April
2021
Artificial Intelligence as a Tool for Sustainable Tourism
Thu, 15.4.2021, 18:30 - 19:45
Global Space
As one of the most fast-growing industries and also considered as an important part of the economy of many countries, the tourism industry has also been influenced by the fourth industrial revolution with the new paradigm “smart tourism”. While the influence of new technology such as artificial intelligence, big data, internet of things, blockchain, augmented reality and virtual reality on this industry is inevitable, it is essential to ensure how technology can enhance a sustainable development of tourism. Viet Linh Phan is doing research on this topic and in this presentation, she will talk about how artificial intelligence is being applied in the tourism industry to help destinations to become “smart” and stay sustainable at the same time.
Date: Thursday, 15th April 2021, 6:30pm
Venue: Online room of the Afro-Asian Institute Salzburg, https://aai.plus/webinar/
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Contributor: Viet Linh Phan (Vietnam), graduate in Social Science, Master student in Innovation & Management in Tourism at the Salzburg University of Applied Scieces, and One World Scholarship holder at the AAI
Language: English
In cooperation with: Digital Innovation Hub West, Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management Klessheim, Salzburg University of Applied Sciences (Master Innovation & Management in Tourism)
Persian with Vahid Saebzadeh
Sun, 18.4.2021, 18:00 - 19:30
Elementary A2
Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of the Persian alphabet; being able to introduce oneself; being able to understand and formulate simple sentences.
Goals: Consolidation of basic grammar knowledge; acquisition of writing and oral competences; increase of general vocabulary; everyday situations; competences in Persian culture and history.
Dates: Every Monday from 6:00 to 7:30 pm, starting on 1st March 2021, running until the end of the summer term.
Venue: Afro-Asian Institute, study room (2nd floor)
Registration: until 1st March 2021 via Email: office@aai-salzburg.at or call: 0662/841413-13
Course fee: 95 Euro1) / Students and SN-CARD holders: 79 Euro2)
Cancellation: It is possible to cancel the registration and receive a total refund until the 3rd session of the class. Find our terms and conditions under: www.aai-salzburg.at Section: downloads
1) Following the pay-as-you-wish philosophy, you can contribute more than 95 Euros, depending on your personal possibilities. 100% of the proceeds go to the language teachers.
2) Students, pupils, pensioners or SN-Card holder
The True Scripture of the Southern Florescence
Wed, 21.4.2021, 17:00 - 18:00
Philosophical Zoom Café
The True Scripture of the Southern Florescence is besides the Daodejing one of the most important texts among philosophical Daoism. The book is attributed to Zhuangzi - a legendary master and thinker from China. Though, still largely unknown in the west, the book is one of the literary and philosophical highlights of China and world literature. It is told in parables, thoughts, anecdotes and dialogues. The outer chapters of the Zhuangzi are read and discussed in this pursuing Zoom Café. Thus, we are pleased to welcome all curious and interested people who would like to get to know a sometimes mystical-narrative, sometimes poetic, again and again humorous text that is dedicated to a simple, natural and flourishing philosophy of life.
Dates: Wednesdays, 5 pm on the 24th February, 10th & 24th March, 7th & 21th April, 5th & 19th May, 2nd, 16th & 30th June 2021
Venue: Online Room of the Afro-Asian Institute Salzburg, https://aai.plus/webinar/
Language: German
Literature: Zhuangzi. 2019. Das Buch der daoistischen Weisheit (complete work, newly translated by Viktor Kalinke).The respective text extracts are displayed during the Zoom Café.
In cooperation with: Haus des Schreibens
Self-Determination and Equal Rights
Thu, 22.4.2021, 15:00 - 18:00
The workshop provides basic knowledge about the realization of women's rights worldwide. It creates an understanding of the concept of empowerment and discusses how women's rights and empowerment are intertwined. The role of discrimination and intersectionality for the realization of gender justice will also be discussed. Participants will learn about positive practical examples of empowerment and self-determination as well as they will have the opportunity to reflect on their own experiences.
Date: Thursday, 22nd April 2021, 3pm – 6pm
Location: Afro-Asian Institute, study room (2nd floor)
Contributor: Julia Günther (Sociologist, Vienna)
Target group: AAI One World Scholarship holders
Democracy Does Not Run On Autopilot*
Tue, 27.4.2021, 18:30 - 21:00
It needs to be lived, nurtured and defended - but how?
Being a democrat is much more than just casting your vote in elections to 'representatives of the people'. Besides being a form of government, democracy is a form of life which has its impact in everyday life! Nevertheless, the living together democratically is fragile, it needs constant practice, proving and renewal. According to G. Himmelmann, democracy even represents a "constantly endangered social experiment". How can it succeed? What can cause it to fail? What does democratic coexistence in everyday life actually mean?
How do you experience democracy in everyday life? To which "manual attitude" - as opposed to "autopilot" - do you agree with? Participants can express personal experiences, positive as well as negative, at the dialogue evening.
Date: Tuesday 27th April 2021, 6:30 pm - 9 pm
Venue: Stadtgalerie Lehen, Inge-Morath-Platz 31, 5020 Salzburg
Registration: 0699/10533688 or office@einsatzinteraktion
In cooperation with: Verein Einsatz Inter-Aktion, Salzburger Bildungswerk Gemeindeentwicklung, EUREGIO, Stadtgalerie Salzburg
Well Meant is not always Well Done
Fr, 30.4.2021, 18:00 - 20:00
Forum for Anti-Discrimination
Exotic and discriminatory prejudices continue to shape contemporary social structures, ideas and actions. Often, they are used with benevolence, but the fact is that they reproduce mechanisms of oppression. In this forum we will talk about why Tokenism is a helpful analytical concept to talk about this topic. Far too often institutions only make symbolic/token efforts to integrate socially marginalized people in their institutions, in projects or in social processes. How those affected people can rebel against this and what anti-discriminatory assistance is effective will be also discussed in the forum. The participants are given space to share their own experiences if they want to.
Date: Friday, 30th April 2021, 6 pm
Venue: Online Room of the Afro-Asian Institute Salzburg, https://aai.plus/webinar/
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Contributors: Barbara Sieberth (Anti-Discrimination Office Salzburg), Damon Taleghani (author and artist, Berlin)
Language: German
In cooperation with: Anti-Discrimination Office Salzburg, BIPOC Circle, Platform for Human Rights Salzburg.
May
2021
The True Scripture of the Southern Florescence
Wed, 5.5.2021, 17:00 - 18:00
Philosophical Zoom Café
The True Scripture of the Southern Florescence is besides the Daodejing one of the most important texts among philosophical Daoism. The book is attributed to Zhuangzi - a legendary master and thinker from China. Though, still largely unknown in the west, the book is one of the literary and philosophical highlights of China and world literature. It is told in parables, thoughts, anecdotes and dialogues. The outer chapters of the Zhuangzi are read and discussed in this pursuing Zoom Café. Thus, we are pleased to welcome all curious and interested people who would like to get to know a sometimes mystical-narrative, sometimes poetic, again and again humorous text that is dedicated to a simple, natural and flourishing philosophy of life.
Dates: Wednesdays, 5 pm on the 24th February, 10th & 24th March, 7th & 21th April, 5th & 19th May, 2nd, 16th & 30th June 2021
Venue: Online Room of the Afro-Asian Institute Salzburg, https://aai.plus/webinar/
Language: German
Literature: Zhuangzi. 2019. Das Buch der daoistischen Weisheit (complete work, newly translated by Viktor Kalinke).The respective text extracts are displayed during the Zoom Café.
In cooperation with: Haus des Schreibens
Stopover for your future
Thu, 6.5.2021, 15:00 - 19:00
Ready to take off for the "stopover": resource check, refuel, determine your goal, set your course and take off - that's what this workshop is all about. Using methods of biography work, individual and group exercises, we look at what we have achieved so far, identify strengths and resources, and develop professional and personal perspectives for the future. A special focus this year is on making (inter)cultural resources visible.
Date: Thursday, 6th May 2021, 3pm – 7pm
Venue: Afro-Asian Institute, Study Room (2nd floor), or AAI Online Room, www.aai.plus/webinar/
Instructions for joining the webinar at: www.aai-salzburg.at
Contributors: Elke Giacomozzi, Astrid Schönleitner (both AAI)
Target group: AAI One World Scholarship Holders
Interreligious Dialogue
Mon, 17.5.2021, 18:30 - 20:00
Working Group Meeting
The Working Group on Interreligious Dialogue is open to everyone and offers interested individuals and members of different religious communities the opportunity to meet informally and get to know other religions. During this gathering we will prepare together the interfaith prayer for the Reception of Religions on 31st May 2021, which will be dedicated to Daoism.
Date: Monday, 26th April 2021, 6 pm
Venue: Afro-Asian Institute, Clubraum (ground floor)
Registration requested: 0662/841413-13, office@aai-salzburg.at
Language: German
The True Scripture of the Southern Florescence
Wed, 19.5.2021, 17:00 - 18:00
Philosophical Zoom Café
The True Scripture of the Southern Florescence is besides the Daodejing one of the most important texts among philosophical Daoism. The book is attributed to Zhuangzi - a legendary master and thinker from China. Though, still largely unknown in the west, the book is one of the literary and philosophical highlights of China and world literature. It is told in parables, thoughts, anecdotes and dialogues. The outer chapters of the Zhuangzi are read and discussed in this pursuing Zoom Café. Thus, we are pleased to welcome all curious and interested people who would like to get to know a sometimes mystical-narrative, sometimes poetic, again and again humorous text that is dedicated to a simple, natural and flourishing philosophy of life.
Dates: Wednesdays, 5 pm on the 24th February, 10th & 24th March, 7th & 21th April, 5th & 19th May, 2nd, 16th & 30th June 2021
Venue: Online Room of the Afro-Asian Institute Salzburg, https://aai.plus/webinar/
Language: German
Literature: Zhuangzi. 2019. Das Buch der daoistischen Weisheit (complete work, newly translated by Viktor Kalinke).The respective text extracts are displayed during the Zoom Café.
In cooperation with: Haus des Schreibens
Thu, 20.5.2021, 10:00 - 12:00
Marketing Strategies for Sustainable Products in Rwanda
Thu, 20.5.2021, 18:30 - 19:45
Global Space Rwanda
Over the past 15 years, the East African country has established itself as a showcase for sustainable development (in the Global South). Plastic bags were banned in Rwanda in 2004, and a national environmental agency was established in 2005. Despite the heavily criticized authoritarian government system, waste management, sustainable energy supply, environmentally supportive architecture and ecotourism are contributing to the country's sustainable development. The country aims to become more and more a knowledge-based service provider through socio-economic reforms that have led to the expansion of the health sector, social services and education. In this Global Space Jonathan Mizero will present which sustainable products Rwanda is bringing to market and talk about the marketing strategies that companies are using to promote their products.
Date: Thursday, 20th May 2021, 6:30pm
Venue: Afro-Asian Insitute, Club Room (ground floor)
Contributor: Jonathan Mizero, Master student in International Business Studies, University of Applied Sciences Kufstein, and AAI One World scholarship holder.
Language: English
The Unconditional Basic Income
Thu, 27.5.2021, 15:00 - 20:30
A Method against Global Poverty?
The largest pilot project on the Unconditional Basic Income (UBI) is being carried out in the west of Kenya. In addition to this example, the evening will feature several other speakers from initiatives in various countries around the world. It will be shown how the Unconditional Basic Income can support people to improve their economic situation and their lives. The much-discussed concept ensures that previous economic and social models are called into question and that revolutionary alternatives become conceivable. In addition, an informative and interactive street action on the Unconditional Basic Income will take place in front the Salzburger Stadtbibliothek in the early afternoon. Your voice counts!
Date: Thursday, 27th May 2021
Streetaction: 3pm in front of the Stadtbibliothek Salzburg, Schumacherstrasse 14
Discussion Evening: 6:30pm Afro-Asian Institute, Club Room (ground floor) & AAI Online Room: www.aai.pluse/webinar
Language: German/English
In cooperation with: Round Table Unconditional Basic Income Salzburg, Catholic University Community
Your vote counts!
Austrian referendum on UBI: www.volksbegehren-grundeinkommen.at
European Citizens' Initiative UBI: www.ebi-grundeinkommen.de
Shopping Non-Stop?
Fr, 28.5.2021, 13:00 - 15:00
Consumption-critical city stroll
This consumption-critical city stroll is an informative and interactive opportunity to walk the streets of Salzburg while learning about fair and sustainable consumption. During the stroll participants will learn about the production of goods and about consumption alternatives and where to eat and shop “differently” or “do it yourself” in Salzburg.
1. Date Friday, 28th May 2021, 1 – 3 pm
Topics: FoodCoops, clothing, mobility, Fairtrade City of Salzburg
Meeting point: Hans Sachs Gasse 14 (in front of the front door), End: Mirabellplatz
Length: 2 Hours approx. For free!
Registration: 0662/841413-13, office@aai-salzburg.at
In cooperation with: Südwind Salzburg, INTERSOL, Referat Weltkirche, EZA Fairtrade, FAIRTRADE Town Salzburg
10th Reception of Religions
Mon, 31.5.2021, 18:15 - 20:30
Interfaith Prayer, Ceremonial Address & Reception
The Reception of Religions has its 10th anniversary this year. This interreligious event is open to everyone; interested individuals as well as members of religious communities are very welcome. The working group Interreligious Dialogue will open the reception with an interfaith prayer in the Kollegienkirche. The following ceremonial address will be held by Prof. Dr. Hans van Ess from the Institute for Sinology at the Ludwig Maximilians University Munich. We hope that the focus theme will lead us to a little more balance in these turbulent times.
Date: Monday, 31st May 2021, 6:15 pm
Venue: Kollegienkirche
Registration: 0662/8044-2750, or marinapinheiro.teixeira@sbg.ac.at
Language: German
In cooperation with: Facluty of Catholic Theology at the University of Salzburg, Erzdiözese Salzburg, Diözesankommission für den interreligiösen und interkulturellen Dialog (DKID), Katholischer AkademikerInnenverband (KAV), Institut für Religionspädagogische Bildung Salzburg (IRPB)
June
2021
The True Scripture of the Southern Florescence
Wed, 2.6.2021, 17:00 - 18:00
Philosophical Zoom Café
The True Scripture of the Southern Florescence is besides the Daodejing one of the most important texts among philosophical Daoism. The book is attributed to Zhuangzi - a legendary master and thinker from China. Though, still largely unknown in the west, the book is one of the literary and philosophical highlights of China and world literature. It is told in parables, thoughts, anecdotes and dialogues. The outer chapters of the Zhuangzi are read and discussed in this pursuing Zoom Café. Thus, we are pleased to welcome all curious and interested people who would like to get to know a sometimes mystical-narrative, sometimes poetic, again and again humorous text that is dedicated to a simple, natural and flourishing philosophy of life.
Dates: Wednesdays, 5 pm on the 24th February, 10th & 24th March, 7th & 21th April, 5th & 19th May, 2nd, 16th & 30th June 2021
Venue: Online Room of the Afro-Asian Institute Salzburg, https://aai.plus/webinar/
Language: German
Literature: Zhuangzi. 2019. Das Buch der daoistischen Weisheit (complete work, newly translated by Viktor Kalinke).The respective text extracts are displayed during the Zoom Café.
In cooperation with: Haus des Schreibens
The Salzkammergut is a good place for...
Sat, 12.6.2021
...hiking and pausing. Among other things. We start the day with a guided tour at the European Monastery Gut Aich at the foot of the Schafberg, where we get an insight into monastic life and visit the famous herb garden. After refreshments, we follow the old pilgrimage path over the Falkenstein to St. Wolfgang. Along the way we will learn all kinds of stories and interesting facts about one of the oldest European pilgrimage sites. All those who have the courage will also be rewarded with a magnificent view. From St. Wolfgang we return by boat to St. Gilgen.
Date: Saturday, 12th June 2021, all-day
Target group: AAI One World Scholarship Holders
The True Scripture of the Southern Florescence
Wed, 16.6.2021, 17:00 - 18:00
Philosophical Zoom Café
The True Scripture of the Southern Florescence is besides the Daodejing one of the most important texts among philosophical Daoism. The book is attributed to Zhuangzi - a legendary master and thinker from China. Though, still largely unknown in the west, the book is one of the literary and philosophical highlights of China and world literature. It is told in parables, thoughts, anecdotes and dialogues. The outer chapters of the Zhuangzi are read and discussed in this pursuing Zoom Café. Thus, we are pleased to welcome all curious and interested people who would like to get to know a sometimes mystical-narrative, sometimes poetic, again and again humorous text that is dedicated to a simple, natural and flourishing philosophy of life.
Dates: Wednesdays, 5 pm on the 24th February, 10th & 24th March, 7th & 21th April, 5th & 19th May, 2nd, 16th & 30th June 2021
Venue: Online Room of the Afro-Asian Institute Salzburg, https://aai.plus/webinar/
Language: German
Literature: Zhuangzi. 2019. Das Buch der daoistischen Weisheit (complete work, newly translated by Viktor Kalinke).The respective text extracts are displayed during the Zoom Café.
In cooperation with: Haus des Schreibens
Made in Africa
Thu, 17.6.2021, 10:00 - 21:00
Mini Fair, Panel Discussion, Film and Online Campaign
From the Enda running shoe from Kenya to the Mara Phone from Rwanda, from the colorful Afrisocks from Ghana to the stylish fashion label Butterpudding from South Africa - products from our neighboring continent are becoming more and more famous.
Nevertheless, Africa's share of world trade is still a marginal two percent. African politicians are therefore pinning their hopes on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which, with 54 countries, is the largest trade bloc in the world. The reduction of tariffs and other trade barriers is intended to boost intra-African trade in particular.
The event series "Made in Africa" has its focus on the trade relations between Africa and Europe. Economic as well as development policy experts will discuss the topic in a panel discussion. At the small Africa fair, only products that have been accomplished in Africa will be presented. The film Wax Print will provide an insight into fabric production processes during a hopefully warm summer cinema evening. The exhibition is accompanied by the online campaign madeinafrica.at.
Date: 17th to 20th June 2021
Opening and panel discussion Thursday, June 17th 2021, 7 pm.; exhibition June 17-20, 2021, opening hours: 10am – 2pm each day, as well as during event times.
Free guided tours by appointment: office@aai-salzburg.at or 0662/841413-13
Venue: Afro-Asian Institute, Club Room (ground floor) and Gallery (1st floor).
Contributors: Rita Isiba (moderator), Gunther Schall (ADA), Alexandra Ngandeu (Manuyoo GmbH), Adiam Emnay (Dubaruba), Paul Schreilechner (BioTan)
Language: English and German
In cooperation with: afrika.info, Dubaruba, EZA Fairer Handel GmbH, Manuyoo GmbH
Wax Print
Fr, 18.6.2021, 20:30 - 22:00
Open-Air Cinema Evening
The colorful African Waxprints are considered traditional pieces of clothing, especially in West Africa. Director Aiwan Obinyan was astonished when he learned from his Nigerian grandmother that the popular cotton fabrics are a colonial invention. Waxprints have been produced for over 200 years, mainly in England and Holland, for African markets.
For his award-winning documentary, Obinyan embarked on a two-year search for clues. His journey took him to the cotton fields in the USA and the textile company Vlisco and to his grandmother’s sewing school in Nigeria, where his fascination with waxprints began.
In case of good weather, the film will be projected on the A.E.I.O.U. cube. In case of thunderstorms, the film will be screened in the AAI/KHG Club Room.
Free admission!
Registration required: office@aai-salzburg.at or 0662/841413-13
Date: Friday, 18th June 2021, 8:30 pm
Venue: Afro-Asian Institute, Wiener-Philharmoniker-Gasse 2, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
Language: English
In cooperation with: Katholische Hochschulgemeinde Salzburg, Film Initiativ Köln e.V.
Shopping Non-Stop?
Fr, 25.6.2021, 15:00 - 17:00
Consumption-critical city stroll
This consumption-critical city stroll is an informative and interactive opportunity to walk the streets of Salzburg while learning about fair and sustainable consumption. During the stroll participants will learn about the production of goods and about consumption alternatives and where to eat and shop “differently” or “do it yourself” in Salzburg.
2. Date: Friday, 25th June 2021, 3 – 5 pm
Topics: Electronics, corporate power & meat consumption, clothing, fair trade
Meeting point: ARGEkultur, Ulrike-Gschwandtner-Straße 5 (in front of the entrance), End: Weltladen Linzergasse
Length: 2 Hours approx. For free!
Registration: 0662/841413-13, office@aai-salzburg.at
In cooperation with: Südwind Salzburg, INTERSOL, Referat Weltkirche, EZA Fairtrade, FAIRTRADE Town Salzburg
Avocado - The Green Gold of Latin America
Fr, 25.6.2021, 18:00 - 20:30
World Dinner Mexico
Originally from the tropical forests of Mexico, the avocado fruit has boomed in the last 15 years and is now exported all over the world. In addition to its delicious, creamy flavor, it is rich in vitamins A and E, as well as unsaturated fatty acids, and has hardly any carbohydrates. However, the cultivation of the avocado is very problematic, especially in Mexico. Its high water consumption (1kg avocado/1000L) exhausts water-poor regions, forests are illegally cleared and deforested for production. Behind its production are acting cartels that which in addition to drugs, oil, weapons and people, also trade in the Green Gold and pollute the Mexican plantation areas. During the World Dinner we will take a closer look at the avocado, its ecological cultivation and fair trade. The Mexican Cristhian Osorio will prepare guacamole (vegan) and a tuna avocado salad with the participants. Horchata - a refreshing rice drink - is also on the menu.
A World Dinner gives the chance to get to know different cultures. Further, it provides a critical view on food and its production, and is focusing on sustainable modes of consumption. After a presentation we learn to cook new dishes and eat them together. An evening to join, enjoy and share.
Date: Thursday, 24 th June 2021, 6pm – 8:30pm
Venue: Afro-Asian Institute, meeting point main entrance
Contribution towards expenses: Free donation with a minimum contribution of 3€.
Registration required: office@aai-salzburg.at or 0662/841413-13
Contributor: Cristhian Osorio (Mexico)
Language: English and German
In cooperation with: (Katholische Hochschulgemeinde Salzburg KHG)
The True Scripture of the Southern Florescence
Wed, 30.6.2021, 17:00 - 18:00
Philosophical Zoom Café
The True Scripture of the Southern Florescence is besides the Daodejing one of the most important texts among philosophical Daoism. The book is attributed to Zhuangzi - a legendary master and thinker from China. Though, still largely unknown in the west, the book is one of the literary and philosophical highlights of China and world literature. It is told in parables, thoughts, anecdotes and dialogues. The outer chapters of the Zhuangzi are read and discussed in this pursuing Zoom Café. Thus, we are pleased to welcome all curious and interested people who would like to get to know a sometimes mystical-narrative, sometimes poetic, again and again humorous text that is dedicated to a simple, natural and flourishing philosophy of life.
Dates: Wednesdays, 5 pm on the 24th February, 10th & 24th March, 7th & 21th April, 5th & 19th May, 2nd, 16th & 30th June 2021
Venue: Online Room of the Afro-Asian Institute Salzburg, https://aai.plus/webinar/
Language: German
Literature: Zhuangzi. 2019. Das Buch der daoistischen Weisheit (complete work, newly translated by Viktor Kalinke).The respective text extracts are displayed during the Zoom Café.
In cooperation with: Haus des Schreibens
July
2021
Young Rebels
Thu, 1.7.2021
Youth Protests and Social Change
Resistance releases the power needed for change. It is a phenomenon that is inherent in all human beings - probably in every living being. But what empowers us as individuals and as a society to take action against something? Is the impetus of outrage enough to make protest possible, or does it require resources and special knowledge? How do these protests look like, and how youth protests have developed recently? Young rebels opens up several spaces to learn about current resistant good practice initiatives of young people.
Date: Monday 18th - Tuesday 19th January 2021
Venue: St. Virgil, Ernst-Grein-Straße 14
Registration requested: anmeldung@virgil.at, www.friedensbuero.at/youngrebels/
Participation fee: 79€, reduced 29€
In cooperation with: Friedensbüro Salzburg and St. Virgil Salzburg (organizer)
