Arts Lab 3.0: Demet Durdu - First snow

The first snow of the year fell in December. At first, it looked like a postcard everywhere. It was very nice, it gave you a good feeling to have your coffee and look at the snow by the window. But things changed when I went out. In some places, the snow reached my knees and I was very surprised. Then I thought, how will I live if this happens all the time? Fortunately, the snow melted, the sun came out and I started to feel better.

December has been exciting for us. Christmas and New Year excitement. We drew the lottery and everyone bought presents for each other. I was working in the ceramic studio that day and I was covered in dust. We gathered at the youth center to give each other presents. First, a very moving video was made for Krista. I was so excited about Krista's video that I couldn't help but shed tears. My secret Santa was Leire and when I found out, I had the shock of my life. I did not expect it. She made a collage of 600 photos that we took together and share them on the screen. In the background, she sang a Turkish song that I love. She also gave me gifts and she shared common memories. All I could do was cry. I hugged her and felt so lucky, this moment is really precious to me.

We organized a Christmas market in the youth center. The pottery found its place in the stands, our music was on and we were ready. Students from schools came and sang music. We had fun together. We continued to go to the painter's workshop and we offered our portraits. He will paint us, I look forward to it. And now our 2-week New Year's holiday has begun. There are many countries to visit and beautiful places to see. 

Written by Demet Durdu, volunteer within Arts Lab 3.0, a project funded by the European Solidarity Corps, with the support of the European Union.