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Burning Man 29.07.2010 More

There is one thing that needs be said about the Burning Man festival – who hasn’t experienced it, will never believe. And even those that have experienced it in person will look for evidence in the form of photographs and other souvenirs long after the festival has ended, in order for them to be completely sure that it was not all just a dream. Perhaps you are thinking that we are  

exaggerating, but do believe that Burning Man is not just another random festival. It’s a mixture of all the things a person could imagine under the word festival. Music, art, entertainment, unrestrained sex, new friendship, complete isolation from civilization,… - all of this and more awaits you in the middle of the Nevada desert for one whole week. But do not be fooled, even this form of entertainment has its rules, making Burning Man that more valuable and attractive. You can find out more about the course of the festival and its participants in the reportage by Tomas Loewy, who experienced the festival first hand. In the end, what could be more inviting than an interpretation of a man who in no way is a Burning Man rookie.(WoL)

Children of the Sun 24.06.2010 More

They live amongst us yet they live in their own world. Their community is their all and to be excluded would be too much to bear. They protect their privacy and are regarded as problematic citizens that are hard to get along with, being avoided by their neighbors as a result. We are talking about the Romany people, who, for unknown reasons, long ago decided to abandon India and wander to Europe, where they decided to settle and call it  

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their new home. Their eyes sparkle with wildness and desire for adventure. But how do they really live? What are their concerns and how do their homes look? You can find the answers in today’s reportage created by Juraj Sucharda, who journeyed with his camera to places usually forbidden to ‘the white man’. (WoL)

Chinese Opera 18.05.2010 More
While approving photographic sets, we ran into a week of Mr. Xiong Jun called ‘traditional opera actor,’ that took us behind the scenes of Chinese opera. His photographs of the opera actors during preparation before entering the stage left us fascinated and completely in awe, as we were able to experience an unknown world only a chosen  

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few can normally enter. The photographs left us wanting to know more about this type of art and due to the language barrier between us and Mr. Xiong Jun, we decided to explore this world, find further information ourselves and finally share it with you in the form of reportage. We thank Mr. Xiong Jun for such inspiration and fascinating photographs.


Standing in front of the gate to heaven 21.04.2010 More
Before anything else, I need to make a confession. I think I may be a bit too emotional; I love children, I admire the unspoiled and pure world of children along with their little joys, sorrows and ’issues’. I’m glad I can be a part of it from time to time, and take a rest from the often cruel, disturbed and chaotic world of adults. When Jura Sucharda contacted me about the possibility    

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of publishing a report called ‚Standing in Front of the Gate to Heaven’, I had
mixed feelings. I wasn’t really sure if this issue is appropriate, or whether it belongs in the Week of Life sphere. Nevertheless, I accepted in advance. Then I saw the first photo from the snapshots Jura sent me, where a human hand is holding the tiny hand of a baby, who, instead of enjoying the delights of life, has to experience the first struggle for life. It hasn’t even begun and it can already be at its very own tragic end. This photo deeply touched my heart, and I immediately realized that this report should have its own place on the Week of Life website. The included text I read much later was of no less importance, however the initial glance at the photo simply showed the power of photography and its emotional impact on the inner soul of an individual. All of this combined played an important role in the decision making process. Adolf Zika


Report Kenya 2010 - 3rd part 16.04.2010 More
The final part of the report of Jiří Pergl about his help children affected by AIDS.   

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Report Kenya 2010 - 2nd part 18.03.2010 More
For today, we have prepared the second part of the report from Kenya 2010 by Jiri Pergl.  

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Report Kenya 2010 - 1st part 10.03.2010 More
Within the scope of his One More Day For Children organization, Jiří Pergl has traveled to Kenya for his second time and through the means of his report, you have the perfect opportunity to observe how successful he is in helping local children infected with AIDS.  

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Help Haiti 29.01.2010 More
Life in Miami is characterized by beaches, sun, entertainment, fashion and nightlife… the life of Tomas Loewy shares these attributes. Unfortunately, the island of Haiti suffered an earthquake last week and thousands of people needed help. As Tomas says, Haiti is in many respects closely related to Miami, so when he and his friends were given an opportunity to fly to the devastated
 

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capital Porte-au-Prince, he didn’t hesitate. His camera lens captured the atmosphere of the destroyed city and the suffering of its inhabitants, as well as the work of the paramedics and volunteers who were doing their best to help. You have a great opportunity to read his reportage, words about a journey which was definitely engraved into Tomas' memory forever.


Report from Kenya 3.8. – 9.8.2009 17.12.2009 More
Jiří Pergl is an amateur traveler, a person best described as an adventurer! For me he’s also a person full of contrasts and some to this day uncomprehended acts. Fortunately, these acts are positive, praiseworthy and even moving sometimes. This relates to his activities towards African children in Kenya, whose fates stand on the edge of society’s interest. We bring you his first story today. We    

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decided not to edit it and leave it in its original version. Perhaps to make it possible for you to gain an understanding of his person through his words. This man, who has two beautiful red Ferraris in his garage, at one point in his life realized that there are other things in life than the race circiut, powerful machines and the so-called lifestyle. His earlier interests are so different from his current activities that I include him among people with the most contradicting personalities I’ve ever known. I wish him and his foundation many accomplished goals. Adolf Zika WEEK OF LIFE.


Report from Kenya 2009 - part II 17.12.2009 More

For today, we have prepared the second part of the report from Kenya by Jiri Pergl who came to this country to help children affected by AIDS.		    

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