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What does a human being need in order to be happy, and how do those needs affect his or her environment?  A sip of water, a bite to eat, a loving hug, a secure community, freedom...

It is not of little importance, in what way humans go about quenching their many thirst. Our actions bear an effect on nature and on the quality of life of our fellow humans.

In Hungary, thanks to a wide reception and high interest among experts and educators, the "MIRROR TO THE WORLD" exhibition on human nature and sustainability has been presented in numerous county seats and institutes of higher education. Due to cooperation with the Hungarian National Sustainable Development Institute, elements from this exhibition were included in several top conferences as a supporting event. The further spread and understanding of the idea of sustainable development can function as a breakthrough of global dimensions for every inhabitant of this planet. Thus the message of the exhibition, which was conceived and carried out by Hungarian environmental experts, artists and graphic designers, is of particular relevance. It is important to reach for even wider horizons, to receive international recognition as well as serious treatment among European decision-makers regarding economic, social and professional policies.

 Our exhibition, at the invitation of the cultural section of the Belgian Embassy in Hungary, will be run between March 27 and April 23, 2012 in Brussels, in the Balassi Institute. It will be our pleasure to welcome the staff and students of your institution to the exhibition.

 

The opening ceremony of "Mirror to the World" will take place on March 27, 2012 at 19:00. (Balassi Institute, Treurenberg 10, 1000 Brussels, Tel: 00 32 (0) 2 209 07 50) Groups may register in advance to tour the exhibition. For more information and to arrange a group visit, contact Kriszta Kovács, info@bmki.be, tel: +32 2209 0750

 

During the opening hours of the exhibition several programmes will offered, which are free of charge, but require registration:

March 27-29: Cellux Group Eco-design workshop

On March 27th, it will take place between 11:00 and 16:00 and on March 28th and 29th between 17:00 and 20:00.

 

April 20-22: Hints project

In this event hosted by Cellux group, the creation of useful items can learned while coming in contact with those kinds of materials that characterise our current times. While creating things, we can learn the basics about design as well as increase our awareness. During the event connected to Earth Day, we can renew old clothing and change the style according to our liking. Re-clothing for spring and summer: bring your own clothes and transform them!                                                                                                 

The "Mirror to the World" creative team was founded by ZOFI - Hungarian Green Roots and Cellux Group. Since 2006 they organise interactive programmes targeting children and youth and focusing on globalisation. The main supporter of the exhibition is ÖKO-Pack Nonprofit Kft., based in Hungary, which has for years been communicating concepts related to environmental awareness with the goal to increase the platform of corporate social responsibility. They consider it their important task to highlight sustainable alternatives.

 

Press Contact: Gergely Hankó, tel.: 70/24-96-113; e-mail: gergely@okopack.hu and Edit Jagodics, e-mail: tukorbenavilag@zofi.hu

School classes who register in advance may receive a free guided tour of the exhibition. To arrange a visit, contact Kriszta Kovács, info@bmki.be, tel: +32 2209 0750

 

WHO ARE WE?

 

The Mirror to the World team runs educational and awareness raising programs in Hungary, focusing on environmental protection and global solidarity. These are global issues that affect the Hungarian society, as they also affect many societies all over the earth. 

 

The team was founded in 2006, with members coming from Cellux Art Group and ZöFi - Hungarian Young Greens. Children and Young people are the main target group. The strength of the Mirror to the World team lies in art and creative expressions.

 

 

EXHIBITION

 

Drawing on these creative tendencies, in 2008 the Mirror to the World exhibition on Human Nature and Sustainability was created. This is an interactive exhibition that serves as an educational and awareness raising tool. Participants in the exhibition are invited to take part in a dialogue on the principle themes and with this goal: to discover ethical, sustainable and harmonious lifestyles in the world at large and in the small details all around us. The driving force of this unique exhibition rests in art, creative expression and the opportunity to interact directly with one's own feelings and ideas about the subject matter and one's newly formed impressions. 

 

The central question of the exhibition is: What does a human being need in order to be happy and how do those needs affect his or her environment? The answers are expressed in ten thematic rooms, each of them composed of installations and interactive games. 

 

The names of the rooms are: knowledge, survival, choice, creation, identity, relaxation, security, love, dream, and participation. Every room features three-dimensional objects and displays, including things that can be held or played with, question to discuss, pictures to compare, facts to learn about, places to make small crafts, or games to be played. A tour guide leads groups through each of the ten rooms, explaining the important concepts and allowing the participants ample time to explore each idea and interact with the provided elements.

 

To take a peak at the exhibition and get a sense of its special atmosphere, you may visit the gallery or take a look at the 4-minute video-clip.

 

Inspiration for the content of the exhibition was drawn from the All We Need Exhibition that took place in Luxembourg in 2007. The concept of thematic spaces was key, with new ideas built around them.

 

Thanks to the financial support of Öko-Pack Nonprofit Company, the exhibition is currently on tour in several major towns in Hungary.

 

 

EDUCATION

 

The Mirror to the World team offers workshops for young people between the ages of 10 and 18, concerning various topics.

 

The Way We Live explores environmental challenges, ecological footprint and the Happy Planet Index.

 

Our Food introduces the importance of local food production and Fair Trade. In the course of this workshop we prepare a special salad together. 

 

With Cool Stuff? participants get the chance to create objects from recycled materials. 

They learn about ways of preventing waste production and how to boycott sweatshop industries.

 

We hold trainings for high school as well as university teachers. The Mirror to the World Educational Toolkit consists of 33 interactive games and background materials. Activities in this publication provide ideas for multiplicators and for the introduction of global challenges in the classroom.

 

 

CONTACT

 

If you are interested in our program, please get in touch with us! For general information as well as for bookings, please write to tukorbenavilag@zofi.hu. Our postal address is ZÖFI Tükörben a Világ, Karácsony Sándor u. 22., Budapest, HU-1086

Contact

In case you are interested in further details or would like to invite us, please contact: tukorbenavilag@zofi.hu
Our postal address is ZÖFI Tükörben a Világ, Karácsony Sándor u. 22., Budapest, HU-1086

 

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