Spring Agora Rhein-Neckar organizers might be quite busy these days but not too busy to share details about the preparations. This time Amra Sadikovic who is responsible for the social program shares information about how it was prepared.
The AEGEEan: In Valletta the suit up party was very formal and impressive settings. Can you tell us a bit about where the suit up party will take place in Mannheim and how it will be?
Amra: After the Opening Ceremony and the official reception, the suit-up party will take place at “Baton Rouge”, which is well-known as an exclusive club with a strict dresscode. It is located in the centre of the city and has a red carpet at the entrance. Everything will be elegant, as it suits such a party.
Will all the parties be at the same place, or do the locations differ?
The locations differ, but not every evening. The first two parties will take place in the same club (“Baton Rouge”), the third party in another location (“Club Orange”) and the last two parties will be in the “Katakomben”, the catacombes of the castle of Mannheim. We hope that especially this last location will be an unique experience for the participants, something different compared to previous Agorae.
Fitness party is a very innovative idea, how did you come up with it?
To be honest, I don´t really remember. It just came up in a conversation with friends. We were thinking about the mottos for the parties, but in the direction of not complicated costumes and such. So we came up with the idea of having a party to which the participants can come in sports clothes. We thought this would be one of the most comfortable solutions and everyone would have the chance to show his/her athletic body.
Well, I don´t think it´s that difficult. I think it will be more funny than complicated. Every guy can borrow a dress or elegant top from a girl and I think the girls wouldn´t refuse to do the make-up for them. The girls on the other hand can borrow clothes from the boys. This will lead to an interesting and fun preparation for the party and to a great atmosphere in the gym. Besides, the male organisers are thinking about wearing heels.
Cultural European Night is a very controversial decision. Why did you chose in your team to leave out the drinks and food of the European Night?
We tried to keep the concept of the European Night, but in our locations it was impossible to bring our own food and drinks. Therefore, we are trying to make the best out of the situation. And actually I don´t think that going back to the roots of the European Night is a bad idea, after all.
How are you preparing for the CEN?
We are currently in touch with the Culture Working Group, who is preparing the concept for the performances. I think that the location in the castle is perfectly suitable for such a party. Furthermore, our DJ (dj-jiro@gmx.de) has been collecting music from the participants, in order to create a colorful mix of European contemporary music. So as an additional appeal to the people who have not sent any music yet: You still have the chance to do so and contribute to a unique party atmosphere.
Written by Patricia Anthony, AEGEE-København