Around the world, holidays and cultural celebrations carry stories that connect people to their history, values, families, and communities. These are moments when cultures come alive through music, food, rituals, gatherings, and shared memories. Although every country celebrates differently, its customs often embody shared human experiences and values such as gratitude, solidarity, respect, and a sense of belonging. Within the IVECA Intercultural Exchange Program, students di

Did you know that 89% of all current conflicts in the world occur in countries where intercultural dialogue is low (UN.org)? That single data point, drawn from UNESCO research, reframes what is at stake when we speak of cultural understanding as one of the most consequential factors shaping whether communities can preserve peace and cooperation at all. On May 21, we observe the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, calling on governments, institutions

On May 21, the United Nations International Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, the global community celebrates the...