C-GAMES for the BODY is dedicated to movement, physical health and the joy of active outdoor play. Hosted in Kirklareli, Türkiye, the event brings together participants from Türkiye, Bulgaria and Italy to experience traditional games that require strength, balance, coordination, speed, endurance and teamwork. The BODY edition highlights the role of traditional sport games as a powerful and accessible way to promote physical activity, healthy lifestyles and social inclusion.
Taking place in a region rich in cultural traditions, the event presents traditional games as part of Turkish intangible cultural heritage, while also creating space for intercultural exchange with Bulgarian and Italian participants. Families, children, young people and members of the local community will take part in outdoor challenges inspired by the games of past generations. The event is designed to be inclusive and welcoming, with special attention to disadvantaged groups, including people from rural communities, migrant backgrounds and different ethnic or social groups.
Through sport, play and shared experience, C-GAMES for the BODY shows how traditional games can bring people together, reduce barriers and encourage more active daily lives. It celebrates the body as a source of energy, connection and confidence, while reminding participants that physical activity can be simple, joyful and deeply rooted in local culture. … see more
Project: 101183603 – C-GAMES – ERASMUS-SPORT-2024
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