Evaluation part
Evaluation newspaper- the last task of the last day of Youth Space festival preparation week. It was exciting trip to the future. Do you remember how it started?
We jumped into the our time machine, fastened seat belts and started our trip. And then after a while we were in the year 2012.
That was the time when 5 editorial groups created 5 unusual newspapers and looked back to 5 days in 2011.
So..
Day 1- Get to know each other
Newspaper- Jaundomapling
“*What was the best and funniest get- to- know- each- other game you did? – A game with a clock- we had a meeting at every hour, where we were talking to someone about something like your favorite food. 1 minute in the game was 1 hour.”
Day 2- Team building
Newspaper- TEAM Building
Who’s that chik?
“The class included everything from improvisation dance with live piano music and very necessary and relaxing streching session to an awesome show dance with changing partners..”
City Rally
“City rally with singing outside the opera and divers checking the river by the statue of Liberty”
Drama
Live pictures, jumping 16 times, the evil turtle and Albanian radio theater “No one speaks Albanian, so if you have to close your eyes you need to listen very carefully, and guess what is happening.”
Dance till you drop!
“The schedule said “Lunch”, but girl from Sweden had another plan in mind. With the help from a couple of friends and devoted dance teachers, she managed to make the paln reality.”
Day 3- Skill day
Explenations:
Dance SWE- Lindy hop
Dance LV- Traditional Latvian dance and Hip Hop
Drama LV/SWE- Drama excercises from different angles
Art therapy- express yourself with a paintbrush or a pencil
Metall formating- An opportunity to make your own jewellery
“Fun and challenging”- Stephanie, student from Sweden
“Laughter- inducing! And love..”- Jon, drama teacher from Sweden
“Hot and bubbly”- Sabina, dance teacher from Sweden
Day 4- Heritage day
Newspaper- Daily Youth paper
“On the 16th of June “Youth Space” participants were enjoying the Open Air Museum, when suddenly it started to rain. (..) The organisers had to face a situation where they had to come up with a new plan for the rest of the evening (..) The day continued in Youth Space center, where participants had Latvian traditional food for dinner. (..) The evening was full of games, national food and dancing.”
Day 5- what else?
Newspaper- YOUTH PAPER
What will happen!?
Shows and exibitions:
dance, drama, fashionshow, music, art, photography
“Next week, Riga will be transformed to a cultural Mecka. Activities such as workshops, performances and exebitions will be arranged for every age and taste. Several countries are invited to participate and share their culture. There will be both professionals and amateurs so don’t be scared to try neww things! (..)
Meet new people from all over the world with the same open- mindfulness and interests as you.
Even the children will be able to enjoy the festival, not only of the sweets but because they can listen to fairytales and participate in several workshops.
The best will be saved to the last: Saturday evening, there will be a big Barbeque party! bring your own food or indulge yourself a meal made by our gourmetchefs.
So don’t hesitate- bring your friends and families and enjoy these inspiring happenings in Riga festival!”
So, that was the evaluation part at last day of Youth Space festival preparation week. Thank you all for your participation and creativity!
Photos made by Cristina Blendea (Sweden)
