Jonathan Moylan (15 Dec.)
The 3rd Sunday of each month, 4–6pm Sydney time
If you would like to attend, or to present something yourself, please write to: prezidanto@esperanto.org.au
(NOTE: All lectures are in Esperanto.)
Program
(See current year.)
2024
15 December 2024
Can the financial industry save the planet? – Jonathan Moylan (Australia)
Jonathan Moylan is a professional environmentalist who has worked for fifteen years for various international, national and local non-profit organisations, leading campaigns to fight climate change and also to preserve biodiversity. He also founded the Newcastle Esperanto Society twenty years ago (it is no longer active). He currently works for the Australian Conservation Fund (ACF) and his focus is on transforming financial organisations such as banks and pension funds. Obviously, for-profit organisations cannot change the world without pressure. But are they changing – and how can we use the power of grassroots campaigns to change them further?
17 November 2024
Work for refugees – Rainer KURZ (Germany)
Rainer investigated the situation of refugees in Germany and presented his creative project “Work for refugees”. For this he won a prestigious German award.
20 October 2024
Dictatorships and Esperanto – Ana ALEBIĆ-JURETIĆ (Croatia)
In 72 years of its existence (1918-1991) Yugoslavia experienced two dictatorships: the first in the period 1929-1941, and (they say) the second after the Second World War, in the period 1945-1991. The two dictatorships gave different conditions for Esperanto: during the first, Esperanto was banned and Esperantists were persecuted, and during the second, the state supported Esperanto, but not always financially. That was the golden period for Esperanto, not only in Yugoslavia, but worldwide. Interestingly, two of the most important Esperantists, who worked hard for the recognition of Esperanto, came from Yugoslavia: Ivo Lapenna and Tibor Sekelj.
15 September 2024
Clean water distribution: What’s happening with you? – Guy MARTIN (France)
Twenty years ago, some farmers decided to grow corn, which needs a lot of water to grow. Due to climate change, they no longer have enough water in rivers or boreholes. So they decided to build water reservoirs in winter, filled by boreholes. However, there is a lack of water in the underground water table and only 5% of farmers are allowed to use that stored water, which evaporates in the summer.
18 August 2024
“(In)appropriate” information about Esperanto – Petr CHRDLE (Czech Republic)
Famous Czech Esperantist Petr Chrdle will challenge you with surprising facts about our language.
21 July 2024
The eternal worldview of Martinus and Esperanto – Javier Romero TELLO (Spain)
Who was Martinus? What happened in his life to gain cosmic awareness? And what did he envision in relation to the future world state and the future world language, Esperanto?
16 June 2024
Armenia: a museum under the open sky – Araksaja ELBAKJAN (Armenia)
About the ancient history of Armenia, its nature, architecture, art and people.
19 May 2024
Olympic Games: History, facts and fun – Sandor HORVATH (Australia)
In July 2024, the Olympic Games will begin in Paris. Sandor explored the history of the ancient and modern Olympic Games. You will hear – or maybe even relive – some special moments, victories, losses and scandals.
21 April 2024
Brassens in Esperanto: Long live Uncle Georges! – Marcel REDOULEZ (France)
Georges Brassens (1921-1981) was a French songwriter, considered an eminent poet of the 20th century. In various places around the world, many artists continue to sing his songs, especially since his texts have been translated into many languages. Of course also into Esperanto. To honour the 100th anniversary of the artist’s birthday, La Kompanoj (The Companions), a song and theatre troupe from Esperanto-Gironde, a local E-group in Bordeaux (south-west France), collected, updated and published sixty-six songs. Marcelo Redoulez is the director of La Kompanoj.
17 March 2024
Psychic phenomena in a Brazilian Esperanto community – Trevor Steele (Australia)
Volunteer work in “Bona Espero” (Good Hope) changed Trevor’s life. There are invisible forces as real as everyday material things.
18 February 2024
Dracula: Legend and History – Rodica TODOR (Romania)
Dracula is one of the most popular figures of all time. But what are his origins? The legend of Dracula acquired a mystical aura due to the many superstitions and chronicles during the Middle Ages, inspiring books, films and plays. Also related are the Romanian prince Vlad Țepeș (the Impaler), the character Bram Stoker, and even connections with the British royal family. The lecture gave some explanations about these topics.