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SERBIA / ÑÅÐÁÈß
SR 9.1 EXIT
FESTIVAL, Novi Sad ARTS
25/06 - 10/07 15 vols
EXIT, with
its academic (open studios, debates, workshops, lectures) and cultural
programmes such as concerts (Kosheen, Finley Quaye, Saloma de Bahia and
many others performed in 2001), theatre and art performances is more then
just a festival. Organized by the student and youth organizations from
SE Europe and made for the young people of the region, EXIT represents
a complex entity of a number of great social and cultural happenings and
activities, which various youth and student organizations from the SE Europe
(the stress being on ex-Yugoslavia), gathered into EXIT Centres (of all
countries of SE Europe), intend to organize in this region in the next
few years. The main aim of these activities is confidence building between
the sides that were at war (in the Balkans), by a direct influence on a
large number of people (tens of thousands of young people in the region),
and a powerful promotion of tolerance, multiculturalism, and human rights,
as well as a firm and persistent struggle against nationalism, primitiveness,
and xenophobia. At the same time, it is one of the most effective ways
to start mutual cooperation, re-establish old connections with the student
and youth organizations from the rest of Europe and a very powerful instrument
for achieving the aims stated above, by influencing a large part of the
population.
Work: Vols
will help prepare the festival area (build up stages, etc) with local organizers.
They are invited to stay at the festival after the workcamp is over!
Accommodation:
in tents (but student dormitory might be possible)
Location: Novi
Sad is the capital of Vojvodina and the second largest city in Yugoslavia
Language: English
Participation
fee:15 EUR
SR 6.1 ZLOT
CANYON, Bor ENVI 01/07 - 15/07
12 vols
The program
of cleaning and sanitation of Lazar’s canyon, caves and riverbanks will
be carried out at the entrees of the beautiful Zlot canyon where Lazar's
and Vernjikica caves are situated. These caves were regarded as tourist
attraction in the past. The aim of the project is to clean the entrance
of the canyon and caves, prepare them again for tourist use and protect
them from further destruction.
Work: In cooperation
with local residents from villages Zlot and Brestovac vols will clean the
riverbanks of Lazar's and Brestovac rivers.
Study: Elementary
course of speleology will be organized but vols should have some minimal
knowledge of speleology. Sightseeing tours of local caves, canyon and national
parks on maintain is planned.
Accommodation:
in tents; participants should bring sleeping bag.
Location: Zlot
Canyon is 20 km from Bor in eastern Serbia where food will also be provided.
Special requirements:
Vols should have some minimal knowledge of speleology.
Language: English
and Serbian
Participation
fee: 15 EUR
SR 6.2 VELIKO
RATNO OSTRVO, Belgrade ENVI 10/07
- 20/07 15vols
The Small and
Big “War” River Islands (“Malo” and “Veliko Ratno Ostrvo”) are situated
at the river mouth of Sava and Danube, hardly 800m from the very center
of Belgrade, capital of Yugoslavia. Veliko Ratno Ostrvo occupies 1,4 km2,
covered by immense rich and diverse vegetation. The preserved vegetation,
ecological plasticity of the bog and water vegetation the isolation of
the islands, relatively calm and large surrounding water area, are convenient
for breeding of a multitude of animal species, above all birds. At The
Big War Island, about 130 bird species have been recorded, out of which,
about 40 of them are nesting on the island itself. Almost 97% of all the
recorded species have been categorized within different endangerment categories.
Work: The vols
will help build cottages and hearths, for the genetic-reproductive center
“Galijas“, a natural lake within the island for nourishment, habitation
and breeding of a multitude of animal species.
Excursion:
During their stay, vols will be taken for a boat rides to the river islands
on Sava and Danube: Ada Ciganlija, Ada Huja and Bela Stena.
Accommodation:
at the “Gruza” ship on Danube river, near the Islands.
Language: English
Participation
fee:15 EUR
SR 6.3 STRAZILOVO,
Novi Sad ENVI 15/07
- 27/07 15 vols
Strazilovo
valley is situated at the National park “Fruska Gora”, a mountain in the
vicinity of the village Sremski Karlovci, about 10 km from Novi Sad (the
second largest city in Yugoslavia). The workcamp here is an attempt to
prove that only a sustainable forestry practice must be applied, especially
in National parks, in order to preserve the endangered habitats.
Work: Vols
will mark the old trees to protect them from the unplanned cutting and
put little houses for bats on them.
Excursion:
Visits to the town of Sremski Karlovci, a great cultural and historical
center (museums, vine cellars, etc), swimming in the lake at Fruska Gora
mountain, visits to Novi Sad (museums, clubs and the biggest discotheque
in Yugoslavia "Paradiso"), and a guided tour to the nearby Petrovaradin
fortress are planned.
Accommodation:
in “The Mountaineer’s Cottage” in Strazilovo valley.
Language: English
Participation
fee: 15 EUR
SR 9.2 PANONIA,
Novi Sad ARTS 15/07 - 27/07 10 vols
Strazilovo
is a picturesque wooded valley situated on the northeastern slopes of the
National park “Fruska Gora”. It is situated 5km southward from Sremski
Karlovci-a town which was very important for the development of cultural
and spiritual life of Serbs in recent history. Sremski Karlovci is not
far away from Novi Sad-the capital and the administrative and cultural
center of the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina. Strazilovo together with
Fruska gora is one of the regions in Vojvodina unique in its biological
diversity. The beauty of this region has inspired many renowned artists.
Near Strazilovo, there are several Orthodox monasteries which date mostly
from the sixteenth century Work and study: Vols should be young musicians,
able to play their instrument and read notes, who will learn to play the
folk music of Panonia on instruments characteristic to their countries.
They will perform the compositions they learn as an orchestra at the end
of the workcamp.
Excursion:
The volunteers will visit the monasteries, museums, cultural and historical
monuments as well as the beaches on the Danube. They will learn about the
ethnology, culture and history of Vojvodina through lectures within the
camp. They will also visit nightclubs and have parties. The folk-dance
ensemble “Brankovo Kolo” and local rock bands will perform at the concert
which will be organized.
Accommodation:
in “The Mountaineer’s Cottage” in Strazilovo valley.
Language: English
Participation
fee: 15 EUR
SR 6.4 DURMITOR,
Zabljak, Montenegro ENVI 19/07 - 31/07 15vols
Mountain Durmitor,
in the north of Montenegro, is a part of UNESCO’s World Natural Heritage
List and Man and Biosphere Program thanks to its dramatic landscape that
includes four canyons, numerous springs and lakes, a mountain massif towering
over 2000 m, meadows, woodlands, and a vast number of rare and protected
plant and animal species. Sadly, due to the economic situation in Yugoslavia,
it has been neglected and is now facing various environmental problems,
one of which is garbage.
Work: Volunteers
would take part in cleaning up the garbage from forests and tourist trails
in the vicinity of Zabljak, Crno jezero Lake and Zminje jezero Lake
Excursion:
organized excursions are planned to some of the lakes, a medieval necropolis
area, and to Curovac, a viewpoint 1100 m above the Tara Canyon and to the
mountain massif of Durmitor; taking walks along the forest trails also
possible. Swimming and boating in Crno Jezero Lake will be also possible
as well as entertainment in nearby restaurants, cafes and hotels.
Accommodation
and food will be provided in the bungalows close to tourist center Zabljak.
Location: in
the north of Montenegro, near the town of Zabljak
Language: English
Participation
fee: 15 EUR
SR 9.3 KOSJERIC I, Uzice ARTS-Poetry 02/08 - 12/08 7vols
Kosjeric is
a town in the western part of Serbia, 146 km from Belgrade. This town is
surrounded by four different areas: Bosnia to the west with Drina River,
Sumadia to the east, Kolubara river and mountain center Divcibare to the
north and the town of Uzice towards south, a center of this region, which
is on the way to Montenegro. We can say that Kosjeric takes influences
from all these areas. There are several media in it and many young students
are around in the summer.
Work/Study:
During the first days of the poets’ workshop participants will present
their own work and poetry with a short presentation of the contemporary
literature of their countries. Following days will be dedicated to reading
poetry, exchanging experiences related with creation, inspiration, motives
and problems of affirmation and group creative works. One day a meeting
and cooperation with local poets will be organized. Excursion: Several
picnics will be organized were participants can pay visit to the most important
cultural and historical monuments in the town and its vicinity.
Accommodation:
in the houses of the host – students’ families or in households which are
engaged in country tourism, in the town Kosjeric, famous as tourist center
in western Serbia because of its untouched nature, monuments and as a place
of unique culture and preserved tradition.
Language: English
Participation
fee: 15 EUR
SR 9.4 KOSJERIC
II, Uzice ARTS– Painting/architecture 02/08 - 12/08
7vols
Kosjeric is
a town in the western part of Serbia, 146 km from Belgrade. This town is
surrounded by four different areas: Bosnia to the west with Drina River,
Sumadia to the east, Kolubara river and mountain center Divcibare to the
north and the town of Uzice towards south, a center of this region, which
is on the way to Montenegro. We can say that Kosjeric takes influences
from all these areas. There are several media in it and many young students
are around in the summer.
Work/Study:
At the beginning of the painting camp each participant will present his
own work and art happenings in his or her country. Meeting with local architecture,
handwork and visits to a gallery dedicated to local artists are planned.
Vols will be having creative workshops of painting inspired by local motives
in order to propose possible small architectural changes of the town Kosjeric.
Art colony will conclude the group works with an exhibition, which will
be given as a gift to the town.
Accommodation:
in the houses of the host – students’ families or in households which are
engaged in country tourism, in the town Kosjeric, famous as tourist center
in western Serbia because of its untouched nature, monuments and as a place
of unique culture and preserved tradition.
Language: English
Participation
fee: 15 EUR
SR 9.5 KOSJERIC
III, Uzice ARTS– Music 02/08
- 12/08 7 vols
Kosjeric is
a town in the western part of Serbia, 146 km from Belgrade. This town is
surrounded by four different areas: Bosnia to the west with Drina River,
Sumadia to the east, Kolubara river and mountain center Divcibare to the
north and the town of Uzice towards south, a center of this region, which
is on the way to Montenegro. We can say that Kosjeric takes influences
from all these areas. There are several media in it and many young students
are around in the summer.
Work/Study:
Presentation of musical tradition of participants’ respective countries
and presenting their instruments will open the musical colony. Later, participants
will exchange their own experiences and work together. In the meantime
they will organize performance of folk songs and create a group concert
with material recorded on a tape. Accommodation: in the houses of the host
– students’ families or in households which are engaged in country tourism,
in the town Kosjeric, famous as tourist center in western Serbia because
of its untouched nature, monuments and as a place of unique culture and
preserved tradition.
Language: English
Participation
fee: 15 EUR
SR 6.5 OBEDSKA
BARA, Obrez ENVI
04/08 - 14/08 15vols
Obedska Bara,
an oxbow lake surrounded with marsh and forest habitats, is famous as an
ornithological reserve. It is one of the oldest protected areas in the
world and a wetland of international importance (listed as a Ramsar site).
Wetlands are among the worlds most threatened ecosystems and this one has
been gravely degraded, the most important problem being the overgrowing
and disappearance of wet meadows.
Work: Vols
will be included in the project of wet meadows revitalization by removing
tree branches and clearing other vegetation. This will be the fifth camp
we organize here; so far because of our activities several bird species
have returned.
Study: Lectures
on wetlands and Obedska Bara's recent environmental problems will be given.
Excursion to medieval churches and a fortress in the area, a visit to the
local bread museum and a trip to nearby Belgrade are foreseen as well.
Vols can also swim in the lake and river Sava, row a boat across the lake,
watch the birds and explore the beautiful nature of the area. Accommodation:
in the hotel “Obedska bara”. Food will be provided in the hotel restaurant.
Language: English
Participation
fee: 15 EUR
SR 6.6 GRZA,
Paracin ENVI 10/08 - 20/08
30 vols
Grza well is
one of the largest karst springs in Serbia. It is located near the town
Paracin in Central Serbia. In last 15 years maintenance of Grza has been
completely neglected. Mountaineers home and the track to the spring are
in very bad shape. Intensified unplanned building of summer cottages ruins
the environment and illegal tree cutting intensifies erosion.
Work: Project
consists of several phases: making paths for mountain bikes, the school
of medical plants, vegetation clearing.
Excursion:
Visits to monasteries in surrounding area, tracking tours and visits to
a nearby villages, museum of Paracin and swimming pool are planned.
Location: Grza
is situated 25 km away from Paracin and 3km from the nearest village Accommodation:
In the mountaineer’s cottage; a local cook will prepare the food.
Language: English
Participation
fee: 15 EUR
SR 6.7 GRADAC,
Valjevo ENVI 20/08 – 29/08
8vols
The programme
will be organized in the Protected area “Gorge of the river Gradac” with
extraordinary natural and cultural values. Supervision of Protected area
(ranger service), cleaning and arrangement of riverbanks and paths in Gorge
of river Gradac and working in watermill are some of the vols tasks. Series
of lectures on the sites of Valjevo and on the Protected area Gradac are
study part of the camp. There will be several excursions organized in Valjevo
area. Moreover, introductory courses in horseback riding, and sports fishing
are planned. Accommodation: All participants will be accommodated in the
most beautiful building of the gorge, which has three rooms, equipped kitchen,
an office and a toilet outside the building.
Language: English
Participation
fee: 15 EUR
SR 6.8 PETNICKA
PECINA, Valjevo ENVI 25/08 - 07/09 15vols
Petnicka pecina
(Petnica’s cave) is situated in the western part of Serbia. The Cave is
very significant speleological object, 580 m long. It has several canals
and halls, a sub-surface lake and a strong spring which comes out of it.
It is also interesting as an archaeological object since the first excavations
here, performed 100 years ago confirmed that it was the habitat of the
Paleolithic man. A picnic place in a beautiful setting, just a few years
ago, the cave is in pretty neglected condition now: the lights in the cave
are broken, the drain canal is clogged, entrances in the cave are overgrown
by weed and the garbage is all over the cave and its surrounding.
Work: Vols
will clean the drainage ditch (which takes part of the water from the cave)
the cave surroundings and the old watermill; they will cultivate vegetation,
set up the information tables, benches and garbage cans.
Study and excursion:
Workshops on spatial planning and landscape architecture of the Petnica’s
cave complex are planned.
Special requirements:
Since the preferences will be given to the young people with special interests
in architecture, landscape architecture, spatial planning and environment,
a motivation
letter is necessary.
Excursion to
the monastery in the Gradac river gorge; visits to nearby sports centre
with swimming pools, Petnica’s lake and the town Valjevo are foreseen.
Location: Petnicka
cave is situated in the western part of Serbia, 7,5 km from town Valjevo.
Accommodation:
in the Petnica Science Center (200 m from the cave), modern educational
and research center (for details see: http://www.psc.ac.yu/)
Language: English
Participation
fee:15 EUR
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