Intercultural Danube-Bridge-Breakfast (DBF)

Keywords	Action-Based Civic Engagement Peer Learning Intergenerational Intercultural
Target Group	Other
Used Methods	Presentation Learning By Doing
Categories	Solidarity Celebrate Diversity Community
Level of Participation	Local Level
Approach	Low-Threshold
Format of the Method	Analog (Face To Face)
Duration of preparation	Long-Term (Over 6 Months)
Duration of implementation	A Day Or Less

Duration

From	Until

Short Description

The Danube Bridge Breakfast was a public two-hour event on a bridge crossing the Danube in Ulm/Neu-Ulm. The educational network “The Danube-Networks” hosted this event with the intention to create the opportunity for the Danube neighbors to get to know each other while tasting bread and small regional delights from the Danube countries. In a relaxed environment, the participants were given the possibility to get to know people from different cultures and backgrounds, to see the diversity within unity in Europe, and to get the feeling of what a peaceful European unity means in real life. The event was open to everyone, free of charge and was part of the International Danube Festival in Ulm.

Das Donaubrückenfrühstück war eine zweistündige öffentliche Veranstaltung auf einer Brücke über die Donau in Ulm/Neu-Ulm. Das Bildungsnetzwerk „The Danube-Networks“ richtete diese Veranstaltung mit der Absicht aus, den Donaunachbarn die Möglichkeit zu geben, sich bei der Verkostung von Brot und kleinen regionalen Köstlichkeiten aus den Donauländern gegenseitig kennenzulernen. In einer entspannten Umgebung hatten die Teilnehmer die Möglichkeit, Menschen aus verschiedenen Kulturen und mit unterschiedlichem Hintergrund kennenzulernen, die Vielfalt innerhalb der Einheit in Europa zu sehen und ein Gefühl dafür zu bekommen, was eine friedliche europäische Einheit im wirklichen Leben bedeutet. Die Veranstaltung war für jedermann zugänglich, kostenlos und fand im Rahmen des Internationalen Donaufestes in Ulm statt.

Results

http://conference.tastes-of-danube.eu/de/donau-brucken-fruhstuck-10-juli/

Goals

The aim of the project was to host an public event where a diverse group of people from Ulm and its surroundings and people from the Danube countries could bond and get to know each other in a low-threshold way. The participants were given the opportunity to get in touch and to chat about everyday life, cultures, shared ideas and interests. The aim was to create a relaxed environment and to get to know people from different cultures and backgrounds.

What is needed

Planning & call: Local groups (associations, schools, initiatives) are invited to take part.

Preparation: Each group brings bread specialities from their culture as well as information material.

Place & time: The event takes place on a bridge over the Danube (e.g. in Ulm/Neu-Ulm) – usually in the morning.

Set-up & meeting: Around 30 groups set up tables, offer bread and engage in dialogue with visitors.

Supporting programme: Music, moderation and contributions such as a peace song accompany the breakfast.

Exchange & impact: People of all generations and cultures meet at eye level – eating bread together creates dialogue.

Follow-up: The event is documented and participants reflect on their experiences for future projects.

Materials
Tables (e.g. folding tables) for the group stands, Plates, cups, napkins – as sustainable as possible, Information materials: posters, flyers, banners, Decorations appropriate to the respective cultures, Types of bread and small dishes to share

Costs
Printing and advertising materials
Technology (microphone, loudspeakers)
Authorisations for the use of public spaces
Insurance if necessary (liability)

Rooms / location
Bridge or public square with a large audience
Alternative in bad weather: community hall or cultural centre
Barrier-free and easily accessible

Technology
Loudspeaker system for music and moderation
Microphone (wireless recommended)
Power connection or rechargeable battery
Documentation equipment (e.g. mobile phone or camera)

Staff
Organisation team for preparation and coordination
Moderation team for welcome, programme and contributions
Helpers for set-up, technology and support
Participants from participating groups for bread & discussion