Just a short summary in English at the moment. Pages in progress.
What is Baribal?
Baribal is a nonprofit civil society organization (initially an informal group of young people founded in 2008). The permanent organizational team consists of 9 members who work with other young people and several organizations (Ladies' Club, Student Union, orphanages, dancing groups Ajjani, Leyla, etc.). We organize a wide variety of activities for young people (lectures, presentations and talks about foreign countries and cultures, informal language trainings, dance and creative workshops, discussions, intercultural and intergenerational meetings).
Our main aim is to share each other's opinions and experience, develop our knowledge and skills using non-formal and informal learning.
We look for new opportunities as well as for roots of traditions to live better.
Why the name Baribal?
Baribal is a mammal of the family Ursidi better known as the black bear.
He can stand and walk on their hind legs
He likes sport - he is an excellent climber, a strong swimmer and a good runner.
He prefers a healthy style of living - he is fond of honey, herbs, nuts, berries and fish (especially salmons and trouts) and likes long walks in the countryside in forested areas.
He is a very peaceful animal that does not attack man unless he is in danger and even prefers not to fight with other predators.
Well, we have a lot in common, but there is one big difference: Our Baribal never hibernates - he organizes activities during the whole year.
We organize international events, such as
Woman among Women. You can find more about the project
here.
Baribal performs live puppet shows with beautiful handmade wooden marionettes.
Puppet theatre enjoys a long tradition in the Czech Republic; it is not only humorous and entertaining but also educational show for children and adults of all ages.
For more information visit
loutkovy.baribal.cz.
Baribal offers also dance performances, epsecially the fire shows, you can find more at
tanecni.baribal.cz
You can find all the contacts
here.
