Sunday, August 22, 2010

14.00–16.00 Ice breaking,„nest-building”

We have arrived from different corners of the world, most probably in different moods.

We would like to create a suitable mood and a relaxed atmosphere with colourful

opportunities. Feel free to choose from four options and charge your batteries by meditation,

by using your creativity, by a massage, or by a variety of playful activities.

16.30–22.00 Opening ceremony

The objective of the Opening Ceremony – a flow of

events designed to build community – is a journey to

find the common roots of the ODWS community and

to create our collective consciousness. We will use

nature's four elements for this purpose. The Opening

Ceremony of the Summit is similar to that of a prologue

of a book, it is definitely a not to be missed opportunity to get ready for the

Summit. In this timeframe expect lots of fun like wondering around together in he city,

a short informal opening, dinner and a scenic boat trip on the Danube and other surprises.

The program ends in the Ballroom of the hotel with a special jam session.

Monday, August 23, 2010

7.00 –7.40 Early morning wake-up programs

Morning exercise: yoga, meditation, latin dance, etc.

19.30 Embracing Music – A Special Community Building Event

An evening dedicated to music - listen (and dance if you wish) to the music of two very

different but equally fantastic bands:

Parafonia Band

The 'Music for Everyone' Association was founded in 1997 with the aim of teaching

music to mentally disabled children, who not only can't read the conventional five-stave

sheet music but many times have a hard time even to learn reading and writing. The

'Parafonia' band consists of the most talented members of the Association.They learned

to play music together with the help of a special method and special instruments. They

perform more and more often at festivals and conferences as well as in churches, theatres,

schools, etc. with growing success. They mostly play classical music specifically

adapted to their purposes. The band is supported by young educators and enthusiastic

parents. The director is music teacher Réka Fabényi. For more information, please go to

www.parafonia.hu

Hot Jazz Band

The Hot Jazz Band is inspired by the melodies of the 1920s, '30s and '40s, and popular

music from the world of Hungarian film before World War II. Their music takes us back

to the wonderful world of the Jazz Age and recalls famous Hungarian movie stars of the

period: Katalin Karády, Pál Kalmár, Kálmán Latabár, Gyula Kabos; world-famous

American artists such as Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman or Bing Crosby; and composers

like Rezso˝ Seress, Mihály Eisemann, Szabolcs Fényes, Alfréd Márkus, George

Gershwin, Duke Ellington and many others.

The band has won four international and two Hungarian awards at various competitions.

The most outstanding is, perhaps, the New Orleans Jazz Competition (France,

1995) where they turned out to be the best of 54 bands.They have been invited six times

to participate in the Sacramento Jubilee (CA, USA), the world's largest annual traditional

jazz festival. They have won two eMeRTon prizes, the award of the Hungarian Radio,

the Líra award and the Louis Armstrong Memorial prize in Hungary.

Snack dinner will be served after the concert of the Parafonia band.

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

7.00–7.40 Early morning wake-up programs

Morning exercise: yoga, meditation, latin dance, etc.

19.00–21.00 IODA 25 years celebration and fun

Celebrate with the IODA Community. A creative evening to look back on the past 25

years of IODA. Everyone is invited and welcome to join. During this entertaining party

buffet dinner will be served.

21.00 Optional leisure programs (3 options)

Registration for the tours begins on 22nd August – Go for it for the number of participants

is limited!

Underground Pub Crawl (2 groups, 12 persons each)

Nightlife in Budapest is truly exciting. This three-hour pub crawl takes you to the city's

typical 'run-down' pubs and old-fashioned night clubs. Join a guided tour to visit the

hangouts of urban intellectuals, Hungarian youth, artists, managers and people of all

classes. Don't miss this opportunity to see the places left out of all guidebooks for ordinary

tourists! We close the evening with a concert - dance,make friends and chat at your

leisure as long as you wish.

Alternative History Class – Hop on a bike with us! (max. 10 persons)

Budapest by night: a tour of the city by bike for the more sportive and daring. Great

sites, nature, architecture and history, all lit up to make it even more memorable for you.

Those of you interested in the history of our city and our urban legends should definitely

not miss this opportunity.

Romantic Ride By the Danube (max. 10 persons)

To the bravest and most romantic we propose a bike ride along the Danube and a visit

to the caravan called 'Fellini-Roma': stare at the moon, have a glass of wine, and enjoy

the mellow August evening from a deck-chair. The average tourist never gets as far as

this point, simply because it is a long way away (some 20 km) from the centre. A great

opportunity to contemplate the starts in good company!

SOCIAL AND EVENING PROGRAMS

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

6.45 Spas & Cafés of Budapest

Cafés and spas – the traditional spaces for great and deep conversations.Visit one of the

famous old baths ar cafés with a small group of particiapnts and reflect on the first days

of the ODWS. For more information, please check the Bulletin Board.

7.00– 7.40 Early morning wake-up programs

Morning exercise: yoga, meditation, latin dance, etc.

19.30 Gala dinner & Party

Dinner, and then a performance by the folk-dance ensemble 'Csillagszemu˝ek' (The Star-

Eyed'). Join the dancers and don't hesitate to learn a few steps, so at the end we can all

dance together.

It's party time again – put your dancing shoes on!

Dress code: Business casual

Thursday, August 26, 2010

7.00– 7.40 Early morning wake-up programs

Morning exercise: yoga, meditation, latin dance, etc.

12.00–13.00 "Step into the future"

Looking back on the past few days, closing ritual of the summit and farewell.

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