Notre Palette Culturelle

RESULTS

During eight days in Le Sappey-en-Chartreuse, France, young people from six countries came together to explore how art can foster meaningful intercultural dialogue. The programme combined a wide range of non-formal learning methods, including ice-breakers, role plays, storytelling, collective painting, dance movement workshops and other creative activities.

From the very beginning, sessions such as the opening and introduction of the program and the “personal goals” circle encouraged participants to reflect on their motivations and expectations. Activities like ice-breaking games, the “tree of fears,” and team-building speed dating helped build trust and group cohesion.

To support individual growth, participants kept daily reflection journals and joined group discussions that helped them link their experiences to Youthpass competences. Intercultural evenings gave space for each group to present their food, music and traditions, while outdoor sessions in the surrounding mountains provided a calm environment that helped participants relieve stress and recharge their energy. The mix of creative activities and peer learning ensured that everyone—especially those with fewer opportunities—felt included, valued and supported.

The project had a strong impact on participants’ intercultural awareness and empathy. By expressing themselves through art and music, they discovered new ways of communication that transcended language barriers and cultural stereotypes.

One of the highlights was the creation of a long collective painting, where participants expressed their own vision of inclusion and diversity. They also reached out to the local community during a public event in Le Sappey-en-Chartreuse, inviting residents to add their own ideas to the painting and to illustrate what inclusion and diversity meant for them. This activity not only strengthened the connection with locals but also left behind a visible symbol of dialogue and togetherness.

Through non-formal education, participants developed a broad set of skills and competences:

• Creative and artistic skills through collaborative workshops and performances such as creating mandalas as a form of intercultural dialogue.

• Teamwork and communication skills by working in multicultural groups.

• Digital skills while preparing presentations, project promotion and creative outputs.

• Language skills by using English as a common working language.
  
  

The cultural nights were another highlight, allowing participants to explore the traditions, foods, dances and values of the partner countries. These exchanges created a deeper sense of European identity and appreciation of diversity.

At the end of the exchange, every participant received a Youthpass certificate recognising their learning achievements. Those with fewer opportunities, in particular, gained confidence in their abilities and left inspired to become ambassadors of inclusion and dialogue in their local communities.

The results of Notre Palette Culturelle will continue to spread through follow-up events, creative showcases and dissemination activities in each partner country, ensuring that the positive impact of the exchange reaches far beyond the week spent together in the French Alps.

Romania

In Romania one dissemination activity was organized at the "Bolyai Farkas Elméleti Líceum", with a total number of 30 participants

Hungary

In Hungary one dissemination activity was organized at the BGSZC Pesterzsébeti Technikum, with a total number of 35 participants

Czechia

In Czechia one dissemination activity was organized, with a total number of 40 participants

Slovakia

In Slovakia two dissemination activities were organized at the Gymnázium F.V.Sasinka Skalica, with a total number of 60 participants

France

The French participants created an online podcast series as dessimmination.