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We marked the 10th anniversary of the Babylon Award for Best Young Translator in the distinguish space of St Clement of Ohrid National and University Library. The award went to Blagoja Jovanovski for his translation from English into Macedonian of an excerpt from Colm T\u00f3ib\u00edn\u2019s novel The Magician<\/em>.<\/p>\n In addition to the award ceremony, we premiered the new short documentary film entitled The Home of the Language<\/em>, based on a script by Vladimir Jankovski dedicated to the first school lesson in Macedonian in the village of Podvis. Through the Babylon Award program, we emphasized the importance of respecting culture, language and identity because translation helps to share the ideas, thoughts and culture of each other, builds a bridge between us, and gives us a window into new worlds.<\/p>\n Babylon Award represents the substrate of the translation world among young people, thus obliging us to upgrade its form and invest in novelties that respond to the challenges of today’s age and according to the spirit of the new generation.<\/p>\n Kate (Katerina Ilijovska) and Sara (Sara Kocevska) are two young women who have shown enthusiasm and commitment in initiating the YesForLess platform, thus inspiring us to host a joint event during October – the Bazaar of Eco-Friendly Small Businesses dedicated to #SupportLocalBusiness.<\/p>\n At Bistro Komedia, we have brought together many small green entrepreneurs dedicated to creating a positive impact through their business ideas and raising awareness about environmental issues.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Biodegradable tights, jewellery made of recycled plastic, second-hand clothes and natural materials, and room fresheners made of orange peel are some of the Macedonian innovative green products offered at the bazaar.<\/p>\n Visitors could learn more about the small local eco-friendly businesses and get practical tips on how to lead a more sustainable life through a range of practices such as reusing, refurbishing and recycling products to minimize waste and resource depletion.<\/p>\n Why was this event so important to us?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n We want to thank and express our gratitude to Kate, Sara, and all the small eco-friendly businesses for their iron will and commitment to a sustainable future and driving innovation. We are happy that we are all making a difference.<\/p>\n The broad spectrum of #SupportLocalBusiness also includes local freelance artists using their work to reflect on social, political, and environmental issues. We had a wonderful conversation with a famous urban artist to encourage young people to look for one within themselves.<\/p>\n By learning more about Dread Pen\u2019s graffiti alphabet techniques and painting canvas shoes, we wanted to raise awareness among the younger generation about the importance of maintaining an active life by valuing culture and keeping the language and the alphabet alive.<\/p>\n We demonstrated all the fun ways to do this artistic expression and how much one can learn through play and exploration by having just a little curiosity.<\/p>\n After the sneaker drawing workshop, the participants left with a \u201cnew\u201d pair of shoes, whereas following the graffiti alphabet tutorial, all participants and the graffiti artist himself, Dread Pen, had the opportunity to paint the bench in front of Europe House Skopje with Cyrillic letters in a graffiti style.<\/p>\n These initiatives related to three seemingly unrelated topics showed us that with a little bit of creativity and support, new universes of interests could be stimulated and stirred up.<\/p>\n #SupportLocalArtists #SupportLocalTalents<\/p>\n Did you know that the digital world extends far beyond Internet usage and e-book reading? Well, Europe House Kriva Palanka’s STEM for Kids Workshop has proved this to be true. By integrating simple digital tools, various hardware components, and the practical application of diverse software, this initiative looks at how to make the best use of digital tools and empower diverse talent.<\/p>\n During the workshop, we combined puzzle pieces with robotics hardware and user-friendly software environments. This experience not only enhanced our technical and digital skills but also bolstered our confidence and teamwork abilities. However, our October digital skills development didn’t stop there.<\/p>\n At Europe House Kriva Palanka, we take pride in staying attuned to the evolving needs of the youth, and we adapt our workshops accordingly. We introduced the Digital Heroes Workshop to address one of these needs and emphasize responsible navigation in the online world with a strong sense of respect and responsibility towards others.<\/p>\n In a time when digital citizenship, internet security, and responsible online behaviour are crucial for people of all ages, it’s especially vital for young individuals. We are delighted to report that we have successfully mastered these essential skills, ensuring a safer and more respectful online environment for all.<\/p>\n #GoingDigital #EuropeanYearOfSkills #EuropeHouseKrivaPalanka<\/p>\n Our special guests, the Erasmus+ Alumni and the National Agency for European Educational Programs and Mobility representatives, shared their experiences by introducing and informing the young people about the Erasmus+ Program in a fun and creative way. They answered all the questions and dispelled the myths related to the program.<\/p>\n The young people who attended had the unique opportunity to put a pin on the digital map of the places they have visited or want to visit as part of the Erasmus+ Program, hear about their experiences and connect with other Erasmus enthusiasts.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t
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