[blindza] Dialogue in the dark

From: "Jacob Kruger" <jacobk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "NAPSA Blind" <blind@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 1 Aug 2011 20:50:05 +0200
Obviously some of you guys know about this, but anyway.

Stay well

Jacob Kruger
Blind Biker
Skype: BlindZA
'...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...'
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Discover Dialogue in the Dark at Sci-Bono

Change the way you see! Experience Dialogue in the Dark, an extraordinary 
international exhibition that provokes a change in perspectives.

Opening at the Sci-Bono Discovery Centre, 3 August and running for three 
months, Dialogue in the Dark is a specially constructed and totally darkened 
exhibition. This unique exhibition takes as its starting point the ideas and 
non-visual perceptions of blind people, in order to discover the unseen within 
and all around us. Using sounds, wind, temperatures and textures Dialogue in 
the Dark conveys the characteristics of a series of daily environments e.g. a 
park or a café. In a complete reversal of roles, visitors are provided with a 
sense of security and orientation by their blind or partially sighted guides.

Initiated by Andreas Heinecke in 1988, Dialogue in the Dark is a product of 
Dialogue Social Enterprise (DSE) an organisation whose key mission is to create 
innovative learning opportunities that improve the quality of human 
interactions. The underlying principle of the exhibition is drawn from the work 
of German-Jewish philosopher Martin Buber "Principles of Dialogue" which states 
that "The only way to learn is through encounter".

The Dialogue in the Dark exhibition has travelled worldwide raising awareness 
about human diversity while empowering people with disabilities. All guides 
employed are legally blind, ensuring an authentic encounter that creates an 
environment designed to foster empathy and openness while facilitating the 
social inclusion of marginalized people. Dialogue in the Dark is an 
extraordinary experience that provides a platform for communication between 
different cultures, provoking a change in perspectives.

The Dialogue in the Dark exhibition has been presented in more than 30 
countries and over 160 sites throughout Europe, Asia and America receiving 
tremendous feedback from visitors including those who participated in the 
summits organized by the prestigious World Economic Forum. Six and a half 
million visitors have experienced Dialogue in the Dark worldwide, and over 
6,000 blind people have been provided with employment.

"Imagination is beyond any physical constraints. I see, I feel, I hear and I 
sense "beautiful" in the dark!" (international visitor)

"A must-see experience for every human. It is not just another exhibition but a 
foundational event that will change your world view.You will hold onto the 
memory of this experience for the rest of your life." (YNET journalist)

The exhibition at Sci-Bono will be the first Dialogue in the Dark in Africa and 
is proudly bought to the continent by the South African National Council for 
the Blind.

Booking are essential,  to secure a space, please contact Dialogue in the Dark 
at 011 639 8400 or dialogueJozi@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Hours of Operation
Tuesday to Sunday 09h00-15h30

Pricing
Adults: R50 per person
Bookings of 8 people: R30 per person
Students / pensioners: R25 per person
Children (8-16 years): R20 per child
Special tariffs for school groups

http://dialogueinthedarksa.blogspot.com/ and http://www.dialogue-in-the-dark.com


Shakira Hoosain
Communications Officer
South African National Council for the Blind
012 452 3811
shakirah@xxxxxxxxxxxx


Artslink.co.za Account:
Thandi O'Hagan
thandi@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
011 639 8428
082 450 3356
The Sci-Bono Discovery Centre
http://dialogueinthedarksa.blogspot.com
[blindza] Dialogue in the dark

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