Culture trip, home stays at Interactival
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06/28/2002
Interactival 2002, a yearly gathering for more than 300 children and youth around the world, will kick off on July 5 in Shanghai.Interactival 2002 focuses on the holistic development of children. Participants will interact in teams to learn to co-operate with each other. The participants must overcome language difficulties to build friendships through participation in creative activities, cultural exchange, sports activities and environmental experiences. The concept of Interactival started jointly in South Africa and France in 1995, after a youth gathering in Cape Town held at the invitation of and under the auspices of the highest authorities of the South African state. Chinese youth delegates participated in Interactival 2000 held in Paris. Approved by the World Federation Youth Interaction, Shanghai Youth Amusement and Culture Centre will host this year's event. Children will experience Asian culture over the 10-day gathering. They are to visit Yuyuan Garden with traditional Chinese style buildings, and international participants will stay with a Chinese family for one day to experience their daily life. In addition, sports activities and games will be included, and participants will have an opportunity to experience life challenges in nature - going on a picnic and undertaking cliff climbing. Also, children may enjoy street soccer together with some famous players and personalities. If anyone between the age of nine and 16 would like to register for the event, please call (021)6317-0318 or (021) 6353-5988 ext 25002. China Daily news
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