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Activity Title: “Ready, Steady, Go! – A Cultural Relay Race” Overview: “Ready, Steady, Go!” is a fun and engaging cultural relay race designed for Erasmus Days 2024. Participants will explore various aspects of different cultures represented in the Erasmus community through a series of exciting challenges and team-based activities. Objectives: Promote cultural exchange and understanding. Encourage teamwork and collaboration. Foster a spirit of friendly competition. Target Audience: Students, staff, and community members involved in the Erasmus program. Duration: 2 hours Materials Needed: Cultural trivia cards (questions about various European countries) Flags from participating countries Traditional games or sports equipment (e.g., sack race bags, hula hoops) Art supplies for a creative challenge Refreshments for post-activity mingling Setup: Location: A large open space (like a park or gymnasium). Stations: Set up 5-6 stations, each representing a different country. Each station will have a unique challenge related to that country’s culture. Station Ideas: Trivia Challenge: Answer questions about the country’s history, traditions, and landmarks. Traditional Game: Participate in a game popular in that country (e.g., a sack race for Ireland). Culinary Guessing Game: Identify traditional foods (with pictures or samples). Art & Craft Station: Create a simple art piece inspired by the country’s culture (e.g., origami for Japan). Dance Off: Learn a traditional dance or a popular song from the country. Instructions: Divide participants into teams of 4-6 members. Each team starts at a different station and spends 15 minutes completing the challenge. After each round, teams rotate to the next station until all challenges are completed. Points are awarded for each challenge based on performance. The team with the highest score at the end wins a small prize (e.g., a gift basket with items from various countries). Conclusion: After the relay, gather everyone for a brief reflection session. Encourage participants to share what they learned about the different cultures. Offer refreshments and create a relaxed atmosphere for mingling and discussing experiences. Promotion: Use social media and flyers to promote the event within the Erasmus community. Highlight the benefits of cultural exchange and teamwork. This activity will not only be entertaining but also enriching, creating lasting memories and connections among participants!