Unique summer festival in Völkermarkt: circus, music and inclusion!

Unique summer festival in Völkermarkt: circus, music and inclusion!

Völkermarkt, Österreich - in the 'House of Generations' in Völkermarkt, a colorful summer festival recently took place under the motto "Circus". Organized by the Carinthian Aid Agency, around 250 guests, including children and clients, experienced an unforgettable day full of music and creative activities. The event not only combined entertainment, but also put the lived inclusion in the foreground. meinbzirk.at reports that visitors were welcomed musically by the band "Zeitlos" from Feldkirchen.

Not only the music created a good atmosphere. With their appearance of the song "Simplikus, the Clown", the kindergarten children brought the circus directly to the stage. The big highlight of the festival, however, was the common circus performance, in which children and clients performed together and received great applause. Such moments show how important encounters between people with and without disabilities are to reduce fear of contact and live inclusion. vk24.at emphasizes that the coexistence also from the speakers, including auxiliary work president Elisabeth Scheucher-Pichler, Mayor Markus Lakounigg and Landtag members Hannes Mak, was recognized with words of thanks.

cardiac works - a new showroom

Another highlight of the event was the official opening of the new showroom called "Herzwerk", which offers creative handmade workpieces of the clients. This new area is not only a sales room, but also a place of encounter and inspiration. The opening times are from Monday to Thursday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. or by telephone. The income from the sale flows into therapy devices and joint excursions, which further promotes the positive effects of inclusion.

Inclusion means that every person has the opportunity to participate equally in social life. According to the UN Convention of 2008, people with disabilities have the right to unreserved participation. [ardalpha.de] (https://www.ardalpha.de/leernen/ard-themenag-wir-sucht- inclusion-100.html) notes that around a billion people worldwide are affected by disability. It is crucial to reduce fear of contact and overcome barriers to make society more transparent and accessible.