June 2012
The Genfest takes shape!
Almost ten weeks away from the Genfest “Let’s bridge!”, there is now a clear picture of what will be taking place during this appointment at Budapest from the 31st August to the 2nd September 2012.
About ninety youths and adults of the Focolare Movement have concluded this picture when they met together for the first time after months of hard work on different aspects, as authors, directors, producers, choreographers, costume designers and technicians.
They have managed to define the various parts of the programme for the three days of the Genfest while following a very clear plan and including a variety of activities: from a concert to the sharing of experiences and initiatives, from moments of prayer to a Flashmob, the launch of the United World Project.….all aimed at building bridges of brotherhood.
The 12,000 seats are practically all sold out. Even though the majority of the participants will be Europeans, yet the young people attending the Genfest will come from all continents. Noteworthy are the numbers of those who will be coming from countries very far away from Hungary: among others 180 from Argentina, 160 from Korea, 250 from the Middle East and another 40 from Africa.
Initiatives to raise funds for travel and participation expenses are mushrooming everywhere. The global communion of goods which is actually taking place will make it possible for young people from poorer countries also to attend.
Updated on 26th June 2012
UF – BF
SIF – Focolare Information Service
