Our Flagship Event
The International Youth Festival is the ‘flagship event’ of Atlantic Bridge. It is the only activity during the year that brings multiple Bridgebuilders Clubs together and best expresses the vision of Atlantic Bridge. Youth from many different cultures, countries, lifestyles and beliefs meet each other for seven days of fun, friendship and faith. The key elements of the Festival are introducing and inspiring participants to the mission of bridgebuilding and the Christian faith.The International Youth Festival takes place in a different country each year with between 120 and 180 participants. Most groups come to the Festival after participating in an exchange with their Bridgebuilders Club. Each festival has a specific theme that is explored during the week.
The main elements of the Festival are:
- MeetPoint
- Small Groups
- Workshops
- Optionals
- Discovery Trip
- Country Presentations
- Talent Show
- Café de Connexxion
The morning of each day is filled with a MeetPoint where games, music and the news and love reports prepare everyone for the speaker of the day. Then everyone goes to their Small Group where the theme is unwrapped on a more personal level and youth can discuss related issues.
The afternoon is a relaxing time with various Workshops and Optional activities. One afternoon the entire Festival goes on a Discovery Trip to learn about the town or region that is hosting the festival.
The evening program is a chance for each group or individual to present themselves through the Country Presentations and Talent Show. And Café de Connexxion provides the perfect end to the day with a cozy chat and cup of coffee, relaxing music or invigorating game.
Past Festivals Inspiring week in Nitra, Slovakia
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International Youth Festival Nitra 80 kids and leaders from 10 different countries Singing, dancing, crazy games, workshops, speakers, tough questions and lots of fun: the international youth festival of Atlantic Bridge was not that big, but full of inspiration! Youth festival in Nitra, Slovakia with 80 kids and leaders from 10 different countries: Hungary, Poland, America, the Netherlands, Romania, Czech Republic, Slovania, Indonesia, Germany, Italy. These countries were represented by one or more persons and youth groups.It was a great week with a lot of pillow fights, funny games, serious talks in small groups, a discovery tour in the city of Nitra and lots of optional activities. Read more about International Youth Camps of Atlantic Bridge. All Bridgebuilders who took part in Bridgebuilders One in Jicin visited the festival. Questions askedEveryday there was this monk visiting the festival. He came from a mountain nearby Nitra and asked these strange questions like: what is really important for you? Or: are you flexible? Many speakers, drama and presentations gave a lot of inspiration for good conversations and discussions. Also the festival forum gave some serious statements to talk about.More…?If you are a Bridgebuilder and you would like to make contact with other Bridgebuilders online or share your stories, check out our brand new BB community site. |