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Szentendrei Dunavirág Társaság performs environmental protest on Danube island
The Szentendrei Dunavirág Társaság conducted a symbolic environmental performance on a small island that emerged in the Danube due to low water levels near Szentendre. The group used a canoe to transport paving stones to the site, temporarily covering a small area to critique the trend of urban paving.
Through this act, the group aimed to highlight how excessive paving contributes to the urban heat island effect and prevents rainwater from soaking into the ground. They argued that in response to a changing climate, cities should prioritize green spaces over concrete surfaces. The island, which they named 'Bélás-sziget' after poet Béla Adamis, was returned to its natural state after the performance was documented.
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Béla Adamis · Danube · Szentendre · Szentendrei Dunavirág Társaság
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The island emerged due to low water levels in the Danube near Szentendre. sokszinuvidek.24.hu · index.hu
- [● 2 SOURCES] The group aims to highlight the need for green spaces rather than paved surfaces to combat urban heat island effects and improve water absorption. sokszinuvidek.24.hu · index.hu
- [● 2 SOURCES] The paving stones were removed and taken away by canoe after the performance was documented. sokszinuvidek.24.hu · index.hu
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Szentendrei Dunavirág Társaság performed a symbolic action by paving a small area of a newly emerged island with paving stones. sokszinuvidek.24.hu · index.hu
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The group named the location 'Bélás-sziget' after the poet Béla Adamis. index.hu