Female Focus across Borders

In many regions of Europe, historical events have created an imbalance between women and men living there. This is what connects Chemnitz and the Portuguese region of Mourão. Those who remain ask themselves what they can do to live here permanently? Arts and crafts, a historical source of prosperity in both Chemnitz and the Mourão region, were activated in the project as a driving force for shaping the future. The Lila Villa Women's Centre invited women in both Chemnitz and Mourão to work together on a ceramic sculpture and design a calendar. There were also exhibitions and concerts. The highlight was a joint meeting trip that enabled the exchange of experiences in crafts, art and life.