16/05/2025
Białystok
Poland
Poland
63
total
participants
participants
Causes covered by this activity
Type of activity
Goal of the Activity
Goals of the activity:
- Promote Cultural Integration
By participating in a traditional Polish student celebration (Juwenalia), the event aimed to immerse international students in local customs and traditions, fostering intercultural understanding and appreciation. - Encourage Social Inclusion
The parade created an opportunity for international and local students to interact in a relaxed, festive setting, helping to build friendships and a sense of community within the university. - Increase Visibility of ESN PB
Representing ESN PB during the parade helped raise awareness of the association’s mission and activities, both among students and the general public. - Enhance Student Engagement
Taking part in a city-wide student celebration helped international students feel more connected to university life, motivating them to engage more in future events and student initiatives. - Promote a Healthy and Active Lifestyle
As a physical activity involving movement and outdoor participation, the parade supported ESN’s commitment to health and well-being through fun and accessible means.
Description
Students and media gathered at 5 pm near Kościuszko Square and listened to opening statements of Rector of Białystok Univercity of Technology and Marshal of the Podlaskie Voivodeship as well as Organizers. After that students marched to Univercity of Technology to start concerts. Students were greeting citizents of Białystok. They took their flags and banners with them to parade to show pride and connection with local community.
Outcomes
- romotes Cultural Exchange
The parade brings together students from different backgrounds and countries, allowing international students to experience a traditional Polish student celebration while sharing their own cultures. - Fosters a Sense of Belonging
By participating in a large public event, students—especially international ones—feel more integrated into the local academic and social community. - Strengthens University Identity
Marching under banners and symbols of the university and student associations (like ESN PB) builds pride and unity among students. - Encourages Active Participation
The parade motivates students to be more engaged in campus life and participate in other university and ESN activities. - Enhances Visibility of Student Organizations
It provides ESN PB and other student groups with a platform to showcase their presence, values, and work to a wider audience. - Boosts Well-being Through Celebration
The joyful atmosphere, music, dancing, and collective experience all contribute to stress relief, fun, and positive mental health. - Builds Bridges Between Local and International Communities
Interaction with local students, university staff, and sometimes even city residents or officials fosters mutual understanding and respect. - Promotes Positive Image of the University in the City
A lively, respectful, and colorful parade showcases students as active, diverse, and engaged citizens, which helps strengthen the university's reputation in the region.
By organising this activity, the organisers want to contribute to the following Sustainable Development Goals
Objectives
Diversity and Inclusion of Minority Groups
Mental Health & Well-Being
Promotion of Participation in Student Mobility
Physical Health & Well-Being
Showcase Cultural Heritage
Social and Cultural Integration in Local Community
This activity was organised by:
Samorząd Studentów Politechniki Białostockiej