"Responsibility starts from the dream"

"Responsibility starts from the dream"

From Fate Velaj

With this definition of William Butler Yeats I would like to begin my analysis of the role of arts and culture in building national consciousness , the role of artists as thinkers correctional society , deepening of interregional dialogue and weight that they should keep the process of European integration and renaissance vendit.Shprehja popular "dream does not cost " in my opinion could have disastrous consequences for the person himself , and perhaps an entire people , if this person has a decision-making position .

This is for the simple reason that man looks irresponsible and dreams of " irresponsible " and if this person has a decision-making position then implement these dreams into reality has consequences for all European njerëzit.Shqipëria is not only geographically , but also by the spiritual and cultural , and I am fully convinced all my work in Europe and I had in mind the famous phrase of Paul Valéry that " Europe is absolutely everything that comes from three sources : Jerusalem , Athens and Rome ."

Since Albania is geographically in the course of these three sources has made ​​it one of these inflows " spiritually satisfied " , hence the " swelling and spills at sea " has been Europe , where from which today have wealth of creativity many , part of the national cultural heritage . As well as benefiting other countries in Europe , and that they were " satisfied " by these three inputs , which in the course of their unique fizionomitë created .

Now , when we all have a dream sight , an idea of a purpose , that of joining the common European family , it is the duty of everyone to put in motion the spirit , mind and body how this great wealth of heritage cultural feature to put in future development of the country . If I make a question what is the role of culture in the process of European integration will answer that is our future European vendimtar.E can not be left to chance and most irresponsible dreams irresponsible . Our immediate task is to think of how our cultural wealth to enrich the current policy , how to inspire it from our identity and above all how to create cultural policies and strategies to be presented as part of the prestigious corporate identity , European pluralistic him .

Imre Kertezs , winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature , in an article on " impressive heritage of Europe " to send me the inauguration of my project " 100 Steps towards Europe " among others wrote that : " ... a civilization that values ​​its is not clear , or his values ​​ditch is intended to take rrokullimën the knees tremble . There will be come later when others will announce other values ​​and in the mouths of others they will not be of value , but the facade pretexts for absolute power and unlimited destruction . " Of art and culture to Albania , and not only that but all states , their identity , which together constitute a common European identity . I represent here my deep conviction that the European Union before it a strong economic union and political above all is a union of values ​​, a social and cultural union .

Europe begins at the doorstep of your home

Creating a cultural diplomacy which is oriented towards the common European future is of particular importance in this final transition time . It will have as its core purpose as in the full conviction will create gears for the transmission of ideas in the way that we have already chosen to go to " Europe " thus becoming promoters of a new spiritual revival , rebirth in my opinion it starts from school books , then deciding not only the texts of the glorious national past international , who has often been painful and bloody , but to be reflected in the future of the common European perspective . In this way "the idea of ​​Europe " , which for many of us is so seductive , to be anchored in the consciousness of each firm before he ( man ) becomes decision . School students should be made clear that not only are from Tirana and Vlora, Durres city but all over the European continent are Albanian .

"Europe does not begin in Brussels or in Strasbourg : Europe begins next door of your house " - would hear me saying at a press conference in Berlin , Hans-Gert Pottering , President of the European Parliament in a debate on European identity . But you have chosen the way of the future continuity , it is necessary to have institutions , as well as structures in European thought . And for that , we should be motivated for the idea of Europe , have a vibrancy to its values ​​, and above all to think as Europeans. Only in this way can we destroy the last wall separating mentally , we have still ahead on our way to Brussels . Former German President Richard von Weizsäcker , meant the right of association in Berlin that " ... Europe is not within the walls of what may agree , but an entire continent that takes away the boundaries dividing nature " .

The process of European integration itself is a spiritual integration process , and in this way that art and culture are the soul source of emotions can play an important role in creating a positive image of Albania in the international arena as it creates moments the " back of the head and attention " to her , and thus should be viewed differently and be taken seriously . Major achievements of individual artists have made ​​the Albanians would make the country's image change in a positive sense , also are examples of another culture of dialogue , away from the dialogue used by politicians .

Albania could give a major contribution to the enrichment of European cultural life , as Europe's power lies not only in the economy or the possibility that it gives the dialogue of cultures , but also the necessary space they require to meet , then watch one another from the same perspective . At their core these cultures come from the same origin , which would ascertain before even Voltaire 400 years , which meant that : " ... 4/5 of the cultures of the peoples of Europe is the same ... " . Albania shows in the international arena with two views : the successful individual achievements in the field of art and culture , as well as the irresponsible by political parties represented by their leaders .

This deep antagonism is harmful and thus unacceptable and to improve the image appears a correction and immediate task of creating effective agendas in the field of foreign policy , the integration through culture . Europe 's culture and consequently its politicians come from cultural space . Given this fact is quite necessary that cultural diplomacy to be the vanguard of foreign policy of the country , in order to achieve a more rapid integration into European structures .

" Cultural diplomacy should be the vanguard of foreign policy of the country "

To achieve this end :

1 - making cultural heritage present in higher institutions of European politics and culture as part of a common European identity . But that does not mean we have to show that only the few remaining stones , pillars and mosaics in Apollonia , Butrint , Dyrrah of Amantia or other epochs of history . If I was reffering to Gustav Mahler 's , then would use his phrase that " tradition does not mean keeping shpuzës , but still sustaining the flame ." In this context comes the duty to transmit to Europe not only illuminated the ages of civilization in which our country has been host to have developed themselves , but also the development of the contemporary avant-garde trends , examples of which have impressive . In this way the international opinion as a stand -oriented country 's future as an integral part of global developments .

2 - culture plays a double role : on the one hand it allows for mutual recognition and in turn it gives the opportunity to be in solidarity with each other , because we come from the same cultural space . This means that we have to promote regional initiatives and international intercultural dialogue to deepen the knowledge of the common personal belongings , turning the country with its qualities already known and respected around the world , such as those religious tolerance and inherited property in a central European debates on the future of the region .

Practical implementation of these guidelines for getting the desired fruits , and thus getting closer to the goal as fast as specified , requires some immediate measures , such as :

1 - Creating and implementing policy strategy of cultural diplomacy , as in some key European countries , which see it as one of the basic pillars of foreign policy of the state , considering culture as export no. 1 of them .

2 - maintaining and improving their contacts with all political institutions , art and culture around the world . Finding new partnerships and making clear the importance and contribution that has given and gives Albanian culture and world history , and it offers options to further creates intercultural dialogue as a basis of peaceful coexistence in today's times .

3 - new perspectives and support for all initiatives that have strategic base as presenting the most prestigious institutions of art and culture of Albania's European policy as a European -oriented country , without ever leaving neglected infrastructure creation and maintenance stage higher current institutions of art and culture in the country. These were some preliminary ideas on where cultural diplomacy should be focused on the future and how they will be utilized to European integration .

As I have ideas about the future and if I will go back to memory , that the time of completion of my cycle of paintings titled " memories of the future " we will remember and some ideas of my friend , the Austrian chancellor Alfred Gusenbauer , which in this context, he wrote that : " ... normally is contrary to the implication that any justification for having ' memories of the future ' . To date this category belonged only thinking Hollywood . But the fact is that each of us individually or collectively creates his ideas on the future and also forges plans for tomorrow or the day after ... " - later he would continue the " already in many of the countries of South - eastern European perspective ... there is a European Union should in future years to become a reality for everyone and as smooth as Vienna became the home of Fate Velaj . The task of art is and should be to the process of Europeanization to keep the shoulders and above all see it with a critical eye . Art is not only reality , but he recreates it . "

Execution of works of art and culture is a " work in progress " ( work in progress ) and the source of their feelings emanating from the soul . Here I have to bring to the attention of a great European , Jacque Dellors , which the European Parliament will issue call " une ame pour l'Europe " ( to give Europe a soul ) . And if Dellors would make this call , I am fully convinced and loud would say : to bring back the soul Albania .