Beyond borders... Europe in the heart of Vergèze

At a time when we are observing more and more inward-looking attitudes, an increase in the voting populist and identity conveying ideas that comfort many people in their fears, prejudices and the representation they have of others, it's up to us to propose alternatives. Also to organise meetings between people of different cultural and social backgrounds which promote an open mind and the understanding and acceptance of choices and conditions that are different from ours without any hierarchy. The Social Centre and the town of Vergèze, the association Réseau d'Entraide Volontaire and the Maison de l'Europe of Montpellier will partner to bring a spirit within the city that goes beyond borders, approaching our different interpersonal representations at an European level. This point also intends that the existence of borders. Even in Europe, borders exist between people of the countries, and even within each country. These borders are also physiological, cultural, linguistic, historical, geographical and social. Some may not be a wall between individuals but a bridge. Edward T Hall wrote "To my friends and colleagues from foreign cultures that have taught me so much on my own culture." This will be the project is about, to work on the question of knowledge of the culture of the other with its differences, its similarities and its borders, to better accept it, understand his, and from there, live better together. By reflecting on our performances and opportunities to unmask within the international group, through various exchanges with the local population and artistic work, an european air will fly over the city for three weeks, accentuated at local events like the traditional civic evening on July 13th.