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Inter-Civilizational Culinary Arts from Anatolia to Europe

2022-1-TR01-KA152-YOU-0000609372022Mobility of young peoplefinalized
Countries: TR|NO|ES|LT|BA · Grant: €62,443.3
Bridging intercultural, intergenerational and social divideCreativity, arts and cultureAwareness about the European Union

Objectives

Our project aimed to pass on the richness of values that have emerged through the life experiences of societies throughout history and have taken their most ideal form through the filter of time to future generations. During the project, we carried out various activities to preserve our own culture and explore different cultures. Cultural Diversity and Food Culture: As part of our project, we discussed what culture includes and determined that it is not just traditions, clothing, dance, sports and games, songs, lullabies, legends, historical figures, and heroes but also food culture. In this context, we emphasized that food culture is an important element that strengthens social bonds and connects different societies. Project Objectives and Achievements: The aim of our project was to promote healthy eating habits, preserve traditional dishes, and facilitate cultural exchange among participants from different countries. Below are the details of how these objectives were achieved: Objective 1: Increase Awareness of Healthy Eating Activities: We organized seminars on healthy eating and provided information on the dangers of fast food, processed products, and preservatives. Outcomes: Participants were motivated towards a healthy lifestyle and increased their awareness of healthy living. Objective 2: Raise Awareness about the Relationship between Nutrition, Sports, and Healthy Living Activities: We conducted workshops that addressed the relationship between nutrition, sports, and healthy living. Outcomes: Participants better understood the connection between these three elements and applied them in their daily lives. Objective 3: Conduct Fusion Cuisine Activities Activities: We organized Fusion Cuisine activities that combined different culinary traditions. Outcomes: Participants learned new recipes and engaged in cultural exchange, recognizing the culinary elements of civilizations with a shared past. Objective 4: Teach Traditional Dishes and Prepare an Intercultural Recipe Book Activities: We organized workshops to teach traditional recipes and prepared an intercultural recipe book. We also filmed cooking recipes. Outcomes: Participants had the opportunity to learn traditional recipes from different cultures and disseminated this knowledge. Objective 5: Encourage Youth to Be More Active and Overcome Barriers Activities: We organized motivational activities for youth to encourage them to be more active. Outcomes: Young participants adopted a more active lifestyle and were encouraged to overcome barriers. Objective 6: Combat Inequality, Racism, and Prejudices Activities: We organized seminars and discussions to encourage deep thinking about cultural values. Outcomes: Participants became more aware of combating inequality, racism, and prejudices and became more sensitive to these issues. Objective 7: Promote Intercultural Understanding and Dialogue Activities: We organized activities where youth could share their culture and traditions. Outcomes: Participants developed their intercultural understanding and promoted dialogue between different cultures. Objective 8: Develop EU Values and Cultural Diversity Activities: We held workshops on EU values, cultural diversity, solidarity, and social inclusion. Outcomes: Participants improved their expression skills in their native and foreign languages and became more familiar with EU values. Objective 9: Strengthen Institutional Capacity and Expand the Partner Network Activities: We conducted regular meetings and cooperation activities with our project partners. Outcomes: We strengthened our institutional capacity and expanded our partner network. Objective 10: Support the Visibility and Dissemination of the Erasmus+ Program Activities: We organized various events to promote the Erasmus+ program and disseminate the project results to a wider audience. Outcomes: The visibility of the Erasmus+ program increased, and more people became informed about the program. Conclusion: Our project successfully achieved its objectives by promoting cultural exchange, increasing awareness of healthy living, and encouraging the active participation of youth. Participants had the opportunity to learn and share about different cultures, which strengthened intercultural understanding and dialogue. Additionally, we enhanced our institutional capacity and contributed to the dissemination of the Erasmus+ program.

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