PROJECT: The Tlaxcala Cultural Project generates a
space for children and young people to enable them to
recognition themselves and his environment through
culture and art, with the participation of parents and
adults in the cultural education of children and youth in
the various activities organized and promoted by the
project. It also serves as a space to complement formal
education of children in subjects such as Spanish, math
and English. Workshops and art, music, language and literacy activities are aimed at
children 6-13 years old and are complemented by leisure and recreational activities. In
addition, strengthening self-esteem, teamwork, values such as respect, community,
tolerance, justice and peace are addressed during the activities.
WORK: Volunteers will participate and carry out activities in order to contribute to the
rescuing and conservation of Mexican traditions such as the traditional “posadas”, so the
camp will culminate in an big celebration in colaboration with the neighborhood. During
the two weeks the volunteers will participate in workshops on this subject. It is expected
that volunteers can bring ideas, games, songs, pictures to share and proposed activities
(music, crafts, languages, drawing, painting, etc
LOCATION: San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas
ACCOMMODATION: In a house acoonditioned for the volunteers.
REQUIREMENTS: Interest in the Non-Formal Education, work with children, Arts and
Cultural intangible Heritage.
PARTICIPATION FEE: $3,000 pesos, includes accommodation and food and some
organisational costs.