Kad Erasmus+ razmjena postane trgovina | When an Erasmus+ Exchange Becomes a Shop | Erasmus+ Living Our Literature “Far Away Shop” (HR/EN)

(HR)
Kad razmjena mladih postane trgovina
Može li rezultat jedne razmjene mladih postati trgovina?
U Foriju – može.
U sklopu Erasmus+ projekta „Living Our Literature“, trideset mladih iz Italije, Hrvatske, Španjolske, Portugala i Slovačke istraživalo je povezanost književnosti i kazališta, inspirirano temom „Daleko“. Ono što je započelo kao kreativni proces temeljen na literarnim djelima, postupno se razvilo u jedinstveno, prostorno specifično umjetničko iskustvo.
Kroz rad s lokalnom zajednicom i promišljanje svakodnevnih prostora, sudionici su preispitali koncept turističkih suvenirnica. Tako je nastao Far Away Shop – privremeni, performativni prostor koji ne prodaje proizvode, već priče. Kroz metode socijalnog kazališta i interaktivne akcije, posjetitelji su pozvani na promišljanje o putovanju, udaljenosti i značenju biti „daleko“.
Ovaj projekt još jednom pokazuje snagu neformalnog učenja, gdje se kroz kreativnost, suradnju i dijalog sa zajednicom stvaraju iskustva koja ostavljaju dugotrajan utjecaj.
Zahvaljujemo svim sudionicima i zajednici u Foriju na otvorenosti i spremnosti da budu dio ovog zajedničkog iskustva.
👉 Pogledajte video i otkrijte rezultate projekta.
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When a Youth Exchange Becomes a Shop
Can the outcome of a Youth Exchange become a shop?
In Forio, it did.
Through the Erasmus+ project “Living Our Literature”, thirty young people from Italy, Croatia, Spain, Portugal, and Slovakia explored the connection between literature and theatre, inspired by the theme “Far Away.” What began as a creative process rooted in literary works gradually evolved into a unique, site-specific artistic experience.
By engaging with the local community and observing everyday spaces, participants reimagined the concept of tourist shops. The result was The Far Away Shop – a temporary, performative space that didn’t sell products, but stories. Through social theatre and interactive actions, visitors were invited to reflect on travel, distance, and the meaning of being far away.
This project highlights the transformative power of non-formal education, where creativity, collaboration, and community dialogue come together to create lasting impact.
We thank all participants and the community of Forio for their openness and for being part of this shared experience.
👉 Watch the video and discover the results.