KinderKulturMonat
The KinderKulturMonat in Berlin is an annual arts and culture festival that offers free events for children aged 4 to 12. With a focus on cultural education and participation, it promotes integration and creativity by involving children from various social backgrounds.
KinderKulturMonat: A Platform for Cultural Education and Participation
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editThe KinderKulturMonat is an annual arts and culture festival in Berlin that has been taking place in October since 2012. The festival offers a variety of free events for children aged 4 to 12. Over 100 museums, theaters, opera houses, music schools, dance halls, and other cultural institutions open their doors to provide children with a wide range of cultural activities. These include workshops, tours, performances, and creative projects that allow children to engage artistically and process their impressions in their own works[1][2][3].
Main Mission and Values
editThe main mission of the KinderKulturMonat is to bring as many children as possible into contact with art and culture at an early age and to raise their awareness of the diverse cultural offerings of the city. The festival aims to encourage children and their families to visit and discover the many cultural venues in Berlin. Another important aspect is the integration of children from socially disadvantaged backgrounds and families with refugee backgrounds to create an inclusive and diverse cultural experience[1][2].
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editA central sustainability goal of the KinderKulturMonat is to promote cultural education and participation for all children, regardless of their social background. The additional project In the Heart of Berlin's Art World was launched to involve children and their families from refugee accommodations in cultural events. This includes introductory courses in the accommodations and guided excursions to Berlin's cultural sites. These initiatives help ensure that cultural activities are accessible to all and promote social integration[1][3].
Further Initiatives and Collaborations
editThe KinderKulturMonat works closely with Berlin primary schools, especially those from socially disadvantaged areas, and offers special project weeks (KinderKultur-Parcours) and open holiday programs. These collaborations enable children to discover the art in their city and engage artistically themselves. Additionally, there is a weekend program that grandparents and other relatives can participate in to promote broad family involvement[1][2].
The KinderKulturMonat is supported by various patrons and sponsors, including former and current political representatives of Berlin, and is part of a European network that includes similar initiatives in other cities such as Riga and San Sebastián[1].
Through its comprehensive and inclusive programs, the KinderKulturMonat makes an important contribution to cultural education and social integration in Berlin.
Sources:
edit- 1 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/KinderKulturMonat
- 2 - https://www.kinderkulturmonat.de
- 3 - https://ikhberlin.de/2021/10/12/kinderkulturmonat/
- 4 - https://www.kinderkulturmonat.de/warum/mitarbeit
- 5 - https://www.tagesspiegel.de/berlin/was-junge-berliner-im-kinderkulturmonat-lernen-konnen-warum-hat-die-kinoleinwand-locher-12429515.html