Project of Organising and Executing a Picnic as a Social Event

The diploma thesis consists of a theoretical and a practical part. Since there are no socially disadvantaged families or unemployed persons in their street, the financial contribution was not a reason for any family not to be able to attend the picnic. As the organiser, he is satisfied that the picnic was a success and that the neighbours entrusted the organisational team with the organisation of the picnic for the following year.

Solution and Method

The diploma thesis consists of a theoretical and a practical part. In the theoretical part, he presented the picnic as a social event. He paid particular attention to types of socialising and recreation at picnics.

He was also interested in the contents of picnic baskets around the world. In the practical part, he presented, phase by phase, an example of the Street Picnic, which his family, together with two other families, organises every year in their street. In our mutual relationships, we all have certain expectations of one another, and with that also a 'hierarchy' of people around us.

A person assumes different roles in social life. People have different relationships with one another. We offer the most to our family, then to friends, neighbours, colleagues…

Relationships between neighbours are specific. It is important that these are good and open, as this is the only way that living in a densely populated settlement, such as their street, can be of quality. The organisation and execution of the street picnic contributed greatly to maintaining good relationships between neighbours.

Everyone was satisfied with the organisation and execution, especially the elderly, who are happy that the younger generations invite them to join us and that we enjoy socialising with them.

Results

Since there are no socially disadvantaged families or unemployed persons in their street, the financial contribution was not a reason for any family not to be able to attend the picnic. As the organiser, he is satisfied that the picnic was a success and that the neighbours entrusted the organisational team with the organisation of the picnic for the following year. Whilst reading various media, he found that different types of picnics are becoming an increasingly interesting, popular and active way for people to socialise.

In the Dnevnik newspaper, he came across an interesting article stating that institutions such as the Brdo public institute are also increasingly opening up to wider masses of people. They attract them with the possibility of a picnic in their unspoilt nature, which can be further enhanced with a carriage ride through their beautiful surroundings. There are fewer and fewer protocol events at Brdo, so they have expanded their offer to include activities that are close to people.

He would join the thinking of the leading people at Brdo, who believe that a picnic is certainly a social event that is close to a wide mass of people.