Dialogue Report Organised within the Framework of the Próximamente Festival
This report summarises the dialogue held during the event "Fostering EU–LAC Cooperation: Cultural Policies and the Role of (Artistic) Diasporas in Building Resilient, Inclusive, and Democratic Societies", organised by the EU–LAC Foundation and the KVS Royal Flemish Theatre as part of the Próximamente Festival on 22 November 2024. The event brought together cultural professionals, artists, and representatives from civil society organisations from Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), as well as from the European Union (EU).
The aim of the event was to highlight the crucial role of migrants in host societies, with a particular focus on the importance of the arts in this process. The discussion explored the ways in which the cultural contributions of migrants can enrich host societies and how they can support the transformation towards more just and inclusive communities.
The thematic clusters included:
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Migration, Diasporas, and Empowerment through Art
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Cultural Policies for the Inclusion of Artistic Diasporas
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The Role of the Arts in International Cooperation and Challenges in Artistic Mobility
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Reflections on Identity, Belonging, and Stereotypes in Migration
Authors: Aurelia Maria Puliafito, Jocelyne Tomás Rojas, Nele Koch (EU-LAC Foundation Interns).
Edition and revision: Diego Durán Cruz, Anna Barrera Vivero, Cecilia Kuska.