Have you ever woke up at 7 am to go by tractor to the the vineyard for grape picking? Maybe you have been making benches from pallets? Ok, what about organizing a Rural Festival? Dancing folk dances? Decorating a wine bottle? I would never have thought that all this can be done in one week. Oh, this experience was just amazing. This youth exchange includes everything: from nice feelings to very specific and important learning outcomes.

It was special. Because we were doing something real for the real people, for those, who really needed that, for the Temi community, for the people, who were ready to support and of course from us to us. We were creating, drawing, learning, building, smiling, communicating, working hard, enjoying. The atmosphere of this place and energy from the local people empowered us, the project group inspired each other.

Anna

I had good opportunity to practice my english and some creative skills and competences: planning, teamwork, handcraft. This project was so enjoyable for me!

Polina

This project was a mind-opening for me. Gremi, the village, gave me many emotions, right thoughts and an experience in communication with people with disabilities. Thank you for every minute in this place, it was an amazing preparation for the festival. Each of us tried something new. When I was scared or sick I found a warmth and support from all the guys, thank you.

Georgia is in my heart.

Sasha

I have earned a lot of experience of working in countryside. It was amazing in case of we were organizing and creating such a big event by ourselves.

Pasha

This project was a great opportunity to experience the festival creation on our own and at the same time to express our artistic thoughts though creativity during the preparation. In the beggining all the participants have divided into the groups in a way they themselves wanted to. So that was a great way to become closer with the people you feel you are on the same wave. The project has left some interesting, but at the same time warm feelings about our group, the place and the local community.

Igor