Celebrate diversity: Marchtrenk connects cultures through St. Patrick’s Day and India

Celebrate diversity: Marchtrenk connects cultures through St. Patrick’s Day and India

In the elementary school Marchtrenk, diversity is very important: Class 2a of the VS1 offers its students the opportunity to get to know different cultures. The topic of Ireland and St. Patrick’s Day was dealt with in particular in March. Two mothers shared their knowledge of their home countries and enriched the lessons with exciting stories and traditions.

Wie meinbezirk.at berichtet, fördert dieser interkulturelle Austausch das Verständnis, die Wertschätzung, Toleranz und den Respekt unter den Schülern. The class teacher Petra Thurner attaches great importance to the fact that her students not only accumulate knowledge, but also develop awareness of other cultures.

st. Patrick’s Day: A festival full of traditions

The St. Patrick’s Day, originally celebrated in honor of St. Patrick, has his roots in the 5th century. It becomes internationally known, especially in countries such as the USA, Great Britain and Australia, with impressive parades and celebrations. According to [ilioss.com] (https://ilioss.com/blog/der-unergensliche-st-pat-patricks-eine-reise- through history-und-kultur/), the importance of the holiday has changed over the years. While spirituality and tradition are in the foreground in Ireland, the celebrations abroad are often colorful and characterized by festive hustle and bustle.

A special highlight are the colorful moves that capture Irish culture. The symbolic color green represents the Irish landscape and national pride, while the Shamrock is considered a sign of the trinity.

intercultural exchange in education

In May, the knowledge of India was imparted in the VS1 Marchtrenk, and the students were given insights into the cultural differences that are also shaped by festivals. Such intercultural knowledge is important because they strengthen social interaction and identification with different cultures.

such as Kultur-und-natur.com. It is such valuable insights that help the students not only learn more about their fellow human beings, but also to better understand their own roots and traditions.

Pupils and teachers on the VS1 Marchtrenk campaign for the topic of cultural diversity and show how important intercultural exchange is already in primary school. They lay the foundation for respectful cooperation in a globalized world.