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43rd International Gathering of Children of Europe
JOY OF EUROPE 2012

WHAT IS THE THEME OF 43rd GATHERING OF THE CHILDREN OF EUROPE?

‘Let streams flow into the rivers wide, allow the tributaries to develop left and right.’
 – Duško Radović

Let this words of Dusko Radović, Serbia’s well-known children’s author, be an inspiration to the children of Europe, help provoke ideas, and artistic development. To mark 90 years since the birth of Dusko Radović, we have specifically chosen this reference to ‘water’, in order to highlight the significance of developing the notion of environmental conservation amongst children. Life started in water, and on the banks of rivers, the first civilizations sprouted. In the arts, science and religion water is most commonly used to symbolize beginnings, life, harmony, unity and peace. The beauty of water and its fantastic ability to transform into different states, make it unique and intriguing as a catalyst for artistic expression and thought.