We wanted to increase the knowledge of project participants in the field of tolerance, openness and cultural diversity. An important element of the project was to gain knowledge about regional and local customs and traditions as well as traditions of other European countries. Changing attitudes and behaviors towards cultural diversity, understanding the impact of our roots, traditions and customs on our further lives and identifying with a given region and social affiliation was a priority in the implementation of the project. Our goal was also to make the participants aware of the great influence they have on preserving traditions and customs, and that different roots and places of origin do not affect the worse treatment of a person, that everyone has equal rights regardless of their origin. Showing a different approach to the same customs will increase knowledge about other cultures and thus a greater understanding of each person. In addition, we wanted to improve language and social competences, i.e. improve communication and openness to others. An important aspect was also the acquisition of new experiences related to education and travelling.
The main motivation for applying for the project was to deepen knowledge and build tolerance, openness of young people to other cultures. An important element was sensitizing students to others, building attitudes based on human rights. We wanted to show that our behaviors, traditions and customs are not in conflict with other cultures, that the common exchange of experiences and getting to know each other about other communities can build a coherent European state with many cultures but identical values. An additional motivation was the development of language competences and interpersonal relations with peers from another country. The fact that we wanted to stimulate and encourage students to be active to raise awareness of respect for human rights and traditions was of great importance in making the decision to participate in the project. The reason for applying for participation in the project was the desire to break down barriers and equalize social opportunities. By participating in the project, we wanted to respond to the need of our students to open up to others as well as the need to gain new experiences and strengthen independence and activity, express opinions and judgments, as well as build self-esteem and tolerance.