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...' ---original message--- 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