Building Bridges, Crossing Borders

From 20–29 May 2011 we invite the whole world to Copenhagen and Malmoe – to take part in a magnificent event celebrating the ideals and visions of ASSITEJ:

Children and Young People – their cultural experiences and cultural identity

Performing Arts – new inspiration, quality development and diversity

International collaboration – exchange of experiences and inspiration across borders

Every third year theatre professionals from all over the world congregate to celebrate this event – and in 2011, ASSITEJ Denmark and ASSITEJ Sweden share the responsibility and privilege of hosting and organising this extraordinary event.

Not only many ASSITEJ members from all over the world will join the party. The ASSITEJ PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES will be a significant event for the entire Öresund Region. A cornucopia of international performances will be presented to children and young people in Copenhagen and Malmoe, to their parents and grandparents and to everyone, who already has – or now will find – an interest in exciting, innovative theatrical expressions and new international visions and outlooks.

For the first time ever the congress takes place in two cities simultaneously. Copenhagen and Malmoe (connected by the magnificent Öresund Bridge) share the ASSITEJ 2011-Congress due to their close relations as neighbouring cities and the constantly increasing integration in the commercial, cultural and daily life of the population of the Öresund Region, which - due to its infrastructure and dynamism- offers all possibilities for a progressive and future orientated congress.

This is reflected in the overall theme of the Congress and Performing Arts Festival -
”BUILDING BRIDGES, CROSSING BORDERS” in all of its diversity of associations - and in the concrete everyday life of the Congress.

We look forward to welcoming you in Copenhagen and Malmoe in 2011!

The Executive Board