In the framework of the 10th
edition of the World Forum for Democracy: ‘Democracy: A New Hope?’, a
three-part poetry slam event celebrating cultural and language diversity; and
our commitment to democracy as one of our fundamental values, took place in
Strasbourg on 8 November 2022.
The event featured a
happening in the Strasbourg tram leading to the European institutions; a multi-lingual
slam poetry performance in the Hemicycle of the Council of Europe; as well as a
concert and open mic session in the local art gallery Phillippe Decorde.
The
show consisted of three live performances by artists from different European
countries, namely: Rachelle Deguara (Malta), Philippe Schockweiler (Luxembourg)
and Alice Neto de Sousa (Portugal), as well as a video contribution by a fourth
artist, Léo Cario (France).
This three-part initiative showcased the
exceptional skill, talent and creativity of artists who embody the cultural
richness of Europe. It also served to transmit a strong message in support of
democracy before a widely diverse public ranging from the Forum’s youth
delegates and activists, to art lovers, students, young people and the general
local public.
The event was organised
by the EU Delegation to the Council of Europe, in collaboration with four
members of the EUNIC Strasbourg: the Permanent Representations of Malta, Luxembourg,
and Portugal to the Council of Europe, and Alliance Française in Strasbourg.
The Permanent
Representation of Malta to the Council of Europe in Strasbourg would like to express
its appreciation and gratitude to Arts Council Malta for kindly sponsoring
Malta’s participation to this event.
Performance by Rachelle Deguara (Malta) and Philippe Schockweiler (Luxembourg) in Tram E: Robertsau - l’Etoile
Performance by Rachelle Deguara (Malta) at the Art Gallery Philippe Decorde in Strasbourg
Live performances by Rachelle Deguara (Malta), Philippe Schockweiler (Luxembourg) and Alice Neto de Sousa (Portugal), as well as video performance by Léo Cario (France), at the Hemicycle of the Council of Europe, Strasbourg
Group photo with Permanent Representations and their respective artists from Malta, Luxembourg, and Portugal