Sport, Nutrition, Cultural Exchange and One Amazing Experience
Danail Kutsaliev
(Bulgarian Youth Forum)
From October 15 to 24, 2024, a youth exchange under the Erasmus + program was held, in which the Bulgarian Youth Forum was again a partner. The project was on the topic: “Healthy Lifestyle: Essential Step to Activate Youth Involvement” and took place in Turkey, in the Alanya resort complex. Representatives from Bulgaria, Turkey, Macedonia, Germany, Spain, the Czech Republic and Estonia participated in it, with the total number of participants reaching 50.
Together, we drew attention to the importance of physical and mental health through practical seminars, cultural exchange, daily activities and games, which in the end, more or less, turned us into one team.
This experience reminded us that health is one of the most important things and it is not only due to proper nutrition and exercise, but also because of the relationships we create in different cultures. Every single day brought a different experience and support for each other.
There were also organized visits to the nearby canyon (Sapadere canyon), we visited a local beach soccer tournament, as well as a traditional Turkish bazaar, which was a good opportunity to get to know Turkish culture and people. We are grateful to the Bulgarian Youth Forum and the organizers of the project for the unforgettable memories, friendships and valuable lessons. We look forward to sharing this energy with our community and even beyond!