that not only withstand these difficulties but also strengthen the sector. This project aims to bring young people closer to different cultural roots through disciplines such as music, poetry, drama, body language and dance, enabling them to explore history and foster intercultural dialogue. It focuses on values education, which is fundamental to building a more tolerant, inclusive and respectful society. With "Roots," we aim to deepen understanding of our culture, explore other cultures, and facilitate cultural inclusion and integration through digitization and proposed methodology, providing broader and more effective access to cultural workshops.