Barter flea market in Ortisei: Sustainability meets community!

Barter flea market in Ortisei: Sustainability meets community!

In St. Ulrich, the IDUS swap flea market took place in the rescue center on November 22nd, which was a true success story. The market not only offered the opportunity to exchange unused children's, women's and men's clothing, but also promoted social exchange among visitors. Already in the afternoon, numerous guests came to exchange their old clothes for new favorite pieces. In addition to the exchange opportunities, delicious snacks and drinks were also served. From 6 p.m. the market was open to everyone, so that even those who didn't bring anything to exchange could take away clothes for free. According to a report by MyDistrict.at The remaining clothing was donated to “Social Work” in Saalfelden.

Hidden treasures of the past

Parallel to the activities in Ortisei, the world of Lost Places presents itself as a fascinating and at the same time mysterious terrain. These abandoned places - be they old factories, schools or even once-lively homes - tell stories of times gone by and attract numerous adventurers and photographers. Many of these lost places are not only a retreat for creative minds, but also evidence of a gradual decline that is often accompanied by a special atmosphere. These places, as described in the article by Lost Place Map can offer visitors a unique insight into the history of the past, but also pose dangers such as collapse risks that must be taken into account when exploring.

Both events - the swap flea market and the fascination of lost places - illustrate in different ways how people deal with the past: be it through the idea of ​​reuse as part of second-hand campaigns or through the exploration and documentation of historical but abandoned places. This combination creates an exciting field of tension between history and the present, which is becoming increasingly important today.