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Christmas events at Három Galamb
At Három Galamb Association, a variety of interconnected activities take place, all aligned with a common goal: to provide young people – as we call them in the centre – with a routine marked by the lunar calendar. This yearly cycle not only brings meaning to their lives but also highlights significant events to be celebrated collectively, such as Christmas and its markets.
Each Christmas market we participate in, is unique, with its own mix of participants and products. However, the preparation process remains the same: months of brainstorming, gathering, crafting, cooking and labelling. Every detail is planned and executed by a team of young people, teachers, volunteers and relatives, working hand in hand with coordination. The result of such effort is a variety of items we produce, ranging from flavourful chutneys to bookmarks, felted fairies, soaps and cookies. I even had the chance to make a traditional sweet from my region called panellets, made with sweet potatoes. Although they didn’t sell particularly well, I felt immense joy in showcasing a piece of my culture – a fulfilling experience.
At the Christmas market in Miercurea Ciuc, we set up our space with high hopes and enjoyed a wonderful time selling, buying and even searching for lángos. The hard work paid off. Similarly, at the Christmas market in Odorheiu Secuiesc, although I couldn’t stay until the end, we managed to decorate our tent more elaborately. It looked fantastic! Events like these make you realise the immense effort everyone puts in, especially the young participants, who take pride in selling the items they have carefully crafted together.
Apart from the Christmas markets, we were also preparing a theatre play depicting the nativity scene. Music served as the guiding thread of the performance, with songs linking each part of the story. Each of us had a specific role; for instance, I played one of the shepherds.
Even now, as we create more projects, the young people eagerly ask “What is this for?”. Their excitement to share their daily creations is infectious. When people ask me about our work, I always answer: that to live our lives to the fullest in a respectful environment where we learn how to interact with one another, manage our emotions and communicate effectively. This commitment to collaboration and mutual understanding allows us to continue working together, no matter our differences.
