Throughout the course of the trip, artists will have the option to take part in voluntary cultural and professional activities including a folk dancing lesson, traditional meals, a community service project (of particular interest to those looking to explore the disparities present between Slovakian and Roma ‘Gypsy’ populations), artist workshops, castle and museum tours, a ‘café crawl,’ Slovak Mardi Gras celebrations, guest lectures, and more. |
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Jan. 1 - Toast the New Year in Bratislava’s old town
Jan. 2 - Bohemian café crawl & traditional folk dance class
Jan. 3 - Guest Lecture: ‘Slovak Folk Culture’
Jan. 3 - Train to Prešov (with customary meal and homemade wine)
Jan. 4 - Guest Lecture: ‘The Roma Perspective’
Jan. 4 - Service Opportunity: Roma ‘Gypsy’ Art School
Jan. 4 - Family-style meal with Roma community
Jan. 5 - Travel to Levoca (UNESCO recognized)
Jan. 5 - Explore castles, museums, and the historic town center
Jan. 6 - Travel to Ždiar, a small mountain village
Jan. 6 - Celebrate Fašiangy, the beginning of Mardi Gras
Jan. 7 - Orthodox Christmas mass
Jan. 8 - Playwriting workshop with DAT’s Resident Playwright
Jan. 9 - Night train to Bratislava
Jan. 10 - Bratislava Castle, National Art Gallery
Jan. 10 - Farewell drinks, share work with fellow traveling artists
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