L’AQUILA – A meeting between various local centers of Italian Interculture will be held on Saturday 25 May in L’Aquila which will see the presence of 15 international students arriving from 9 countries.
Intercultura is a non-profit voluntary association that promotes intercultural dialogue and international school exchanges. Every year, 800 Italian families open their doors to girls and boys from all over the world.
Through Intercultura, Agustin arrived in L’Aquila from Chile and is experiencing a cultural exchange in our community.
“Agustin, with his liveliness and his spirit of adaptation, has become an example of how cultural exchange can enrich both the individual and the host community,” declared the volunteers from L’Aquila who host him.
These, however, are Agustin’s impressions: “I have changed a lot. I have become a much more independent person, learning to manage time alone and adapting to a new school environment. The streets of L’Aquila intrigued me for their tranquility compared to the liveliness of the Chilean streets, full of people, music and art.
My day is marked by moments of sharing with the host family, especially during meals, which represent my favorite moment. I built a good relationship with the host family and, despite the initial difficulties, I found friendship and sharing with my school friends. I am committed to not closing myself off, to improving my friendships, my knowledge of the Italian language and to discover more about Italy.”
Intercultura L’Aquila volunteers are looking for host families for international students arriving in September. Saturday’s event will be held in the morning at the ANCE auditorium and is open to the public.
“We invite all citizens of L’Aquila and local centers to participate in this event, to celebrate together the value of the meeting between cultures and the importance of hospitality. It will be an opportunity to strengthen the ties of our community and to open new horizons of dialogue and understanding”, conclude the volunteers.
