Kursalon Wien [ENA] „Going beyond acceptance“ these were the words of Gerry Kessler who was the honorable guest at the Diversity Ball together with other famous personalities. Why acceptance? Because it means passive attitude towards something which we cannot change but accept. Accepting someone in this understanding means that this person is not recognized and respected but is tolerated and accepted.   [Full story...]

Vienna [ENA] As a child I loved to look through kaleidoscope. The colorful stones inside the kaleidoscope were turning making beautiful and colorful settings. The Salam Orient Festival gave me the same impression. It was beautiful, colorful, diverse. It had various artists, various styles of music and took place at various locations. It was the best reflection of the variety and richness of the oriental cultures.   [Full story...]