Barcelona is playing host on 21 and 22 October 2023 to the eight edition of Night of Religions - Convictions and Beliefs in Dialogue, an initiative organised by the UNESCO Association for Interreligious Dialogue (AUDIR). The initiative has been establishing itself as a space for exchange and mutual knowledge between the various traditions and citizens.
The main aim behind Nit de les Religions [Night of Religions] is to create and promote a space for meeting up, mutual knowledge and dialogue between city residents and religious and ethical communities and associations. The initiative enables non-religious and religious convictions and beliefs from several religious traditions to offer activities that encourage dialogue and a culture of peace. This edition will see communities and associations offering talks, workshops, concerts, performances and guided tours to several places of worship in Barcelona.
As in previous editions, this will be a day for discovering the plurality of faiths, spiritual traditions and confessions practised by city’s residents, and for interacting with them. The Night of Religions uses inter-religious, interfaith, and intercultural dialogue (Spanish) to highlight how religious plurality forms part of, and enriches, Barcelona’s identity. The initiative, which is backed by Barcelona City Council and the “La Caixa” Foundation, is organised by the AUDIR Association, led by its youth group.
The activities programme, which includes several formats (virtual, face to face and mixed), is being prepared and will soon be available here.