[J. Abizeid]

Originally Posted by Salome

Dear All,

This week thursday, 22 May, intercultural dialogue events are taking place simultaneously across Europe and the Mediterranean.
The event is sponsored by the Anna Lindh Eu-Mediterranean Partnership Foundation, and seeks to raise awareness between the EU 25 and the Mediterranean 10 on various issues: cultural, social and human rights issues.

Within a unique intercultural exchange, the main cities across Europe and the Mediterranean region are preparing with roundt-table discussions between different cultures, food and musical festivals, theatrical plays, exhibitions etc...

Soon I can update you with the EU-Jordanian/Lebanese/Syrian views and findings of a roundtable event.

Meanwhile I would like to know if anyone of you participate in the Beirut events?
How important is for you to promote intercultural dialogue across the region? Are you participating in that actively?

More infos:

1001 Actions | Mobilising People and Actions for Dialogue

Anna Lindh Euro-Mediterranean Foundation for the Dialogue Between Cultures


"Dialogue Night is a trans-national event bringing people together for the promotion of coexistence and building on the common cultural heritage of the Euro-Mediterranean Region as a crossroad of civilisations. On the evening of the 22nd May 2008 major events and actions will take place in towns and cities on both shores of the Mediterranean including Alexandria, Barcelona, Beirut and Rabat. "

Sorry for catching up with you so late but I thought you might like this clip. Use audio and full screen: http://www.vimeo.com/1211060

I believe music can be another form of dialogue. One of my all time favorites is the most recent Yanni live (Mandalay Bay). He uses a multi cultural/ ethnic/ performers with different kind of musical instruments interacting together.
My personal favorite musician is the Armenian violinist.
P.S. after a couple glasses of wine, you might connect better (spiritually)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSrH_oqnrl0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACWdB7QX_F8&feature=related