RHIYS Projects

Play acting among neighbours - Intercultural dialogue through theatre

16 - 18 October 2009, Budapest, Hungary

Aim: Promoting intercultural dialogue through theatre.

Objectives:

  • Joint participation of Romanian and Hungarian public in a cultural event breaking the language barrier.
  • Direct contact between independent theatre groups from Romania and Hungary.
  • Involvement of participants in discussions about the intercultural dialogue in theatre.
  • Facilitation of exchange of ideas between the Romanian and Hungarian public.

Participants:

  • Four independent theatre groups from Romania and Hungary: two from each country, representing aspects of Romanian and Hungarian cultures.
  • Two theatre critics each from Romania and Hungary are invited to take part in the discussions.
  • Everyone interested in theatre and intercultural dialogue.

Programme: Each theatre performance will be followed by discussions with the actors, directors, theatre critics, public, and will be held in Romanian and Hungarian with simultaneous interpretation.

  • Friday, 16.10.2009,19:00 - Theatre performance in Romanian from Romania, with subtitles in Hungarian and English.
  • Saturday, 17.10.2009,11:00 - Theatre performance in Hungarian from Romania, with subtitles in Romanian and English.
  • 18:00 - Theatre performance in Romanian from Hungary, with subtitles in Hungarian and English.
  • Sunday, 18.10.2009,18:00 - Theatre performance in Hungarian from Hungary, with subtitles in Romanian and English.

Expected outcomes:

  • Access to Romanian and Hungarian theatre performances, of groups of people that do not speak the other one’s language and the possibility to discuss about the intercultural dialogue in theatre.
  • Exchange of ideas and experiences facilitated by the presence of prestigious theatre critics.
  • Exploration of similarities and differences in tackling the subject of intercultural dialogue in theatre interpretation within the two countries.
  • The direct interaction between these four theatre groups will contribute to a better knowledge of the independent theatre from Romania and Hungary and the possibility of building future networks and partnerships.
  • Follow-up of the “European Year of the Intercultural Dialogue”.

Partners:

  • The Romanian Cultural Institute, Budapest, Hungary
  • Department for Romanians Living Abroad, The Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  • The Trafó House of  Contemporary Arts, Budapest, Hungary.
  • Cultural NGOs from Romania and Hungary.
  • Media  from Romania and Hungary. 1st March, A38 ship, Budapest

This event organized in partnership with Romanian Cultural Institute Budapest.

The role of the event is to show what are young Romanian doing while studying or living abroad, where they travel, what their ambitions and life-style are. We received more than 150 pictures from all over the world.

Romania between home and abroad

7 - 9 November 2008, Budapest

60 Romanian young professionals and students who live abroad met in Budapest to found Global Romanian Students and Young Professionals Society and elect its 2009 leadership board.

GRSPSociety is an open network of organizations and individuals, which combines civic involvement and professionalism and has committed to further contribute to Romania’s development. GRSPSociety has members in 12 countries from North America and Europe and is currently expanding to include students and professionals from several more countries and continents.

GRSPSociety is also open to individuals who studied and/or worked abroad who are currently living in Romania and to any other individual and organization with a strong interest in Romania. The Society develops advocacy and research projects in the areas of education, business, democracy and civic participation, public administration, Romania’s image abroad and migration. It also develops projects to enhance the professional mobility to and from Romania, of students and young professionals.

The idea emerged from the desire to connect with people who work on the same issues but live in different locations. Using this association as a point of departure, motivated people can contribute to Romania’s development from wherever they are. The Society aims to: serve as a networking platform; define and develop projects focused on Romania; contribute to improving the image of the country abroad; connect people who have academic, business, social or environmental initiatives; promote Romania in the communities where they live.

If you would like to find out more about GRSP Society and how you can get involved, please visit www.gsrpsociety.org.

Starting with 2009, RHIYS is a GRSP Society partner, supporting the newly founded organization in meeting its objectives.

Founding Romanian Club at Central European University

September 2008, CEU, Budapest

The Romanian Club would like to provide a space where those coming from Romania and those interested in Romania can meet. The club particularly aims at developing a network of students and faculty doing research on Romania, which should function as an information sharing and support group.

Read more on the project webiste.

Digital photography display of young people from Romania living abroad

1st March 2008, A38 ship, Budapest

This event organized in partnership with Romanian Cultural Institute Budapes.

The role of the event is to show what are young Romanian doing while studying or living abroad, where they travel, what their ambitions and life-style are. We received more than 150 pictures from all over the world.

See the video.