Acropolis News

New Acropolis Cordoba presented a two-day seminar on pre-Columbian cultures, including the Inca, Maya, and Aztec.
Students, teachers and participants in general deepened their understanding of Symbology, of the organization of societies and of the human values that native Americans had cultivated.

New Acropolis organized a workshop on designing household products from natural substances and in ways more respectful towards the environment. An opportunity to educate attendees about the consequences of the use of certain products that are currently sold on the market, with regards to the environment and health. Participants also learned how to make cheaper cleaning products which they brought home.
This is a first step towards a more responsible and respectful attitude in the world promoted by New Acropolis.

New Acropolis centre in Colaba was temporarily transformed into a vibrant dance hall, to host a performance titled ‘Roots of Kuchipudi’. The dance recital was performed by Vaidehi Kulkarni, a Kuchipudi exponent, who perseveres to preserve and showcase this art form. Vaidehi, who started her practice at the young age of 4 under renowned masters, shared her journey and her experience. Over 50 attendees, through the performance explored the journey of  the artist, who through the process of perfecting the dance, attempts at perfecting oneself, and being a bridge to the higher.

‘Eco’ afternoon with the theme ‘waste as resource’ at New Acropolis Sofia, discussing changes in the environment caused by unreasonable human activity leading to disasters. There was a discussion about a solution to one of the major ecological problems – pollution – along with the potential future steps that can be taken in our daily lives to consider so-called waste as a valuable resource, which after use can be returned back to the cycle of production following the example of natural processes.

Through different games participants found ways to recycle garbage as for example, composting organic waste or recycling electronic devices, giving up plastic bags and plastic packages and giving preference to products contained in paper, cardboard or glass.

“No more violence”. This phrase played an important role on this day dedicated to promoting non-violence which included theater, artistic workshops, music and yoga among other activities. New Acropolis works with children and adults on this initiative and also collaborates with other entities such as: PANI, Municipality of Tejar del Guarco and security forces. The entire community showed its support for this project.

In collaboration with the Arad Complex Museum, the museum of History and Archaeology of the city, New Acropolis took part once again this year, in the ‘Night of Museums’ with various thematic workshops. On this occasion, in addition to the traditional painting of archaeological reproductions workshop, volunteers offered a workshop in Japanese calligraphy, an opportunity to involve visitors in the world of colors, symbols, aesthetics and philosophy.

A small school in the area of Turrialba, despite only having 31 students, has been the first to receive the ‘blue flag’ for their hard work in the environmental domain.
New Acropolis volunteers carried out an art therapy workshop at this San Miguel school, focusing on fostering the appreciation of natural resources, recycling and imagination as tool in the formation of these enthusiastic children.