Parallel Experience represents international cultural touring program which introduces contemporary art. The project emphasizes that culture could be seen as a system of social control, wherein people shape their standards and behaviour. The project consists of a series of exhibitions, performances, doc.film screenings and series of follow-up workshops ( in each partner city) that are public and with a free entry. The project and its activities will take place in Czech Republic, Slovak Republic, Austria and Germany.The project wants to point out the importance of contemporary culture from the aspect of bridging people and their value systems, societal placements etc. Dates:PRAGUE15 - 22 September 2010BRATISLAVA15-22 October 2010VIENNA15 - 22 November 2010DRESDEN15 - 22 January 2011The project consists of 4 territorries and 4 gates:Territory:1. Czech Republic - Prague2. Slovak Republic - Bratislava3. Austria - Vienna4. Germany - DresdenGate:1. Parallel Worlds - is an exhibition of various contemporary artists and their recent works. 2. Parallel Sites - performances which present modern pantomime, combining dance and movement. Introduces Czech, Austrian, German, Polish artists as well as students and graduates of Academy of Performing Arts. 3. Parallel Stories - film - screenings of contemporary Czech, Austrian, German and Polish documentary4. Parallel Experience - art workshops will provide a platform for engaging discussion and debate amongst artists , social and political representatives and audiences alike , the main topic will be presented: "culture as a link between people and their value systems".