Traditional Roma music concert in Zorki Cafe
Credit foto: Roxana Pop
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Transeuropa Festival Cluj Program
21 Apr“My camera sees Cluj… I feel Cluj…”
Photo Exhibition
Where: Zorki Photo Café
When: 28th April, 4pm
Photographic exhibition made by Erasmus students from Cluj Napoca, who through their shots, express their opinions about the city wherein they live and its inhabitants. During the opening event the young photographers will give details about the background of their works.
Opening Conference
Projection of “What is Democracy?” by Oliver Ressler, followed by discussions
Where: Fabrica de Pensule
When: 29th April, 6pm
This project aims at both scrutinizing critically the concept of democracy and at looking for organizational forms that would make true democracy function in contemporary society. Having for guest the well-known critic and curator Attila S. Tordai, the discussions following the projection promise to be interesting, passionate and enriching at the same time.
“The Mixeducation of…”
Electronic music concert
Where: Fabrica de Pensule
When: 29th April, 9pm
The event will include mixing and use of world music instruments in a concert that aims at integrating various traditions in the urban atmosphere each of us is part of. Held by Rogga, Indjstione and Electroclown – special diversity – related mixes with “Animations citoyennes” projected on the background.
Hand-made fair
Where: Students Cultural House (CCS)
When: 30th April, 12am – 8pm
Fair of handcraft and home made products with various cultural and ethnic influences.
Film projection “Barthalo!”
Where: Zorki Café
When: 30th April, 8pm
Guests: Robert Lakatos (director of the film), Gabor Lali (main actor in the film)
The second most popular film of Transilvania International Festival 2009, Barthalo! is another Romanian/Hungarian artistic production that represents the prize-winning technique of using non-actors in making films. Its projection will be followed by discussions on the Roma community in Cluj moderated by Gabor Lali Lajos, a popular Transylvanian personality due to both his acting and artistic talent.
Traditional Roma music concert
Where: Zorki Café
When: 30th April, 10:30pm
An interesting concert held by Kalman Urszui’s band, a Roma band eager to create a delightful evening with their world music.
“Same Cluj, different worlds”
Where: Museum’s Square
When: 1st and 2nd May, 12am – 21pm
Street photographic exhibition made with photos taken by the inhabitants of Cluj belonging to different cultural and ethnic backgrounds is aimed at reflecting their views on the city they live in. The shots express the personal vision of the inhabitants on the multicultural and multiethnic character of the place they call “home”, be it Cluj, Kolozsvar or Klausenburg.
Film projection: Flori de mac (Red Poppy)
Where: La Galerie Crêperie et Bar
When: 1st May, 5pm
Guest: Eniko Vincze, professor and researcher in anthropology, feminism and the Roma minority, will talk after the projection.
The film was made as part of an anthropological study conducted on a Roma community in Orastie, Hunedoara county. Its main theme is the status of Roma women, defined by contexts such as birth, marriage, abortion, contraception, domestic violence and prostitution. The communicational barriers, marginalisation, the interactions and discriminations on a social and institutional level are portrayed through their own eyes.
Film projection: “Persepolis”
Followed by discussion
Where: La Galerie Crêperie et Bar
When: 1st May, 7pm
One of the best European animations, Persepolis can be interpreted on many levels. As part of Transeuropa, it can be perceived as the film that clearly points out the difficulties of being yourself in a society whose only aim seems to be its contrary. However, all across it there are plenty of sparkles to be considered possible solutions.
Guided tour of the city centre
Where: The tour will begin in Museum’s Square
When: 2nd May, 3pm
A guided tour focusing on the places with important (and different) significance to the various ethnic communities in Cluj. Gabor Lali Lajos, the popular (non)actor in Barthalo! and the famous intellectual and Professor Ovidiu Pecican are the talented storytellers that will make the experience unique.
Film projection: “City 2 city”
Where: Zorki Photo Café
When: 2nd May, 6pm
“City 2 city” is a display of 12 short movies made by international directors focusing on the life in different cities in the world. It is one of the rare recent films where the images speak for themselves, creating characters, stories and becoming genuine symbols.
“… la un pahar de vorbe alaturi de celalalt!”
Living Library
Where: Zorki Photo Café
When: 2nd May, 8pm
Discussions led by Gabor Lali Lajos & Ovidiu Pecican
A set of discussions assembling representatives of different ethnic groups in Cluj, of both traditional and recent impact on the life of the community. They are invited to tell a story of their life in Cluj and express their feelings and ideas on this city in Europe.
Short movies selection – Festival des Très Courts 2009
Where: Zorki Photo Café
When: 2nd May, 11pm
A selection of shorts presented during the Festival des Très Courts in 2009.
Europe and China
Conference of Ovidiu Pecican and a Chinese professor from the University
Where: “Babes-Bolyai” University, Schuman Hall, Faculty of European Studies
When: 3rd May, 10am
The well-known professor, analyst and artist Ovidiu Pecican is holding a course at the Babes-Bolyai University entitled “Europe and China”. These two great powers, cultures, partners and their challenging future will be the main entities whose relations his discourse will be built on. By debating with a Chinese professor, the discussion receives the dynamic character that can foster positive change in the pragmatics of these relations.
Donald Sassoon
Conference: Controlling Culture. The role of the State
Where: “Babes-Bolyai” University, Aula Hall, Faculty of European Studies
When: 3rd May, 12pm
The important professor of history and a writer who dared to approach in original terms the subject of European cultural history, Donald Sassoon will talk on the role of the state in controlling culture.
Democracy in Europe and in Romania
Where: “Babes-Bolyai” University, Aula Hall, Faculty of European Studies.
When: 3rd May, 4pm
Michael Shafir will speak about the concepts of European and Romanian democracy and some other topics related to its (non)functioning effectively.
The Impact of the Bologna System on Romanian education
Debate
Where: Zorki Photo Cafe
When: 3rd May, 6pm
After a few years of implementing the Bologna System in Europe and Romania, the time to reflect upon has come. Students, professors and representatives of the economic environment will have the opportunity to speak out regarding the educational system that changed the life of millions across Europe. It is a debate about the impact of the past in order to see what future reserves.
Marina Lewycka
Where: Carturesti Bookstore
When: 4th May, 3pm
The famous British author of Ukrainian origin will have an interesting meeting with her readers in Romania, offering them the chance of developing the themes of identity and minorities present in her novels, of which one has already been translated into Romanian. The event will also include readings from the celebrated “A Short History of Tractors” and “Two Caravans”.
“Some like…Baroque”
Where: “Babes-Bolyai” University, Aula Hall, Faculty of European Studies.
When: 4th May, 7pm
A mime, a harp, a flute and a violin…all in an “esprit Baroque” – musical and theatrical improvisation.
