Children and Culture – An Experience at Stift Admont

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Some weeks ago I was discussing with Barbara Eisner-B (she is the PR Lady at Stift Admont) if it was possible to organise a photo shooting with children in several exhibition rooms. I wanted to know how they would react when being confronted with different artworks. Barbara Eisner-B was not only enthusiastic about the idea but managed it within in barely no time. When I came to Admont last week there were four lovely children, three girls – Laetitia, Marlen and Julia – and one boy. Raffael, 5, is the youngest, the three girls are two years older.

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There are several exhibitions, amazing rooms like the late baroque library where we were guided by Dr Karin Schamberger (s. photo above, opening a secret door on the right). She is not only librarian and scientific officer but also a mother, so the children got the most exciting tour. It was a big joy to see them listening, watching and experiencing.

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After we had seen many rooms and artworks I took the children to the garden where we had a healthy picnic. I cut the fruits and asked the girls to help me decorating. They did a wonderful job and posed afterwards for a photo, very patiently. Then they took their little snack and I was very astonished as they were much more interested in taking the fruits than the sweets – healthy and organic of course. They surely were thirsty (I remember I was and I am still always thirsty), grabbed grapes, mango and melon pieces first and took even a tomato dip with dehydrated carrot crackers and fresh tomatoes.

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It was very satisfactory to see them enjoying the healthy snack (s. photo below – Laetitia, Marlen, Raffael and Julia, f.l.t.r.). Children love fruits and vegetables – you only have to offer them and to ask them to help you preparing the meal. To be continued …

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